Commissioning Specialist
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, United States
about 21 hours ago
Location:
Charlotte, NORTH
CAROLINA
Job Type:
FullTime
Deadline:
24 Jul 2026
Position Information
General Information
Position Number 009949
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Working Title Commissioning Specialist
Position Designation EHRA Non-Faculty
Employment Type Permanent
- Full-time
Months per Year 12
Work Schedule Monday
- Friday; 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Hours per week 40
FLSA Status Exempt
Division Business Affairs
Department Facilities Management (Adm)
Work Location Facilities Operations & Parking Services
Salary Range $71,121
- $85,000
Primary Purpose of Department The mission of Facilities Management is to provide a quality learning, research, and living environment for the benefit of students, faculty, staff, and the community by planning, building, operating, and maintaining the campus of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Primary Purpose of Position The Commissioning Specialist serves as the University's in-house commissioning representative, ensuring that new construction, renovations, and existing building systems meet institutional standards for performance, reliability, energy efficiency, and long-term maintainability. Unlike third-party commissioning consultants, this role maintains a long-term perspective on building performance, emphasizing reduced warranty risk, optimized system operations, and strong collaboration with Maintenance Operations & Engineering staff. The Specialist supports the full project lifecycle—from design review through warranty—while also contributing to retro-commissioning and campus sustainability initiatives.
This position works closely with Planning, Design & Construction, Maintenance Operations & Engineering, and external design and construction partners to ensure smooth system turnover and lasting operational success.
Summary of Position Responsibilities This role is responsible for ensuring building systems are designed, installed, and operated to achieve optimal performance, efficiency, and long-term reliability across the campus. The position supports projects from design through construction, turnover, and ongoing operations.
Key responsibilities include reviewing designs for compliance with standards and energy goals, developing and executing commissioning plans, and verifying system performance through site inspections and functional testing. The role also leads efforts to ensure smooth project turnover by validating documentation, coordinating staff training, and supporting warranty activities.
In addition, this position contributes to the continuous improvement of existing facilities through retro-commissioning, system optimization, and support of sustainability initiatives, while serving as a key liaison between project delivery teams and operations to promote consistency and long-term system performance.
Minimum Education/Experience Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Science, or a related field (Equivalent experience may be considered instead of a degree)
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience 3-5 years of experience in commissioning, HVAC systems, building automation/DDC controls, or facility engineering
Experience supporting design review, construction coordination, or system testing preferred
Necessary Certifications/Licenses Preferred Certifications/Licenses Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP)
Commissioning Authority (CxA)
Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or similar
Special Notes to Applicants The finalist will be subject to a Criminal ground Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information:
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Posting Open Date 06/19/2026
Posting Close Date 07/24/2026
Open Until Filled No
Proposed Hire Date 08/24/2026
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