Senior Commissioning Agent
LJC · Dallas, TX
- On site
- Full-time
- $120,000 / year
- Dallas, TX
Job highlights
- Lead healthcare commissioning nationwide.
- Ensure building systems meet project needs.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.
- Provide expert technical guidance.
- Develop and execute commissioning plans.
About the role
About Us
Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $8.1billion in revenue for 2025, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast-track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential building projects.
About LJC
LJC Design & Engineering is a full-service architecture, engineering, and design firm committed to enhancing the quality of the human experience through integrated design. We are a team of high-energy professionals who share a passion for design, a collaborative approach, and a casual culture. We solve challenges by leveraging the collective expertise and ingenuity of the best and brightest minds across development, design, and construction.
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 responsible for ensuring that building systems are designed, installed, tested, and operated reliably in accordance with project requirements, healthcare regulations, and owner expectations.The ideal candidate brings extensive healthcare commissioning experience and serves as a technical leader throughout the project lifecycle. You will oversee commissioning activities for critical hospital infrastructure, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and provide expert guidance on system performance, resiliency, infection control, and operational readiness.
The Specifics of the Role
- Lead commissioning efforts for complex healthcare projects from design through occupancy.
- Develop and execute commissioning plans, schedules, and testing procedures for critical building systems.
- Coordinate commissioning activities across project teams, contractors, consultants, vendors, and facility owners.
- Review design documents, specifications, and equipment submittals to ensure compliance with project requirements and healthcare standards.
- Perform installation verification, startup oversight, and functional performance testing of building systems.
- Evaluate system performance and reliability for critical hospital infrastructure.
- Support infection control, redundancy, resiliency, and continuity-of-operation objectives.
- Lead design reviews and provide technical recommendations related to system performance and maintainability.
- Identify deficiencies, manage issue resolution processes, and validate corrective actions.
- Prepare commissioning reports, testing documentation, and final turnover packages.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior commissioning staff.
- Support business development efforts through client engagement and technical expertise.
- Assist owners and facility personnel during training, occupancy, and operational transition activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Sciences, or a related technical field preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in healthcare commissioning, healthcare construction, or related engineering disciplines.
- Extensive experience commissioning hospital and healthcare facility systems.
- Strong knowledge of building mechanical systems, HVAC, controls, electrical distribution, emergency power systems, and life safety systems.
- Experience leading commissioning activities for complex healthcare facilities and critical environments.
- Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage client expectations.
- Experience conducting functional performance testing, installation verification, and systems validation.
- Strong understanding of healthcare operational requirements, infection control considerations, and redundancy strategies.
- Excellent technical writing, documentation, and reporting skills.
- Exceptional communication and client relationship management abilities.
- Experience with power, lighting, and low-voltage systems preferred.
- Commissioning Certification preferred.
- ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024 accredited commissioning certification preferred but not required.
- Ability to travel as required to support project needs.
Some Things You Should Know
Our clients and projects are nationwide – travel may be required. No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does. We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs. The pace is very fast!
Why Clayco?
- 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
- 2025 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
- 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
- 2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3).
- 2025 ENR Top 25 Data Center Builders – Data Center Contractor (Top 3).
Benefits
Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance. Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!
Compensation
The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
Key skills/competency
- Senior Healthcare Commissioning Agent
- Healthcare Facility Commissioning
- Building Systems Testing
- HVAC and Controls
- Electrical Distribution
- Life Safety Systems
- Infection Control
- Resiliency and Redundancy
- Project Management
- Client Relationship Management
Skills & topics
- Senior Healthcare Commissioning Agent
- Commissioning Agent
- Healthcare Commissioning
- Building Systems
- HVAC
- Controls
- Electrical Systems
- Life Safety
- Project Management
- Engineering
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight 10+ years in healthcare commissioning and related engineering roles, emphasizing your experience with hospital systems.
- Showcase expertise: Detail your knowledge of HVAC, controls, electrical distribution, and life safety systems in your application.
- Demonstrate leadership: Emphasize your experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing client expectations for complex projects.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss functional performance testing, installation verification, and healthcare-specific operational requirements.
- Highlight certifications: Mention any preferred commissioning certifications, such as ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024 accredited ones.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for a Senior Healthcare Commissioning Agent at LJC?
- As a Senior Healthcare Commissioning Agent at LJC, you will lead commissioning efforts for complex healthcare facilities nationwide. This includes developing and executing commissioning plans, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, reviewing design documents, performing testing, and ensuring building systems meet project requirements, healthcare regulations, and owner expectations. You'll also provide technical leadership and support business development.
- What qualifications are essential for this Senior Healthcare Commissioning Agent role?
- The essential qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related technical field, over 10 years of experience in healthcare commissioning or related engineering, and extensive experience with hospital and healthcare facility systems. Strong knowledge of mechanical, HVAC, controls, electrical, emergency power, and life safety systems is crucial. Experience leading teams and managing client expectations is also key.
- What kind of building systems will I be working with as a Senior Healthcare Commissioning Agent?
- You will work with a variety of critical building systems in healthcare facilities, including mechanical systems, HVAC, controls, electrical distribution, emergency power systems, and life safety systems. Experience with power, lighting, and low-voltage systems is also preferred.
- Does this Senior Healthcare Commissioning Agent position require travel?
- Yes, this role involves nationwide project responsibilities, so the ability to travel as required to support project needs is necessary. Clients and projects are located across North America.
- What are the benefits of working at Clayco/LJC?
- Clayco offers a collaborative design-build approach, opportunities to work on creative and high-profile projects, and is recognized as a 'Best Place to Work'. Benefits include a discretionary annual bonus, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k), generous PTO, and learning & development programs.
- Is a specific commissioning certification required for the Senior Healthcare Commissioning Agent role?
- While a commissioning certification is preferred, it is not strictly required. An ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024 accredited commissioning certification is particularly valued but not mandatory for application.
- How does LJC approach design and construction for healthcare facilities?