HDR is looking for a Commissioning Agent to join our team in Phoenix. By mitigating risk, our Commissioning teamgets building to work reliably. We manage and validate the commissioning of building ...
HDR is looking for a Commissioning Agent to join our team in Phoenix. By mitigating risk, our Commissioning teamgets building to work reliably. We manage and validate the commissioning of building ...
Commissioning Agent
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
HDR is looking for a Commissioning Agent to join our team in Phoenix. By mitigating risk, our Commissioning teamgets building to work reliably. We manage and validate the commissioning of building ...
Commissioning Agent
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
HDR is looking for a Commissioning Agent to join our team in Phoenix. By mitigating risk, our Commissioning teamgets building to work reliably. We manage and validate the commissioning of building ...
Commissioning Agent
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
As a Commissioning Agent in our Phoenix office, you will help us empower our clients to achieve energy-efficient building solutions, save global environments, and create a better, greener future for ...
Commissioning Agent
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
As a Commissioning Agent in our Phoenix office, you will help us empower our clients to achieve energy-efficient building solutions, save global environments, and create a better, greener future for ...
As a Commissioning Agent in our Phoenix office, you will help us empower our clients to achieve energy-efficient building solutions, save global environments, and create a better, greener future for ...
As a Commissioning Agent in our Phoenix office, you will help us empower our clients to achieve energy-efficient building solutions, save global environments, and create a better, greener future for ...
Commissioning Agent
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
As a Commissioning Agent in our Phoenix office, you will help us empower our clients to achieve energy-efficient building solutions, save global environments, and create a better, greener future for ...
Commissioning Agent
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
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The Role We Want You For LJC is seeking a Commissioning Agent to support the delivery of complex healthcare projects nationwide. This role will be responsible for ensuring critical building systems ...
Commissioning Agent
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
The Role We Want You For LJC is seeking a Commissioning Agent to support the delivery of complex healthcare projects nationwide. This role will be responsible for ensuring critical building systems ...
Commissioning Agent
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
The Role We Want You For LJC is seeking a Commissioning Agent to support the delivery of complex healthcare projects nationwide. This role will be responsible for ensuring critical building systems ...
The Role We Want You For LJC is seeking a Commissioning Agent to support the delivery of complex healthcare projects nationwide. This role will be responsible for ensuring critical building systems ...
The Role We Want You For LJC is seeking a Commissioning Agent to support the delivery of complex healthcare projects nationwide. This role will be responsible for ensuring critical building systems ...
Commissioning Agent
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
The Role We Want You For LJC is seeking a Commissioning Agent to support the delivery of complex healthcare projects nationwide. This role will be responsible for ensuring critical building systems ...
Commissioning Agent
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
The Role We Want You For LJC is seeking a Commissioning Agent to support the delivery of complex healthcare projects nationwide. This role will be responsible for ensuring critical building systems ...
The Role We Want You For LJC is seeking a Commissioning Agent to support the delivery of complex healthcare projects nationwide. This role will be responsible for ensuring critical building systems ...
The Role We Want You For LJC is seeking a Commissioning Agent to support the delivery of complex healthcare projects nationwide. This role will be responsible for ensuring critical building systems ...
Commissioning Agent
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
The Role We Want You For LJC is seeking a Commissioning Agent to support the delivery of complex healthcare projects nationwide. This role will be responsible for ensuring critical building systems ...
Commissioning Agent
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
The Role We Want You For LJC is seeking a Commissioning Agent to support the delivery of complex healthcare projects nationwide. This role will be responsible for ensuring critical building systems ...
The Role We Want You For LJC is seeking a Commissioning Agent to support the delivery of complex healthcare projects nationwide. This role will be responsible for ensuring critical building systems ...
The Role We Want You For LJC is seeking a Commissioning Agent to support the delivery of complex healthcare projects nationwide. This role will be responsible for ensuring critical building systems ...
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We are hiring for a Commissioning Agent in our Mission Critical Market Space in the following states: Texas, Georgia, Wisconsin, Ohio, and Arizona As a Commissioning Agent in our Mission Critical ...
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The Role We Want You For LJC is seeking a Senior Healthcare Commissioning Agent to lead commissioning efforts for complex healthcare facilities and critical environments nationwide. This role is ...
The Role We Want You For LJC is seeking a Senior Healthcare Commissioning Agent to lead commissioning efforts for complex healthcare facilities and critical environments nationwide. This role is ...
The Role We Want You For LJC is seeking a Senior Healthcare Commissioning Agent to lead commissioning efforts for complex healthcare facilities and critical environments nationwide. This role is ...
Senior Commissioning Agent
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
The Role We Want You For LJC is seeking a Senior Healthcare Commissioning Agent to lead commissioning efforts for complex healthcare facilities and critical environments nationwide. This role is ...
