Senior Commissioning Agent

SMRT Architects & Engineers; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Virtual work as schedule permits

Paid time off

Healthcare, dental, vision and life保险

401(k) retirement savings plan

Education and training assistance

Job summary

SMRT Architects & Engineers is seeking a Senior Commissioning Agent to lead third-party commissioning projects from start to finish. The role supports opportunities to work independently or remotely from our Portland, ME, Andover, MA, or Schenectady, NY locations.

Responsibilities include project management, field verification, and reviewing MEP drawings to ensure systems perform as designed. Travel to project sites is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in operation and troubleshooting of HVAC, power, lighting, and building automation systems.
• Understand commissioning, re-commissioning, and retro-commissioning processes.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a technical team.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, written and oral.
• Knowledge of construction documentation, codes and industry standards.
• Attention to detail, multi-tasking, and strong organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Act as project manager for commissioning projects and manage multiple projects independently.
• Define project schedules and lead field verification activities.
• Conduct design reviews on Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing drawings and specifications.
• Write commissioning plans and reports per SMRT standards.
• Coordinate with construction team and witness start-up and close-out verifications.
• Lead on-site meetings and document action items.
• Participate in marketing activities and client communications.

Skills

Project management

HVAC systems

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Documentation

Field verification

Team collaboration

Travel

Education

CxA

BCxA

BECxA

CEM

EIT/EI/PE Mechanical or Electrical

Tools

Thermal cameras

Air flow/pressure monitoring tools

Job description

SMRT is a multi-disciplinary, full-service architecture and engineering firm specializing in the design of high-performing, complex and sustainable environments nationwide with a concentration in the Northeast. We are committed to partnership and collaboration with our clients and colleagues, and to creating opportunities for our staff to hone their expertise and advance their careers through personal growth and professional success. SMRT enjoys longevity and stability; our strategic vision provides for a strong and exciting future of continued growth and expansion.

As commissioning agents, we are committed to making a direct and positive impact on the building science environment by providing building owners hands-on verification services ensuring building systems perform as designed. Our commissioning agents, and project managers are also involved in project pursuits and business development. As a commissioning agent you will primarily lead third-party commissioning projects from start to finish.

SMRT’s Commissioning Group has an immediate opening for a full-time Senior Commissioning Agent. Depending on experience and location, the opportunity exists to work independently or remote from our Portland, ME, Andover, Massachusetts, or Schenectady, New York office locations. Candidates must live or be willing to be proximate to our offices listed here to be considered for this opportunity.

What Our Commissioning Agents Do

• Act as a project manager for commissioning projects and have the ability to run multiple projects independently when assigned.
• Work on assigned projects and define the schedule.
• Knowledge and experience in working on projects within government, healthcare, clean manufacturing, laboratory, housing, and education.
• Execution of standard building commissioning processes for new and existing construction as well as retro-commissioning as outlined in ASHRAE and ACG, BCxA, etc. guidelines.
• Writes commissioning plans and specifications, based on established SMRT standards and project requirements.
• Conducts third party design reviews on Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing drawings and specifications for project owners.
• Conducts submittal reviews for systems to be commissioned.
• Witnesses, directs, evaluates and documents field commissioning activities, (i.e. construction observations, start-up and close out verifications).
• Conducts on-site meetings with construction team members. Writes and distributes minutes and establishes action items for each team member.
• Conducts functional verification process for MEP/FP systems as appropriate for each project.
• Writes and compiles commissioning reports and related documentation based on established SMRT standards.
• Participates in marketing activities, including conference attendance, networking, presentations to prospective clients, and project interviews.

Requirements

Skills you need to be successful in this role:

• Experience in the operation and troubleshooting of HVAC systems, power, lighting, communications, fire, and energy management control systems and security systems.
• Understand commissioning, re-commissioning, and retro-commissioning process.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a technical team.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, written and oral.
• Possess an understanding of the construction process, documentation, (drawings and specifications) codes and industry standards.
• Ability to self-lead with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, organization and prioritization.
• Ability to analyze data collected.
• Familiarity with design, installation, planning and maintenance of systems.
• Familiarity with tools and instruments used in the verification of systems functionality (air flow/pressure monitoring, thermal cameras, etc.).
• Travel to project sites within your area of operation.

Desired Certifications

• CxA
• BCxA
• BECxA
• CBCP
• CEM
• EIT/EI/PE Mechanical or Electrical

What We Have To Offer

• Flexible work environment
• Virtual work as schedule permits
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, community service) starting at 6 weeks
• Healthcare, dental, vision and life insurance benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with automatic company contribution
• Education and training assistance
• Reimbursement for licensure

SMRT is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender identity, sexual orientation national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a medical condition or disability or any other legally protected status.