Commissioning Agent - Building Engineering Market at Gresham Smith in Charlotte, North Carolina

Job Description:

Job Title



Commissioning Agent - Building Engineering Market





Location



Charlotte, NC US
Dallas, TX US
Nashville, TN US (Primary)






Job Type



Full-time





Job Function



Engineering





Education



Bachelor's Degree





Job Description

Our building engineering team assesses the structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems in facilities with an emphasis on efficiency and quality.

We are seeking a Commissioning Agent/Authority for our Building Engineering Market.

The successful candidate should be able to participate and learn the following commissioning related actives:

• Prepare project specific commissioning scope of services and assist in budgeting.


• Provide peer review of documents for constructability and commission-ability.


• Prepare commissioning plans (pre-functional checklists and functional performance tests) and review plans for completeness.


• Review contractor submittals for compliance to contract documents.


• Schedule and coordinate commissioning site visits and deliverables for projects.


• Travel to active project sites to perform commissioning activities (in a safe and professional manner).


• Compose and issue commissioning site visit reports.


• Review trends for performance.


• Reviews and sample TAB reports.


• Review training and O&M materials provided by contractors.


• Prepare final commissioning reports for projects.


• Additional commissioning activities as may be required.

The successful candidate should be able to follow design/design assistance related actives:

• Review Gresham Smith mechanical sequences of operations and details for optimal performance and implementation.


• Perform Construction Administration for Gresham Smith designs.


• Review contractor submittals for compliance to contract documents.


• Perform due diligence studies on existing buildings.


• Participate in contract bidding and administration. Observe ongoing progress of a project.


• Assist in coordination of projects with clients, contractors, outside consultants and firm staff. Communicate and interact with project team members, client representatives, review agencies and others as appropriate to project.


• Assist in resolving a variety of complex problems (e.g., conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, difficult coordination requirements).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering OR 4 years of experience working for a mechanical contractor and demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.


• Must be able to travel regularly on a flexible schedule.


• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical system installation and operation with building automation system interface.


• Demonstrated ability and willingness to train others in all activities listed above.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a commissioning agent, mechanical contractor, or EIT.


• Commissioning Authority (CxA) or other commissioning certification.


• Professional Engineering registration is an advantage.


• Demonstrated knowledge using the Microsoft Office Suite.


• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously.


• Strong team player.

Gresham Smith is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Gresham Smith provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, disability or any other classification protected by law.

Gresham Smith will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, headhunters, contract recruiters, search firms or employment agencies. An executed Gresham Smith PLACEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) is required prior to any payment obligation for either a referral or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously executed PSA, Gresham Smith explicitly reserves the right to recruit and hire those candidate(s) at its discretion, and without any financial obligation whatsoever to the recruiter or agency. Any such unsolicited resume or candidate contact information, including those submitted directly to Gresham Smith's hiring managers or any other employee, shall become the property of Gresham Smith upon receipt.

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