Senior Commissioning Agent

Description

Are you passionate about building design, seeing the projects come to life, and ensuring they operate at peak performance? Is career growth and development what you want? Do you like working on a variety of challenging projects? Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction at the forefront of who they are? If so, GPI has a place for you!


The Commissioning Agent will support new and existing building commissioning projects and will collaborate with a senior commissioning agent. As a commissioning agent, you will interact with design and construction professionals as well as clients, trade contractors, and operations and maintenance staff.

Responsibilities:

• Onsite presence during building investigations, construction site visits, and functional testing of building systems.
• Understand the commissioning requirements as defined in the scope of work and design documents, and review shop drawings and equipment submittals.
• Assist the project manager with the overall project and participate in project coordination meetings.
• Performing commissioning reviews of construction documents to identify potential issues for both dedicated commissioning projects as well as in-house design projects.
• Recording and distributing commissioning meeting minutes.
• Developing and implementing commissioning plans and schedules.
• Develop pre-functional checklists.
• Observe construction and installation reviews.
• Evaluating equipment and building control system installations.
• Witnessing factory and/or on-site equipment startup procedures and reporting on piping hydrostatic testing, and duct air leakage testing.
• Assists in Troubleshooting

Qualifications:

• BS or BAE degree is preferred in Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, or Construction Management.
• 10+ years of commisioning experience
• Strong understanding of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems. Design experience is preferred or a plus.
• HVAC and controls systems-related field experience, which includes experience and skills in Commissioning Field and Office Activities and HVAC System installation.
• CxA certification or willingness to pursue certifications.
• EIT/PE a plus
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• willingness to travel, typically single-day travel but occasionally 2-4 day trips within 200 miles

Why Join Us:

• Opportunity for professional growth and development.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Engaging projects across various industries.
• Make a positive impact on building performance and sustainability.

If you are ready to take your career to the next level and become a key player in the commissioning process, we want to hear from you! Join us in shaping the future of building performance and sustainability. Apply today by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration
• Possess a personal vehicle for use on or around a job site
• Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language
• Basic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members
• Able to stand for approximately 3 hours minimum a day up to 8 hours
• Able to traverse a construction job site consisting of uneven ground varying in height and consistency of material, with a variation of elevation 19" or less (mud, gravel, rutted ground, etc.)
• Able to climb and leave a ladder to a platform varying from 6' to 20'
• Able to wear GPI required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working
• Able to move equipment or inspection specimens weighing up to 50 pounds