Senior Commissioning Agent

P2S Inc.; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

P2S|CMTA is seeking a Senior Commissioning Agent to lead commissioning on large, complex projects across the West Coast and nationally.

You will serve as the main Cx contact for owners, design teams and contractors, delivering high-performance building systems and ensuring project goals are met.

Qualifications

• Extensive commissioning experience on large, complex projects.
• Strong understanding of building systems, commissioning processes and sequences.
• Ability to mentor and train junior staff and spread best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning on large, complex new construction and existing building projects on the West Coast and nationally.
• Commission HVAC and central plant systems; cover plumbing, electrical distribution, lighting controls, fire alarm and other integrated systems.
• Develop and maintain Cx plans, schedules and team roles per ASHRAE Guideline 0 and Standard 202.
• Review OPR and BOD; perform design reviews at SD, DD and CD phases.
• Review submittals, shop drawings and sequences of operation for compliance.
• Write pre-functional checklists and functional test procedures.
• Perform pre-functional inspections, startup observations and site visits.
• Run functional performance and integrated systems testing; coordinate retesting with contractors.
• Verify BAS/controls integration and TAB reports.

Skills

Commissioning

Project leadership

HVAC systems

Testing & QA

Client relationships

Tools

ASHRAE Guideline 0

Standard 202

Job description

P2S|CMTA stands as a provider of professional engineering services to a broad range of markets, including higher education, healthcare, ports/harbors, industrial, entertainment, commercial, laboratories, municipal, and federal sectors. Our specialties include electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and technology integration. Our offered services range from engineering and commissioning to construction management. With over 400 dedicated employees on the West Coast, P2S|CMTA is an internationally recognized leader in many of the key markets we serve. We provide a blend of innovation and technical excellence in delivering green solutions that enhance and sustain the built, natural, and social environments. Currently, we have offices in Long Beach, Seattle, Irvine, San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Jose.

Location: Long Beach, CA (Hybrid: 2 days in office, 3 remote)

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience: 15+ years

Salary Range: $160,000 - $195,000, depending on experience. This role is also eligible for an annual performance-based bonus. Bonus eligibility and payout depend on role, individual performance and company performance, and are not guaranteed.

About P2S|CMTA

P2S|CMTA provides professional engineering services to higher education, healthcare, ports and harbors, industrial, entertainment, commercial, laboratory, municipal and federal clients. Our specialties include electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection and technology integration, and our services range from engineering and commissioning to construction management. With more than 350 employees and offices in Long Beach, Los Angeles, Irvine, San Diego, San Jose and Seattle, we combine innovation and technical excellence to deliver sustainable, high-performance buildings.

About the Role

P2S Commissioning (Cx) is a fast-growing team that delivers high-performance building systems across the built environment. We're looking for a Senior Commissioning Agent who pairs deep technical expertise with a hands-on approach and a talent for building relationships. You'll lead commissioning on large, complex projects and serve as the main Cx contact for owners, design teams and contractors. You'll also help grow our Cx practice by building relationships with new and existing clients on the West Coast and nationally, and by developing the next generation of commissioning professionals through mentoring and hands-on training.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning on large, complex new construction and existing building projects on the West Coast and nationally.
• Commission mainly HVAC and central plant systems. You'll also cover plumbing, electrical distribution, lighting controls, fire alarm, security, nurse call and other integrated systems.
• Develop and maintain Cx plans, schedules and team roles in line with ASHRAE Guideline 0 and Standard 202.
• Review the Owner's Project Requirements (OPR) and Basis of Design (BOD). Perform design reviews at the SD, DD and CD phases.
• Review equipment submittals, shop drawings and sequences of operation for compliance with the design intent, the OPR and testability.
• Write pre-functional checklists and functional performance test procedures based on industry standards and project specifications.
• Perform pre-functional inspections, startup observations and site visits. Help resolve problems that could delay equipment startup.
• Run functional performance and integrated systems testing, with or without the installing contractors, to confirm systems perform as designed.
• Verify BAS/controls integration, point-to-point checkout, trending, and TAB reports.
• Maintain the issues log. Help teams diagnose deficiencies, and coordinate retesting until they're resolved.
• Support Title 24 acceptance testing and sustainability certifications such as LEED, CALGreen and WELL.
• Prepare Cx reports, systems manuals and closeout documentation. Verify that owner O&M staff training is complete.
• Lead owner training on operating modes, sequences of operation, and equipment operation and maintenance.
• Attend design and construction meetings so Cx activities stay aligned with project goals and schedule.

Business Development

• Build and maintain relationships with new and existing clients on the West Coast and nationally.
• Grow Cx work in our target markets:
  • Healthcare
  • Higher education: public and private
  • Commercial
  • Ports
  • Aviation
  • Manufacturing
  • Federal: NAVFAC, USACE and GSA
  • other industrial