Building Commissioning Agent

Garver Engineering; Platte Gardens (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Garver is seeking a Commissioning Agent for our Buildings Team, focused on building system commissioning and performance verification.

The role involves developing owner project requirements, coordinating commissioning activities, observing start-ups, preparing reports, and supporting project close-out and client meetings. A related degree and commissioning experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• Current commissioning certification through a recognized body preferred.
• 2–5 years of commissioning or related experience with building envelope, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and/or testing, adjusting and balancing.
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of construction procurement and design development processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform commissioning activities including plan creation, design reviews, organizing meetings, progress reports, functional testing and final report creation.
• Develop owner project requirements.
• Observe equipment start-ups and prepare reports.
• Identify, document and help resolve field and building system performance issues.
• Attend coordination meetings with clients/owners and contractors as needed.
• Conduct facility condition and energy assessments.

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree in Engineering or related field preferred.

Job description

Building Commissioning Agent

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.

Benefits

• 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 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.