Commissioning Agent II

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Job Profile: Facilities Specialist 3 Job Family: Facilities Management Time Type: Full time Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile Summary: Provides complex facilities operations support for a department or unit based on established policies and procedures. Job Description: Facilities Development and Management Seeks a Commissioning Agent II to serve as the Commissioning Authority to lead commissioning and retro-commissioning projects for existing buildings and support new construction. This role requires extensive expertise in complex building systems to advance campus energy and sustainability goals through rigorous performance testing, system validation, and the operational optimization of HVAC mechanical systems and controls.

This position is based on the Tempe campus but will require working another campus locations based on program need.

This position will remain open until filled.

Essential Duties: • Serve as the Commissioning Authority and lead commissioning and retro-commissioning efforts for existing buildings. • Develop and manage comprehensive commissioning plans, specifications, and work plans. • Support new construction and CPMG Commissiong efforts by performing thorough design reviews at multiple stages (Basis of Design, Design Development, Construction Documents). • Review and validate submittals, shop drawings, sequences of operation, HVAC mechanical systems, controls, and associated building systems. • Develop and execute testing scripts, pre-functional checklists, and functional performance protocols for mechanical, electrical, and control systems to ensure operational optimization and energy savings persistence. • Utilize test and balance (TAB) procedures and tools to evaluate building systems' efficiency and performance. • Conduct building investigations, performance assessments, energy audits, and field observations to troubleshoot systems, resolve issues, and identify operational defects or energy-waste issues. • Produce technically sound documentation, including site observation logs, issue tracking reports, comprehensive final turnover packages, and formal commissioning reports to inform stakeholders. • Coordinate and lead commissioning meetings, multidisciplinary design teams, contractors, and the Capital Programs Management Group (CPMG) during design, construction, turnover, and operational phases. • Gather and evaluate Energy Information Systems (EIS) and Energy Management Systems (EMS) control data. • Support LEED Fundamental and Enhanced Commissioning requirements, ensuring compliance with building performance standards and assisting with long-term campus energy initiatives. • Provide QA/QC review of commissioning deliverables. • Mentor junior commissioning staff.

Days and Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm

Salary Range: $85,000 - $102,000 per year, commensurate experience and education. ASU offers a comprehensive benefits package with the State of Arizona.

Desired Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field) or equivalent military/technical training. • Minimum of 10 years of verified experience leading complex commissioning projects, building systems, or related engineering roles. (Note: Alternative education and experience pathways may be considered, such as a related degree with fewer years if possessing a PE/RA, or 10+ years of experience without a degree. Holding a current AEE Certified Energy Manager (CEM) status satisfies the core prerequisite). • Demonstrated experience in the commissioning of complex building systems (HVAC, electrical, and controls). • Proven experience delivering LEED commissioning (Fundamental and Enhanced Cx). • Experience preparing proposal responses and technical narratives. • Must possess, or be able to obtain, a valid U.S. driver's license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment. • Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or industry-recognized commissioning certifications (e.g., CxA, BCxP, CBCP, or CCP) are heavily preferred. • Certified Energy Manager (CEM) accreditation from the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE). • LEED AP credential and extensive experience with LEED submissions, regulatory compliance, and building sustainability certifications. • Strong technical command of ASHRAE guidelines, building automation/controls systems (BAS/BMS), and energy codes. • Extensive knowledge of testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB) procedures and tools. • Two (2) or more years of experience in a university campus, large facility, or related institutional setting. • Proficiency in HVAC load calculation software (e.g., Trace or IES) and experience setting up technical databases and energy modeling software.

Working Environment: • Activities are performed both in an environmentally controlled office setting and in the field, including mechanical rooms, electrical rooms, above-ceiling spaces, rooftops, and active construction sites; work involves exposure to varying temperatures, noise, dust, and limited-clearance spaces. • Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, and reaching to inspect, test, and observe building systems and equipment. • Regular use of ladders, step stools, and lifts to access equipment located above ceilings, on rooftops, or in elevated mechanical spaces. • Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 25 pounds (e.g., tools, testing equipment, ladders); occasional lifting of heavier items with assistance. • Ability to work in tight or confined spaces (e.g., crawl spaces, ceiling plenums, mechanical rooms) for extended periods. • Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed, such

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