National Commissioning Leader, DLR Group; BS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
With a full life cycle perspective that spans planning and design through construction and operations, Anthony Montez ensures building systems are installed, tested and performing exactly as intended. By reviewing design documents, contractor submittals and directing functional testing, he bridges the gap between design intent and operational performance. With more than a decade of experience in the design-build industry, Montez provides technical leadership and strategic direction. Since joining DLR Group, he has demonstrated sustained career growth, culminating in his role leading commissioning efforts nationwide. He provides technical oversight across a diverse portfolio of projects and market sectors, continuously refining commissioning methodologies to enhance coordination, improve efficiency and elevate building performance. Known for his integrity, reliability and consistency, Montez has built a reputation as a trusted advisor who aligns multidisciplinary teams around shared goals and delivers outcomes that perform as promised. His project experience spans major education, civic and commercial facilities nationwide, including extensive commissioning work for Conroe ISD in Texas, adaptive reuse developments in Phoenix and retro-commissioning studies in Minnesota. Beyond project execution, he actively contributes to advancing best practices in commissioning through participation in industry organizations and conference presentations, where he shares lessons learned and insights on emerging energy codes. While not working, Montez enjoys playing soccer, taking on home improvement projects or living his best life as a new father. He is also an active volunteer for Big Brothers Big Sisters Minneapolis. Whether on the field playing soccer or at home, he brings the same discipline, teamwork and commitment to excellence that define his professional success.
