Building Commissioning Agent

GARVER LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid professional memberships

Continuing education opportunities

Mentorship from experienced professionals

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Dallas is seeking a Commissioning Agent to focus on building system commissioning. Responsibilities include developing commissioning plans, performing functional performance testing, and resolving building performance issues. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of related experience and a degree in Engineering. Competitive benefits such as professional development and licenses support are offered.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of commissioning or related experience with building systems.
• Prefer candidate to have current commissioning certification.
• Gain invaluable industry experience and practical commissioning skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform commissioning activities such as plan creation and testing.
• Identify and help resolve building system performance issues.
• Attend coordination meetings with clients and contractors.

Skills

Commissioning experience

Knowledge of building codes

Mechanical and electrical systems

Project management

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Summary: Garver is currently seeking a Commissioning Agent for our Buildings Team, with a primary focus on building system commissioning.

Responsibilities:

• Work on the Buildings Team as a Commissioning Agent, with emphasis on building commissioning activities.
• Perform or assist in commissioning activities including commissioning plan creation, commissioning related design reviews, organizing commissioning meetings, project commissioning progress reports, functional performance testing and final report creation.
• Develop owner project requirements.
• Develop pre-functional and functional tests, observe equipment start-ups, and prepare reports.
• Identify, document, and help resolve field and building system performance issues.
• Perform multiple project tasks simultaneously and balance workload to meet project schedules.
• Perform calculations integral to design review and commissioning acceptance of systems.
• Become familiar with and apply applicable codes and building commissioning standards.
• Assist with contractor and client training on building systems.
• Review and assist with project close-out process.
• Attend coordination meetings with clients/owners and contractors as needed.
• Conduct facility condition and energy assessments.
• As experience is gained along with a better understanding of our business, anticipate job functions to include business development, marketing, and project management duties, including identifying new opportunities that may have synergistic benefit with our existing business.

Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• Prefer candidate to have current commissioning certification through Associate Air Balancing Council Commissioning Group or similar organization.
• 2-5 years of commissioning or related experience with building envelope, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, automatic temperature control systems, and/or testing, adjusting and balancing.
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of construction procurement and design development processes.
• Gain invaluable industry experience and practical building commissioning skills.
• Work with a diverse team of professionals, fostering networking opportunities.
• Access to mentorship and guidance from experienced building design and commissioning professionals.

Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.