Remote Commissioning Manager for Sustainable Buildings

Verdical Group; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

PTO with tenure-based vacation

Holidays

Education stipend

WFH stipend

Cell phone stipend

Wellness program

Volunteer days

Job summary

Verdical Group is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead Cx projects for clients ranging from NASA to Google, with a remote home office and periodic on-site visits in California. You will manage LEED, CALGreen, and Retro Cx projects, ensuring quality deliverables and client satisfaction.

You will oversee all project phases from kickoff to completion, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and drive flawless execution in a fast-paced sustainability-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of building commissioning, MEP system design, or MEP construction management experience.
• Expertise in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems and ability to run all project phases from kickoff to completion.
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office Suite, documentation control, and delivering polished reports.
• Strong data/information management skills to synthesize quantitative and qualitative data for client deliverables.
• Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently with multiple deadlines.
• Ability to perform commissioning tasks including functional tests and site visits on active construction sites.

Skills

Cx project management

MEP systems expertise

Project coordination

Documentation & reporting

Data management skills

Strong communication

Detail-oriented

Job description

Location: Remote home office within commuting distance of Los Angeles or San Francisco, CA.

Salary Range: $90,000 – $109,000 annually

WHO WE ARE

-Verdical Group is a leading sustainability consulting firm focused on decarbonizing the built environment. We’ve developed a nationally known brand and industry leading reputation since the company was founded in 2012.

-We specialize in the following services:

• Project management for building certifications: LEED, WELL, Fitwel, Living Building Challenge, and more.

• Engineering services: commissioning (Cx), energy modeling, daylight modeling, and life cycle analysis (LCA)

• Utility program management: efficiently manage large scale programs.

• Sustainable event production: we produce the nation’s largest annual Net Zero BuildingConference.

-Our core values include: environmentalism, fun, inspiration, adventure, and continuous learning.

-We have office locations in Los Angeles, CA; Pasadena, CA; San Francisco, CA; San Diego, CA;

St. Louis, MO; and New York, NY.

-Incorporated as a benefit corporation, and a high-scoring Certified B Corporation, we meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.

-A 1% for the Planet Member Company: we walk the talk - donating 1% of our annual revenue, not just profit, to environmental nonprofit organizations.

-Committed to antiracism: our diverse team is one of our greatest assets.

-Visit us at www.verdicalgroup.com to learn more and watch our About Us video here.

WHO YOU ARE

-An experienced Commissioning Authority looking for a new challenge in your career. Verdical Group’s Commissioning Manager helps lead Commissioning (Cx) projects.

-Capable of managing all aspects of Cx projects (LEED, CALGreen, Retro Cx)

-You are committed to making a positive social and environmental impact on the world daily through your work at VG. You will be evaluated regularly on your performance and progress in these areas.

- An all-star talent who wants to work as part of a highly respected and growing team.

- An inspired change maker who wants to work in a fast-paced start-up environment.

- A strong business writer and verbal communicator with attention to detail and flawless follow-up.

- You enjoy working on projects for corporate clients such as NASA, Google, J&J, LAX, and GE.

- You thrive in an environment where you’re surrounded by likeminded, passionate sustainability professionals who are working to make a positive impact on the world.

SITE ACCESS & MOBILITY REQUIREMENTS

-Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation for frequent site visits.

-Ability to climb ladders, navigate scaffolding, work at heights, and lift up to 30 lbs.

-Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on active construction sites.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

-The desire and ability to quickly learn and support a wide variety of green building commissioning services

-Minimum 3 years of building commissioning, MEP system design, or MEP construction management experience

-Expertise in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems and capability to independently run all aspects of a project, from kickoff to completion

-Strong skills with Microsoft Office Suite, document control, and ability to create polished deliverable reports

-Strong data/information management skills, including ability to synthesize quantitative and qualitative data, organize and correlate findings, and translate that information into client deliverables

-Good organizational skills, fastidious attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively while managing multiple deadlines

-Ability to perform all commissioning tasks, including execution of functional performance tests, commissioning site visits during construction, and all project management tasks without manager review

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NOT REQUIRED)

- Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP) or other commissioning credential

- Energy audit experience

- Energy modeling experience

- EIT or Professional Engineer (PE)

- OSHA 10-hour certification

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COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

-Remote work from your home office with monthly required in-person team meetups; office space available for use as needed.

-100% company-paid health insurance

-401(k) retirement plan, with ESG and sustainable investment options and 3% match, after 1 year of employment.

-100% company-paid term life insurance and AD&D insurance

-$100/month pre-tax cell phone benefit

-$50/month Work From Home stipend

-$750/year continuing education stipend to encourage continuous learning

-Personal Time Off (PTO), with extra vacation days added based on tenure.

-9 paid holidays

-Career pathways program with meetings three times per year to discuss career goals.

-Management training program

-Partially paid maternity/paternity leave

-Financial wellness training and volunteering during paid time

-We’re humans first: culture and policies to promote physical, emotional, and mental wellness. We value all forms of diversity — bring your whole self to work.

-Employee discount & wellness program through Perks At Work

-Be a part of something great: a registered Benefit Corporation in the State of California, a certified B Corporation by third party B Lab, and a 1% for the Planet member company, giving 1% of all revenue — not just profit — to environmental nonprofits. We are divested from fossil fuels, tobacco, prisons, and firearms.

-Attend industry events, such as VG’s annual Net Zero Conference

-Fun team activities such as hikes, holiday dinner, Earth Day volunteering, retreats, VG University, café meetups, and game days.

APPLY

- We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and encourage potential fits to apply even if you do not meet the criteria outlined above. We look forward to hearing from you!