HVAC Commissioning Lead

CAI is seeking an experienced HVAC Commissioning Lead to support the planning and execution of commissioning activities for mission critical facilities, including life sciences, semi-conductor, and manufacturing facilities. This role will lead all aspects of mechanical system commissioning, ensuring systems are installed, tested, and operate in accordance with design intent and client requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in HVAC systems, leadership experience in the field, and the ability to manage commissioning efforts across multiple stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute HVAC commissioning activities across all project phases (design, construction, testing, and turnover)

• Develop and review commissioning plans, test procedures, MOPs, SOOs, and checklists

• Oversee functional performance testing (FPT) and integrated systems testing (IST)

• Perform design reviews to ensure alignment with Basis of Design (BOD) and Owner Project Requirements (OPR)

• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and client stakeholders to ensure project success

• Conduct QA/QC inspections of HVAC equipment installations and startup activities

• Troubleshoot system deficiencies and support resolution efforts

• Lead site activities, including scheduling, execution, and reporting

• Provide daily/weekly commissioning reports and updates to project leadership

• Support and enforce site safety standards and best practices

• Mentor junior engineers and technicians

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 5+ years of HVAC commissioning experience, preferably in mission critical environments

• Strong understanding of mechanical system design

• Experience with commissioning processes, testing methodologies, and documentation

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and specifications

• Familiarity with BAS/BMS systems and controls integration

• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Strong communication and leadership abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as CxA, CCP, LEED, or PE

• Experience with tools such as CxAlloy, Bluebeam, Procore, or similar platforms

• Knowledge of TAB processes and mechanical trend analysis

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 75% (project dependent)

• Must be willing to work in active construction environments

About CAI

CAI is a 100% employee-owned company established in 1996, that has grown year over year to more than 800 people worldwide. We provide commissioning, qualification, validation, start-up, project management and consulting services related to operational readiness to FDA regulated and other mission critical industries.

Are You Ready?

Our approach is simple; we put the client’s interests first, we do not stop until it is right, and we will do whatever it takes to get there.

As owners of CAI, we are committed to living our Foundational Principles, both professionally and personally:

• We act with integrity

• We serve each other

• We serve society

• We work for our future

With employee ownership, one person’s success is everyone’s success; we work diligently to accomplish team goals. We place Team Before Self, demonstrate Respect for Others, and possess a can-do attitude. That is how we have grown exponentially.

Benefits

Our full-time positions offer competitive compensation and benefits which include: up to 15% retirement contribution, 24 days PTO and 5 sick days per year, health insurance at extremely low cost to employee, financial support for both internal and external professional education as well as 70% long term disability paid for by the company.

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