Commissioning Agent

VoltAir Consulting Engineers; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Flexible hybrid work options

Unlimited PTO

Generous paid holidays

Parental leave

401k with company match

Employee perks and discounts

Educational assistance & development

Headline projects with impact

Job summary

VoltAir, Consulting Engineers is seeking an experienced MEP commissioning professional in the Tampa area to manage the commissioning of complex mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, lighting, and control systems on construction projects.

The role requires hands-on construction/HVAC expertise, strong project management, and excellent communication to coordinate with engineers, contractors, and owners.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on construction and HVAC experience.
• Hands-on construction process knowledge.
• 7-10 years of relevant experience in a building or systems commissioning discipline.
• Professional credentials such as Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA) or Building Commissioning Professional (BCxP).
• Deep understanding of local building/energy codes and ASHRAE commissioning standards.
• Strong liaison and project management skills to align contractors, owners, and design teams.
• Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
• Highly proficient technical/computer skills including Microsoft O365 (Outlook, Word, Excel), internet and web applications.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan Development: Create comprehensive commissioning plans, pre-functional checklists, and functional performance tests.
• Design Reviews: Evaluate architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and other applicable design documents during early design phases to spot potential performance gaps or inefficiencies.
• Submittal Reviews: Review applicable equipment and controls submittals for consistency with construction documents, specifications, basis of design, owner’s project requirements, and commissioning requirements.
• Work alongside engineers and contractors to resolve operational problems.
• System Testing: Observe start-ups of equipment and conduct final functional performance testing on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, lighting systems, controls, and other commissioned building systems.
• Project Handover: Compile system manuals, verify training for facility staff, and finalize close-out documentation.
• Perform site visits and create site report documentation.
• Miscellaneous duties, as assigned.

Skills

HVAC experience

Construction knowledge

Project management

Analytical mindset

Communication

MS Office / O365

Tools

Microsoft O365

Job description

Position Overview

This highly specialized MEP professional is responsible for managing the commissioning of complex mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering systems throughout the construction lifecycle.

The primary focus for this role is to ensure that building’s mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, lighting systems, controls, and other commissioned building systems are properly installed, tested, integrated, and performing in accordance with the construction documents and specifications, basis of design, owner’s project requirements, and applicable codes industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan Development: Create comprehensive commissioning plans, pre-functional checklists, and functional performance tests.


• Design Reviews: Evaluate architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and other applicable design documents during early design phases to spot potential performance gaps or inefficiencies.


• Submittal Reviews: Review applicable equipment and controls submittals for consistency with construction documents, specifications, basis of design, owner’s project requirements, and commissioning requirements.


• Work alongside engineers and contractors to resolve operational problems.


• System Testing: Observe start-ups of equipment and conduct final functional performance testing on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, lighting systems, controls, and other commissioned building systems.


• Project Handover: Compile system manuals, verify training for facility staff, and finalize close-out documentation.


• Perform site visits and create site report documentation.


• Miscellaneous duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and ideally based in Orlando or Tampa, Florida, Houston or Dallas, Texas


• Extensive hands-on construction and HVAC experience.


• Hands-on construction process knowledge.


• 7-10 years of relevant experience in a building or systems commissioning discipline.


• Professional credentials such as Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA) or Building Commissioning Professional (BCxP).


• Deep understanding of local building/energy codes and ASHRAE commissioning standards.


• Strong liaison and project management skills to align contractors, owners, and design teams.


• Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.


• Highly proficient technical/computer skills including Microsoft O365 (Outlook, Work, Excel), internet and web applications.


• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

Skills & Competencies

• Critical thinker with the ability to make decisions independently.


• Meets deadlines, works independently or as part of a team, accountable, maintains focus on set objectives and goals.


• Excellent attention to detail and thoroughness in deliverables and communications, maintains high-quality standards, and good follow-up skills.


• Ethical, honest, and accountable; maintains confidentiality, handles sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.


• Has a bias for action and seeks new opportunities for continual improvement.


• Keeps information organized and accessible, maintains efficient workspace, manages time well.


• Ability to work effectively in a group or team environment as well as independently; values input and opinions of others.

Physical Requirements

• Must have the ability to perform the necessary job-related functions with or without reasonable accommodation.


• Travel, as needed, for site investigations and assessments, or client meetings.


• Remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting, for prolonged periods.


• Work extended hours, evenings and weekends when necessary to meet business deadlines.


• Regular use of office equipment such as a computer/laptop and computer screens.


• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and other computer components.


• Ability to see differences between colors, shades and brightness.


• Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships).


• May occasionally be exposed to the following work conditions: work near/with moving mechanical parts; work near/with electrical currents; work in high places or underground; be exposed to fumes/airborne particles or caustic chemicals; withstand outdoor weather conditions; withstand moderate to very loud noises

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation and benefits package


• Flexible hybrid work options


• Unlimited PTO


• Generous paid holiday schedule


• Parental leave


• 401k plan with company match


• Employee perks and discounts


• Educational assistance & professional development


• Opportunity to work on impactful, headline-making projects that positively impact local and national communities

Who We Are

VoltAir, Inc, founded in 2006, is an engineering firm that provides Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, and Information Technology design and commissioning services. Our projects span aviation, office, restaurant, retail, higher education, parking, K-12, multi-family, healthcare, labs, recreational facilities and central energy plants. We are a certified minority-owned corporation and employ nearly 50 professionals. We are headquartered in Tampa, Florida, with additional locations in Orlando and Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Houston, Dallas/Ft. Worth and Austin, Texas; Nashville, Tennessee; and Atlanta, Georgia.

Equal Employment Opportunity

VoltAir does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment policies on the basis of any protected characteristics. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race or color, religion, sex or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, physical or mental disability status, pregnancy status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic as protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. In addition, we make reasonable accommodation to the needs of disabled applicants and employees, so long as this does not create an undue hardship on the business or threaten the health or safety of others at work.

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