Commissioning Associate

Role Description

Are you a dynamic, results-driven professional with a passion for precision and quality assurance? Do you have a knack for bringing complex systems to life and ensuring they operate seamlessly? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

As a Commissioning Associate at GMC Cx, you will be at the forefront of ensuring the success of our projects. You will be responsible for the thorough testing, verification, and optimization of building systems, ensuring they function as designed. Your work will directly impact the performance, sustainability, and overall satisfaction of our clients and end-users.

Key Responsibilities

• System Testing: Conduct thorough testing and verification of various building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building automation, to ensure they meet design specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Documentation: Prepare comprehensive commissioning documentation, reports, and test procedures to track system performance, identify deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaboration: Collaborate closely with project managers, architects, engineers, contractors, and owners to align commissioning activities with project goals and timelines.
• Problem Solving: Diagnose and troubleshoot system issues, developing innovative solutions to address challenges and ensure optimal functionality.
• Energy Efficiency: Identify opportunities for energy savings and sustainability enhancements in building operations, making recommendations for improvements.
• Client Interaction: Communicate effectively with clients, presenting commissioning findings and providing training to end-users to ensure a smooth transition to the operational phase.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain the highest standards of quality and precision throughout the commissioning process, ensuring that all systems meet or exceed industry standards.

Qualifications

• Related industry and/or commissioning experience required
• Basic knowledge of the design, construction and commissioning processes
• Awareness of local energy codes and LEED Cx requirements
• Field experience strongly preferred
• Complex project experience (Mission Critical, Healthcare, Laboratory, Etc.) preferred
• Basic skills with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel)
• Experience with Bluebeam Software
• Must have good communication and writing skills
• Highly organized
• Self-Motivated (as a work from home position)
• Time Management skills

Requirements

• Review of design documents (OPR, BOD, Plans and Specifications) for key information
• Review of submittals and shop drawings for key information
• Assist in developing Commissioning Plans
• Assist in developing project specific test scripts including Pre-Functional Checklists (PFC), Functional Performance Tests (FPT), and Integrated Systems Tests (IST)
• Onsite execution/witness of Pre-Functional Checklists
• Assist with execution of test protocols
• Attend meetings led by senior staff, capturing and delivering meeting minutes to the project team
• Backchecking Commissioning Issues in the field
• Basic Technical knowledge of system design, installation, operation and maintenance in the following areas:
  • Mechanical Systems (HVAC)
  • Electrical Systems
  • Plumbing System
  • Controls and Automation
  • Building Automation Systems (BAS, BMS, Etc.)
  • Building Envelope
  • Retro-Commissioning (RCx) and Energy Auditing Experience is a plus
• Full-time work
• Constant communication
• Local travel and some long-distance travel to jobsites. Vehicle, driver’s license, and insurance required
• Occasional work on a Saturday, typically scheduled a few weeks in advance
• Climbing up and down ladders
• Maintaining balance in all situations
• Stand and walk for long periods of time on jobsites
• Conducting yourself safely on jobsites and complying with the Contractors’ job-specific safety requirements
• Utilizing Facility Grid software for commissioning projects (training will be provided)

Benefits

• Home Based Position (no regular commute) with compensation for Home Office
• Flexible working hours
• Flexible Personal Time Off
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Retirement Plan
• Reimbursement for home office and cell phone
• Discretionary Bonus Program