Director of Commissioning

CMTA, a Legence company
CMTA is one of the fastest growing engineering firms in the U.S., with nationally recognized expertise in sustainable, high-performance building engineering. We are a collaborative, innovative, and energetic team that leverages a data-driven, holistic approach to consulting engineering, performance contracting, and zero energy projects. We focus on finding engineers whose skills and personalities drive them to excel, fostering a workplace that provides unparalleled growth and career opportunities.

Position Overview:

CMTA, a Legence company, is seeking a Director of Commissioning to lead, grow, and expand our regional commissioning practice. This is a strategic leadership role responsible not only for delivering exceptional commissioning services, but also for driving business development, growing client relationships, expanding market presence, and building a high-performing team. The Director will play a key role in developing new business opportunities by leading proposal strategy, defining project scopes and fees, participating in client interviews, and identifying value-added solutions that position CMTA as a trusted commissioning partner.

In addition to leading business growth, the Director of Commissioning will establish the strategic direction, operational standards, client delivery model, and organizational structure for commissioning services across the region. This includes oversight of new building commissioning, retro-commissioning, recommissioning, continuous commissioning, and related building performance services.

Serving as both a senior technical expert and business leader, this individual will oversee project delivery, financial performance, team development, and client satisfaction while partnering closely with owners, architects, contractors, engineers, and internal leadership. Success in this role requires someone who can balance technical excellence with business acumen, helping expand CMTA’s commissioning practice while delivering innovative, high-quality solutions that support energy efficiency, sustainability, and long-term building performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the regional commissioning practice, including business strategy, financial performance, client relationships, team development, project delivery, quality standards, and operational excellence.
Lead business development efforts for commissioning services, including cultivating client relationships, identifying new opportunities, developing proposal strategy, preparing project scopes and fees, participating in client interviews, and identifying value-added solutions that drive regional growth.
Serve as the senior client-facing leader for commissioning services, acting as a trusted advisor to owners, architects, contractors, engineers, and internal project teams.
Manage and execute commissioning services for large and complex projects across the region.
Build, manage, mentor, and develop a team of commissioning professionals, including specialists, project leads, and technical staff.
Establish consistent commissioning processes, tools, documentation standards, testing procedures, and quality control practices across all projects.
Oversee commissioning services for large, complex, and high-profile projects across the region, ensuring alignment with owner requirements, design intent, construction schedules, and CMTA quality expectations.
Provide senior technical leadership across HVAC, plumbing, electrical distribution, lighting, fire alarm, security, nurse call, controls, and other building systems.
Partner with internal engineering and construction administration teams to identify commissioning needs early in the project lifecycle and ensure commissioning activities are integrated into project planning and execution.
Review and guide technical execution on equipment submittals, shop drawings, owner’s project requirements, basis of design documents, commissioning plans, pre-functional checklists, functional test procedures, and final commissioning reports.
Provide executive oversight of pre-functional inspections, field observations, equipment startup coordination, functional performance testing, issue resolution, and retesting efforts.
Lead the development of commissioning plans and test procedures based on industry standards, project requirements, and best practices.
Ensure commissioning deliverables support sustainability certifications and building performance goals, including B3, LEED, WELL, and related programs.
Monitor emerging technologies, codes, industry standards, building systems trends, and commissioning best practices to keep CMTA’s services competitive and technically current.
Support owner training, operations and maintenance transition planning, systems documentation, and long-term building performance strategies.

Desired Experience and Qualifications:

10+ years of commissioning, building performance, MEP design, construction administration, energy services, or related experience.
5+ years of leadership experience, including direct team management, staff development, project oversight, client management, practice leadership, or business development leadership.
Proven success leading business development efforts, including client relationship management, proposal strategy, scope development, fee development, interviews, and growing commissioning services within existing and new client accounts.
Proven experience leading commissioning services for large, complex commercial, institutional, healthcare, higher education, industrial, or mission-critical projects.
Strong technical understanding of HVAC systems, building automation systems, electrical distribution, lighting controls, plumbing systems, fire alarm systems, and integrated building systems.
Demonstrated ability to lead commissioning strategy from design through construction, acceptance, turnover, and post-occupancy performance.
Strong client relationship skills with the ability to serve as a trusted advisor to owners, design teams, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
Strong facilitation, team building, communication, and collaboration skills in a design and construction environment.
Experience developing standards, processes, quality control procedures, templates, training materials, or best practices for a technical team.
Degree in engineering, architecture, environmental science, construction management, or a related field preferred.
Professional engineering license preferred but not required.

Preferred commissioning or energy credentials include:

AABC Commissioning Agent
Building Commissioning Association certification
ASHRAE Commissioning Process Management Professional
Certified Commissioning Professional
NEBB Building Systems Commissioning certification
Certified Energy Manager
Existing Building Commissioning Professional

Base Salary Range: $135,000 - $160,000. This role is also eligible for an annual performance‑based bonus. Bonus eligibility and payout are determined by role, individual performance, and company performance, and are not guaranteed.

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About Legence
Legence (Nasdaq: LGN) is a leading provider of engineering, consulting, installation, and maintenance services for mission-critical systems in buildings. The company specializes in designing, fabricating, and installing complex HVAC, process piping, and other mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems—enhancing energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in new and existing facilities. Legence also delivers long-term performance through strategic upgrades and holistic solutions. Serving some of the world’s most technically demanding sectors, Legence counts over 60% of the Nasdaq-100 Index among its clients.

Benefits Overview
401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting.
Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage.
Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage.
Time Off: Flexible non-accrual vacation; company holidays per policy. (For California employees, this is separate from California paid sick leave, if applicable.)
Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.

Reasonable Accommodations
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Employment Eligibility
Candidates must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Pay Disclosure & Considerations
Where pay ranges are indicated, please note that a successful candidate’s exact pay will be determined based relevant job-related factors, including any of the following: candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as geographic and market considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive compensation for all employees and comply with all applicable salary transparency laws.

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