Senior Commissioning Agent

Leo A Daly; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative design culture

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Join Leo A Daly as a Senior Commissioning Agent in Dallas, Texas. This role involves leading the commissioning process for both new construction and renovation projects, requiring technical expertise and collaboration with engineers and contractors.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in the A/E/C sector and possess a building commissioning certification. Candidates will be actively contributing to a collaborative design culture and have opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the A/E/C environment.
• Building commissioning certification credential required.
• Experience in troubleshooting field devices and software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate all aspects of commissioning during projects.
• Develop commissioning plans and specifications.
• Witness and document equipment startups and functional tests.
• Create final commissioning reports and systems manuals.

Skills

Building control systems knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

Strong communication skills

Time management skills

Problem solving skills

Education

ABET-accredited degree in Architectural Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Commissioning software

Job description

Leo A Daly

EEO Information

Leo A Daly Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Leo A Daly Company, is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Human Resources Department at 402-391-8111. For more information about your rights under the law, see EEO is the Law.

Description

Senior Commissioning Agents work as part of a multi-discipline team during all phases of projects. Primary responsibility is to lead, facilitate, and perform all aspects of commissioning during the design, construction/testing, and occupancy/operations phases for both new construction and renovation projects. Dependent on project size, you will self-perform the work or lead a small team of commissioning agents and be responsible for the quality of technical services provided. Commissioned items will include the architectural envelope, lighting, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems, building automation systems, life safety systems, and specialty systems including nurse call and security. Senior Commissioning Agents must work collaboratively with engineers and contractors throughout the design and construction process to foster a strong team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a technical expert within the commissioning team to plan the commissioning process and solve problems of large scope and complexity.
• Assists Project Managers with fee development for commissioning portions of work.
• Develops Owner's Project Requirements
• Creates the commissioning plan/specifications
• Provides design reviews at appropriate stages
• Writes pre-functional checklists and functional performance tests
• Reviews equipment submittals and shop drawings for overall compliance with the design intent and functional testing plans
• Witnesses and documents equipment startups, test/balance activities, functional tests during construction
• Aids in the diagnosis and resolution of system and equipment problems
• Generates corrective issue reports and maintains an issues log
• Develops the final commissioning reports and provides systems manuals
• Leads 10-month lessons learned walk through meetings with clients
• Coordinates training sessions and assist owner's operation and maintenance staff to develop their understanding of the building systems and design intent
• Assists LEED professionals in preparation of necessary documents for LEED certification.
• Travel for project-related work for owner meetings or site observations will be required up to 60% of the time
• Performs marketing and business development activities including building relationship with key clients and strategic partners, proposal writing, fee estimates, and client interviews.
• Mentors and encourages the development of junior professionals.
• Assists the Commissioning Practice Leader to develop training and educational opportunities for the commissioning team.
• Assists the Commissioning Practice Leader to assess and recommend improvements relative to commissioning software, design procedures, standard details, and master specifications.

Requirements

• ABET-accredited degree in Architectural Engineering with a mechanical emphasis or degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 10 years of experience with A/E/C environment with several years specialized in commissioning
• Building commissioning certification credential
• Strong knowledge of building control systems and system operation
• Demonstrated knowledge of commissioning industry standards and applicable codes
• Demonstrated experience developing and witnessing functional testing of building MEP systems
• Experienced in troubleshooting of field devices and control hardware and software
• Ability to maintain positive professional relationships with all disciplines involved in the construction or renovations of projects
• Positive attitude with ability to work independently and with commitment to being an active participant working as part of a multi-discipline team
• Strong graphic, verbal, and written communication skills
• Excellent time management, organization, and multi-task skills
• Strong problem solving and self-motivation skills
• Able to react with flexibility in schedule changes on projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer license
• Building envelope commissioning credential

Why Join LEO A DALY?

At LEO A DALY, you will become part of a collaborative design culture and do work that matters. As an integrated design practice, we believe that a diversity of perspectives generates better solutions. We trust and support each other, ask hard questions and solve complex problems. Guided by a spirit of inquiry, we design for people at every scale, creating spaces that elevate individuals, their communities, and the institutions that serve them. Join LEO A DALY - help us transform the world.

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