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Commissioning Authority

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TCM is seeking a highly experienced Commissioning Authority (CxA) to support projects at the Houston Airport System (HAS)

Commissioning Authorities are responsible for building positive team dynamics and guiding projects' members to the best solutions to stay on track and maintain Owner's visions. CxAs must be technically sound, have excellent communication skills, able to quickly and accurately evaluate issues, make sound recommendations, and document the operating details of the build. Conflict resolution with a temperate demeanor are traits of successful Cx personnel where you will be asked to be the only person in the room to raise your hand to save a project future stress and inefficiency. At all times a CxA is professional and relatable to each of the build team from the trades on the floor to the management and design professionals in the back office.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Review of design submittals for Cx and maintenance
  • Development of Cx SOWs and budgets
  • Development of Cx documents: OPRs, Plans, Specifications, Statements of Work, tests, verification documents, schedules, training, O&Ms, Systems Manuals, and other associated paper.
  • Review and reporting of Cx tools and resources to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Development of Cx capabilities presentations.
  • Development and participation in individual and firm Cx affiliations.
  • Direct support of multiple projects and bid documents.
  • Client communication and management of project Cx scopes of work.
  • Evaluation of projects and value add services.
  • Presentation and reporting to senior management.
  • Active participation in Cx community and community development within and outside Parsons.
  • Teaming with and/or leading other professionals on tasks.
  • Additional office locations may be considered upon request.


What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • At least 8 years engineering experience. A mix of design, field, and operations experience is .
  • At least 5 years Cx experience. Desire a diverse Cx experience that may include: retro, new construction, LEED (or similar), condition assessment, sustainability, reliability, direct hire, third party oversite, etc.
  • ABET accredited engineering degree required.
  • Active current certification as a Cx professional with an industry recognized Cx organization.
  • Must be PE eligible.
  • Demonstrated experience in the tools of the trade including: OPR, BOD, FPT, IST, PFT, O&M, SYS manuals, plans, schedules, compliance, systems training.
  • Knowledge of Cx standards and practices.
  • Maintenance of issue tracking and actively managing issue resolutions. Must demonstrate team oriented approach to issue closure.
  • Knowledgeable of MEP/Fire systems design and Cx. Familiarity with envelope, security, and industrial automation/material handling systems highly desirable.
  • Experience with controls point-2-point checkout and strong trend analysis skills.
  • Client submittal of final Cx Plans, Final Cx Reports, and Continuing Facility Requirements.
  • Significant experience as a trades professional considered exceptionally valuable (electrician, plumber, fitter, sheet metal, pipe welder, I&C tech, fire tech, etc.)
  • Federal and capital projects experience highly desired.
  • Must be a US .

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • Prior Journeyman building trades experience highly desirable.
  • LEED certification highly desired.
  • PE registration highly desired.


Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None



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Commissioning Authority

Houston, TX
Full time

Published on 01/25/2025

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