Senior Commissioning Specialist

Senior Commissioning Specialist (Contract-to-Hire)
Location: Arlington, VA (Onsite / Field-Based with Travel)

Our client is seeking a Senior Commissioning Specialist to support and lead commissioning activities across a range of complex building and infrastructure projects. This role includes both onsite and office-based responsibilities and offers the opportunity to lead commissioning efforts from planning through execution, testing, and final system turnover. The Senior Commissioning Specialist will ensure that all systems are fully functional, safe, and operating in alignment with design requirements, project specifications, and stakeholder expectations.

Projects will include new construction, renovations, existing building commissioning, and asset management initiatives. The role requires close collaboration with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders to drive optimal operational performance, efficiency, and reliability of building systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute commissioning activities from design phase through construction, acceptance, and turnover
• Oversee and perform QA/QC inspections and functional performance testing of building systems
• Manage equipment and system start-up activities to ensure proper operation and readiness
• Develop and implement commissioning plans, test procedures, and field execution strategies
• Coordinate directly with clients, contractors, engineers, and project stakeholders to resolve technical issues
• Review design documents, specifications, submittals, and shop drawings to support commissioning activities
• Validate performance of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and building automation systems
• Oversee TAB (Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing) review and field verification processes
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements
• Provide detailed field reporting, issue tracking, and commissioning documentation throughout project lifecycle
• Mentor and support junior commissioning staff as needed on project execution

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 10+ years of progressive commissioning experience, including:
  • Utility infrastructure systems
  • Mechanical and plumbing systems
  • Building automation systems (Client) / controls
  • Building and facility systems/components
  • Facility operations and maintenance
• Mission Critical experience is a plus
• Strong working knowledge of ASHRAE standards, NFPA codes, and TAB processes
• Demonstrated experience with complex mechanical testing and commissioning procedures
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Ability to travel up to 50%, including multi-week field assignments and potential long-term deployments
• Industry-recognized commissioning certification preferred

This is a contract-to-hire opportunity offering the chance to work on complex, high-visibility projects while directly influencing building performance, reliability, and operational efficiency for critical facilities.