Senior Commissioning Agent

Senior Commissioning Agent

Senior Commissioning Agents work as part of a multi-discipline team during all phases of projects. Primary responsibility is to lead, facilitate, and perform all aspects of commissioning during the design, construction/testing, and occupancy/operations phases for both new construction and renovation projects. Dependent on project size, you will self-perform the work or lead a small team of commissioning agents and be responsible for the quality of technical services provided. Commissioned items will include the architectural envelope, lighting, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems, building automation systems, life safety systems, and specialty systems including nurse call and security. Senior Commissioning Agents must work collaboratively with engineers and contractors throughout the design and construction process to foster a strong team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serves as a technical expert within the commissioning team to plan the commissioning process and solve problems of large scope and complexity.
• Assists Project Managers with fee development for commissioning portions of work.
• Develops Owner's Project Requirements
• Creates the commissioning plan/specifications
• Provides design reviews at appropriate stages
• Writes pre-functional checklists and functional performance tests
• Reviews equipment submittals and shop drawings for overall compliance with the design intent and functional testing plans
• Witnesses and documents equipment startups, test/balance activities, functional tests during construction
• Aids in the diagnosis and resolution of system and equipment problems
• Generates corrective issue reports and maintains an issues log
• Develops the final commissioning reports and provides systems manuals
• Leads 10-month lessons learned walk through meetings with clients
• Coordinates training sessions and assist owner's operation and maintenance staff to develop their understanding of the building systems and design intent
• Assists LEED professionals in preparation of necessary documents for LEED certification.
• Travel for project-related work for owner meetings or site observations will be required up to 60% of the time
• Performs marketing and business development activities including building relationship with key clients and strategic partners, proposal writing, fee estimates, and client interviews.
• Mentors and encourages the development of junior professionals.
• Assists the Commissioning Practice Leader to develop training and educational opportunities for the commissioning team.
• Assists the Commissioning Practice Leader to assess and recommend improvements relative to commissioning software, design procedures, standard details, and master specifications.

Requirements

• ABET-accredited degree in Architectural Engineering with a mechanical emphasis or degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 10 years of experience with A/E/C environment with several years specialized in commissioning
• Building commissioning certification credential
• Strong knowledge of building control systems and system operation
• Demonstrated knowledge of commissioning industry standards and applicable codes
• Demonstrated experience developing and witnessing functional testing of building MEP systems
• Experienced in troubleshooting of field devices and control hardware and software
• Ability to maintain positive professional relationships with all disciplines involved in the construction or renovations of projects
• Positive attitude with ability to work independently and with commitment to being an active participant working as part of a multi-discipline team
• Strong graphic, verbal, and written communication skills
• Excellent time management, organization, and multi-task skills
• Strong problem solving and self-motivation skills
• Able to react with flexibility in schedule changes on projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer license
• Building envelope commissioning credential

Salary range for this position varies between $95,000 – $135,000, depending upon applicable experience.

LEO A DALY offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, financial stability, and work-life balance. Highlights include affordable medical, dental and vision plans, retirement savings with company matching and supplemental benefits such as:

• Accident and Critical Illness
• HSA + FSA options
• Commuter Benefits
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability options
• Parental Leave

Why Join LEO A DALY?

At LEO A DALY, you will become part of a collaborative design culture and do work that matters. As an integrated design practice, we believe that a diversity of perspectives generates better solutions. We trust and support each other, ask hard questions and solve complex problems. Guided by a spirit of inquiry, we design for people at every scale, creating spaces that elevate individuals, their communities, and the institutions that serve them. Join LEO A DALY - help us transform the world.

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