Commissioning Specialist

Commissioning Specialist

Hanson Values: Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation

If you're looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day, with an opportunity to learn and advance, a career at Hanson is right for you. The belief in sustainability within our company's practices creates a focus on client success and partnerships that are important to our communities and our environment.

A Day in the Life of a Commissioning Specialist at Hanson

Here's a snapshot of what you would do in this role:

• Support new and existing building commissioning and retro-commissioning projects for a variety of facility types.
• Conduct building systems assessments and assist with control system evaluations.
• Review design documents, specifications, and contractor submittals for compliance with project requirements and commissioning objectives.
• Develop and execute functional performance test procedures for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and control systems.
• Participate in commissioning meetings and coordinate activities with project stakeholders, contractors, and design teams.
• Monitor construction progress and observe system installations to verify adherence to design intent and project specifications.
• Lead or assist with functional testing activities and ensure commissioning documentation is complete and accurately maintained.
• Observe and support training sessions for operations and maintenance personnel.
• Evaluate building system performance and identify opportunities for operational improvements.
• Prepare commissioning reports, issues logs, and final project documentation.
• Perform post-occupancy evaluations and warranty-period inspections to verify system performance and occupant satisfaction.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality technical work products and meet project schedules.
• Assist with proposal development, project scoping, scheduling, and client presentations as needed.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, codes, standards, and best practices related to building systems and commissioning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

We believe the following qualifications will set you up for success in this role:

Skills

• Working knowledge of building commissioning principles, processes, and industry standards.
• Experience with building automation systems (BAS), facility management systems, and HVAC controls.
• Experience performing building system assessments and identifying optimization strategies for improved energy consumption and/or indoor environmental quality.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of building codes, ASHRAE standards and guidelines, mechanical systems, electrical systems, plumbing systems, controls, and sustainable design principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbal and written, with clients, contractors, facility personnel, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Familiarity with commissioning platforms such as CxAlloy or equivalent software.
• Familiarity with sustainable certification process and credits. Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, if required for specific projects.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Architecture, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in commissioning, building systems design, facility operations, construction administration, or a related field.
• Commissioning certification (ACG CxA, BCxA CCP, ASHRAE BCxP, or similar) or the ability to obtain in six (6) months.
• Experience supporting commissioning projects through design, construction, functional performance testing, and occupancy phases.
• Experience supporting retro-commissioning through assessment, investigation, reporting on improvement measures, implementation, and ongoing commissioning.
• Experience with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, building automation, and control systems.
• Familiarity with healthcare, higher education, aviation, federal, state, local government, commercial, or other institutional building projects is preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain within 6 months is a plus.

The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $115,000, depending on experience.

Benefits

Our focus on people means we offer a generous benefits program to help you create a solid foundation for health and security throughout your career, including:

• Competitive compensation
• Performance bonuses
• 401(k) with matching contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Comprehensive health & well-being plans
• Financial wellness plans
• Work-life balance programs

Want to know more? Visit our benefits page for all the details.

Culture

We understand that selecting a job is about more than the day-to-day tasks. It's important to feel like you belong and safe to grow and progress along your career path. You'll find that at Hanson. We have an inclusive, diverse workforce awaiting to connect with you and numerous opportunities to cultivate your career, including:

• Monthly educational webinars
• Leadership training
• Lunch & learn development sessions
• 24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses
• Mentorship opportunities
• Award-winning internship program
• Employee recognition
• And so much more!

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EEO — EMPLOYER

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