Senior Commissioning Agent
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
The Role We Want You For LJC is seeking a Senior Healthcare Commissioning Agent to lead commissioning efforts for complex healthcare facilities and critical environments nationwide. This role is ...
Senior Commissioning Agent
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
The Role We Want You For LJC is seeking a Senior Healthcare Commissioning Agent to lead commissioning efforts for complex healthcare facilities and critical environments nationwide. This role is ...
Senior Commissioning Agent
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
The Role We Want You For LJC is seeking a Senior Healthcare Commissioning Agent to lead commissioning efforts for complex healthcare facilities and critical environments nationwide. This role is ...
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What is the difference between Commissioning Agent vs Building Inspector?
| Aspect | Commissioning Agent | Building Inspector |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Engineering or technical certifications, sometimes LEED AP | State or local licensing, building code certifications |
| Work Environment | Design and construction projects, technical reviews | Inspection sites, construction sites, regulatory compliance |
| Employer & Industry | Construction firms, engineering consultants, building owners | Municipalities, government agencies, private inspection firms |
While both roles involve construction and building projects, a Commissioning Agent focuses on ensuring building systems operate as intended through technical testing and verification. A Building Inspector primarily assesses compliance with codes and regulations during construction or after completion. Understanding these differences helps clients choose the right professional for their project needs.
What is a commissioning agent?
A commissioning agent works closely with lead contractors to ensure that a building or construction project meets the operational requirements of the client. As a commissioning agent, your job duties involve overseeing the design, installation, testing, and maintenance of all components, materials, and systems. You also ensure that the commissioning plan meets federal requirements, such as national building fire codes.

HDR rating
9.1
Based on 57 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
40th of 446 rated engineering
Job description
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
HDR is looking for a Commissioning Agent to join our team in Phoenix. By mitigating risk, our Commissioning teamgets building to work reliably. We manage and validate the commissioning of building engineering services from the earliest design stages through to the completion of complex integrated test procedures. We address each step of the process through a thorough implementation of the five strategic stages in commissioning modern buildings. Supported by risk identification, lessons to be learned, and a comprehensive certification process, we provide a complete assessment of the status of commissioning, progress forecasting, and what specific work is planned in the short term. Our approach provides a robust framework that supports forward looking, collaborative teamwork for all stakeholders. HDR is an established leader in building commissioning in Europe and we are rapidly growing and have opportunities in a variety of locations across the United States. The Commissioning Agent will see that the processes involved in the commissioning of engineering services systems have been safely, diligently, and accurately planned, managed, tested and documented.
This will include:
- Acting as a key point of client contact.
- Making full use of the company's management systems in achieving the primary objective.
- Proactively progressing commissioning activities throughout the project cycle in conjunction with the General Contractor and vendors.
- Seeing that systems are set to work optimally and verified as such, in accordance with the design requirements.
- Providing consultative advice in determining commissioning and performance requirements, commissioning strategies, programs, scopes of work, test scripts, etc.
- Mentoring junior staff.
- Delivering the project in full accordance with our appointment to include technical and commercial compliance.
- Commercially managing project changes.
- Being accountable for the quality of service, delivery, and management of client expectations.
- Providing full compliance with project-related safety insofar as it relates to our work.
- Providing positive and effective management and setting an appropriate example to other members of the team.
- Providing feedback for staff appraisals.
- Assisting in continuing to develop the Company's management systems and processes.
- Working closely with many different members of a construction project team.
- Thinking and communicating clearly, remaining focused, and leading construction delivery staff while remaining
motivated during fast-moving periods of complex site activity.
This position is subject to a preemployment drug test.
Preferred Qualifications
- A commissioning professional as certified by an accredited agency
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
- Professional Engineer preferred
- Federal Government commissioning experience
- Commissioning certification preferred (CxA, CCP, BCxP, or CBCP)
- LEED AP or LEED Associate
- Management/Commissioning Management
- Have one or more specific, relevant, technical expertise
- Proficiency in HVAC load calculation software such as Trace or IES
- Preference given to local candidates
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- A minimum of 4 years of industry experience dealing with mechanical, electrical and controls disciplines
- Proven ability to lead commissioning efforts from design through project completion
- Should have a passion for sustainability and knowledge of the commissioning process and experience with design, installation and operation of building systems (including but not limited to: HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and controls)
- Must be willing to travel to site-based locations as reasonably based on HDR needs
- Must have demonstrated ability to troubleshoot HVAC, TAB, and Controls and have excellent report writing skills
- Must have a solid understanding of operational requirements, safety requirements, code inspections and maintenance considerations
- Strong written, verbal communication and time management skills; exceptional interpersonal skills; ability to interact with people at all levels
- Technical knowledge of MEP systems and HVAC expertise
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Multitasking ability
- Valid driver's license
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
About HDR
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At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists.
Industry
Specialized design services
Company size
5,001 - 10,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Omaha, NE, US
Year founded
1917