Senior Commissioning Lead

Mission

Altura is a pioneer in leveraging data analytics and automation to transform the value of commissioning for building owners and project teams. We go beyond checking boxes to improve the overall construction delivery process and ensure buildings work as intended on Day One. Our Altura Analytics platform puts the right data in front of the right people at the right time.

As a Senior Commissioning Lead you will lead our Bay Area presence, build and enhance client relationships, manage project teams to high‑impact outcomes and help grow the company.

• Lead the delivery of high‑impact projects by joining multiple in‑flight new construction projects and collaborating across the team to finish them.
• Kick off new engagements and build new client relationships to set the stage for successful delivery.
• Deploy analytics faster and better by learning how Altura deploys analytics as soon as systems come online to provide visibility and early problem‑solving on jobsites.
• Innovate by bringing your unique perspective and skillset to expand capabilities and solutions for our clients.
• Mentor and scale by leading our Bay Area office and guiding emerging engineers and project managers in client work and professional development.

• Baseline: 8+ years in Mechanical Engineering/Commissioning with a PE License (required) and CCP or BCxA certification.
• Engineering Mastery:
  Expert‑level understanding of hydronic systems, air‑side distribution, electrical systems and complex BAS logic/sequences.
• Digital Fluency:
  Experience leveraging Fault Detection and Diagnostics (FDD) software and the ability to translate time‑series data into engineering insights.
• Project Management Excellence:
  Proven track record delivering large and complex commissioning engagements.
• Client Communications:
  Ability to explain the ROI of a $2M chiller plant upgrade with equal clarity to a Facility Manager and a CFO.

• Impact:
  Go beyond checklists and issues logs to make buildings perform at their highest potential.
• Work with the Best Tools:
  The Altura Analytics platform is a force multiplier, allowing you to spend more time solving hard problems and less time writing reports.
• Growth:
  Diversified services spanning data analytics, master systems integration, commissioning and large‑scale program management provide opportunities for both technical and leadership growth.

• Manage a portfolio of clients and projects, including client relationships, team leadership, technical oversight and schedule & budget management.
• Lead data‑driven commissioning projects, leveraging Altura Analytics and industry software tools to deliver superior client outcomes and building performance.
• Maintain and grow a presence for Altura in Northern CA through active engagement in local industry associations, speaking engagements and thought leadership.
• Lead business development efforts to grow Altura’s client base and expand services with existing clients.
• Client outreach, business development and proposals are expected to average 20% of your time.
• Execute project work and manage internal teams to deliver:
  • New Construction Commissioning and Performance Delivery Projects, including project management, design reviews, submittal reviews, Cx documentation coordination, contractor scheduling and Cx strategy support, functional testing, analytics‑driven testing and analysis.
  • Existing Building Audits and Commissioning Projects, including ASHRAE Level 1 & 2 Audits, field testing, energy savings project development, analytics‑driven analysis, calculation of energy conservation measure performance, project presentations, bid document development, implementation support, M&V.
• Work out of the Altura office in Oakland, CA on a hybrid in‑office basis.
• Travel within the U.S. to engage with clients and manage projects as needed; travel is expected to average 10‑20% of the year.

• 10+ years of experience in the engineering field (mechanical preferred), including building energy engineering (MEP and controls), commissioning and project management.
• 5+ years of client management…