Commissioning Agent - Henderson Building Solutions

Henderson Engineers; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Building Solutions seeks Commissioning Agents for ongoing opportunities across multiple locations, including Phoenix, AZ; Washington, DC; Las Vegas, NV; Houston, TX; and Lenexa, KS. The role involves planning, budgeting, managing, and executing building systems commissioning, retro-commissioning, and ongoing commissioning services.

You will work closely with clients, project teams, contractors, and vendors, managing projects from planning through closeout and developing team members

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction or engineering preferred.
• Commissioning certification(s) required (NEBB, BCxA, AABC, ASHRAE).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work independently.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develops client relationships and creates proposals based on RFPs or owner requests.
• Coordinates project setups, site visits, staffing, and budgets.
• Leads commissioning meetings, prepares test scripts, and reviews submittals.
• Generates site observation reports and final project reports.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Time management

Critical thinking

Reading drawings

Understanding building systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction or engineering

High School Diploma or GED

Commissioning certifications (NEBB, BCxA, AABC, ASHRAE)

Professional Engineering license preferred

OHSA training preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

This is an ongoing search for Commissioning Agents across multiple work locations with Henderson Building Solutions. Current opportunities may be available in Phoenix, AZ; Washington, D.C.; Las Vegas, NV; Houston, TX; and Lenexa, KS. Multiple openings; applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Position Summary

The Commissioning Agent plays a key role in delivering successful commissioning projects by planning, budgeting, managing, and executing building systems commissioning, retro-commissioning, and ongoing commissioning services. Working closely with clients, project teams, contractors, and equipment vendors, this role ensures building systems are commissioned in accordance with project requirements and owner expectations.

The Commissioning Agent manages projects from planning through closeout, serves as a technical resource for commissioning and design-related matters, supports the development of team members, and assists with project scheduling and staffing to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains client relationships.
• Creates proposals for work based on RFPs or owner requests.
• Setups projects and folders.
• Coordinates scheduling of site visits with contractors and clients.
• Determines staffing requirements to complete projects.
• Manages project billing and budgets.
• Creates and/or reviews owner project requirements and basis of design documents, construction plans and specifications.
• Reviews drawings and maintains a record of comments.
• Generates checklists and tests for equipment.
• Leads and attends commissioning meetings.
• Makes site visits to complete pre-functional test checklists.
• Interacts with appropriate subcontractors.
• Generates site observation and issues reports.
• Reviews equipment submittals and maintains a record of comments.
• Creates custom functional performance test scripts for each piece of equipment to be commissioned using the approved submittal and design documents as a guide.
• Coordinates the review of these documents with the construction team prior to acceptance testing.
• Makes site visits to complete functional performance tests.
• Generates site observation and issues reports.
• Generates final reports.
• Makes presentations as needed.
• Identifies, secures, and/or manages relationships with outside organizations, potential clients and owners.
• Maintain high level of client satisfaction through project execution in order to gain repeat business.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field of construction or engineering preferred. Common examples include Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Science, Construction Engineering or Construction Management
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
• Commissioning certification(s) required (NEBB, BCxA, AABC, ASHRAE)
• Professional Engineering License preferred
• OHSA training preferred
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to reliably and predictably carry out the functions of this job
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work with a high degree of independence without the need for oversight or mentoring
• Ability to multi-task and think critically
• Time management skills
• Ability to understand drawings and specifications and how they translate into a building
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical systems for commercial, institutional and light industrial facilities as they
• relate to commissioning
• Advanced knowledge of Automation and controls systems, HVAC systems, plumbing, fire alarm/life safety systems,
• lighting and lighting controls, and test and balance
• Have an understanding of building energy codes, ASHRAE, ACG and LEED commissioning requirements
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Revit and Bluebeam
• Must demonstrate proficiency in all core competencies as described and characterized in this job description.

Physical & Other Requirements:

• Significant travel required - approximately 50% of time.
• Must be flexible and able to travel with little notice.
• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English