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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