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legence

Commissioning Specialist

Arlington, VA

$100K - $130K/yr

CMTA, a Legence company, is hiring a Commissioning Specialist who will be responsible for the execution of building commissioning processes including new, retro, recommissioning, and continuous ...

legence

Senior Commissioning Specialist

Annapolis, MD · On-site

$130K - $170K/yr

CMTA, a Legence company, is hiring a Senior Commissioning Specialist who will be responsible for the execution of building commissioning processes including new, retro, recommissioning, and ...

WSP

Early Career Commissioning Agent

Arlington, VA · On-site

$68K - $85K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Performs routine building or system commissioning functions and provides entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies to account for ...

CAI

Data Center Commissioning Project Manager

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$128K - $150K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • PTO

The Project Manager will be the POC with client (data center/ building commissioning companies) personnel and the Regional Manager. The Project Manager will execute the work as well as oversee it.

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Commissioning Specialist

legence

Arlington, VA

$100K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Position Overview:

CMTA, a Legence company, is hiring a Commissioning Specialist who will be responsible for the execution of building commissioning processes including new, retro, recommissioning, and continuous commissioning. The ideal candidate should be familiar with the construction administration process and sustainable design documentation processes such as LEED, ASHRAE Level 1, 2, 3 Audits, and WELL. Certifications in measurement and verification techniques are a plus. The Commissioning Specialist will assist in developing and ultimately leading a team of commissioning experts. This is an onsite position based out of either our Arlington, Richmond, or Annapolis office. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and execute commissioning services for large and complex projects across the region
  • Primarily HVAC related but will also include plumbing, electrical distribution, lighting, fire alarm, security, nurse call and other systems
  • Attend meetings with design and construction team to understand project goals and schedule to ensure commission activities are completed on time and on-task with project schedule
  • Support in obtaining sustainability certifications such as B3, LEED, etc
  • Support business development, developing value-added opportunities
  • Review equipment submittals and shop drawings for overall compliance with the design intent, owner’s requirements, and function testing requirements
  • Perform pre-functional inspections and field observations of equipment and systems; assist in resolution of problems that would inhibit timely start-up of equipment
  • Write pre-functional and functional test procedures based upon industry standards
  • Perform functional testing of building MEP systems with or without assistance of installing contractors to determine that the equipment is functioning in accordance with the design documents
  • Help team diagnose and resolve equipment and/or system problems; Coordinate retesting of building system until problems are resolved
  • Attendance and regional industry conferences, keeping up with emerging systems technology.
  • Participate in owners’ operation and maintenance staff training; Review operating modes, sequences of operations and specifics of equipment, operations, and maintenance

 Desired Experience and Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of Cx or HVAC controls experience
  • Strong at facilitation, team building, and collaboration in a construction environment.
  • Robust project and client management experience.
  • Preferred credentials but not required:
    • AABC Commissioning Agent (CxA) or (BCxA), ASHRAE Commissioning Process Management Professional (CPMP), (CCP) or NEBB Building Systems Commissioning Certification (BSC).
    • Degree in engineering, environmental science, architecture, or related field.
    • Certified Energy Manager (CEM) Existing Building Commissioning Professional (EBCP)

Base Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000.  This role is also eligible for an annual performancebased bonus. Bonus eligibility and payout are determined by role, individual performance, and company performance, and are not guaranteed.

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