Commissioning Agent

Overview

For over 25 years, G&A Partners has been helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses, take better care of their employees, and enjoy a higher quality of life by providing proven HR solutions and technology. G&A Partners' client is currently seeking a Commissioning Agent to join its team in Austin, TX

Summary

Responsible for executing the efforts of the Commissioning Department that presently conducts Commissioning (Cx) services to Mechanical (HVAC), Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems on a variety of projects and facility types including commercial, industrial, governmental, institutional, infrastructure, healthcare, apartments, educational, and recreational buildings. Projects will implement processes as defined in ASHRAE 0 and 1 commissioning process guidelines. Projects will support or may include LEED Cx efforts, AEGB Cx requirements and IECC minimum Cx. Tasks performed by the commissioning team include new construction and renovation commissioning for MEP systems, retro-commissioning for existing facilities, energy studies, energy modeling, measurement verification (for some projects) as well as ongoing commissioning where requested.

Responsibilities

Essential duties and functions may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Work with Engineering Project Managers, the owner, design team, and construction/installation partners to review projects in the commissioning phase and troubleshoot as needed.
• Leverage commissioning experience to trouble-shoot maintenance and system issues.
• Assist the process of updating and refining the commissioning process based on new technology.
• Assist owners and/or clients to develop owner project requirements.
• Develop and perform pre-functional checklists for MEP systems according to project scope.
• Create and perform final performance tests with applicable contractors according to the project scope.
• Develop and maintain Master Deficiency Log for each commissioning project. Coordinate with contractor, owner, architect, engineer, and construction manager(s) on steps to resolve deficiencies.
• Coordinate with project team members internal and external to facilitate a successful commissioning process on each project.
• Develop commissioning plan per project. Maintain, update, and distribute plan as required to facilitate a successful commissioning project.
• Issue project status updates to the Client on defined regular intervals during the commissioning process.
• Schedule and lead commissioning kick-off meeting and subsequent commissioning meetings for each commissioning project.
• Prepare project specific commissioning specifications and deliver to project engineer for review and inclusion.
• Perform step-by-step review and verification of all project commissioning procedures.
• Assist with training and growing the Commissioning Department.
• Assist in Request for Qualification (RFQ) project write-ups and participate in project interviews when required.
• Assist in developing tools and templates for the Commissioning department.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute MEP job observation site visits.
• Write and issue job observation site visit reports.
• Perform CA on non-commissioning projects on an as-needed basis.
• Candidate may currently demonstrate the ability to provide guidance and QAQC services on MEP related projects an as-needed basis, although this is not a requirement.
• Candidate may currently demonstrate the ability to be a subject matter expert in the commissioning process, to support ongoing improvements to processes and systems, and to train others, although this is not a requirement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; candidates without a Bachelor’s degree will be considered with the appropriate related industry experience.
• Commissioning Certification, Energy Management, or TAB certifications desired. Commissioning certifications may include QCxP, CxA, or similar.
• Minimum of 3 years commissioning experience.
• Project management expertise, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource planning, is desired but not required.
• Experience developing proposals is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and general computer use.
• Proficiency with construction management software such as Pro-core, PlanGrid, etc.
• Experience with commissioning software or ongoing commissioning tools.
• Experience using CxAlloy is a plus.
• Experience using Revu Bluebeam is a plus.
• Technical knowledge of MEP system design and operation, and experience with controls and instrumentation (design or implementation).
• Electrical experience is a plus.
• Familiar with the engineering submittal review and RFI processes.
• Familiar with MEP construction standards and guidelines.
• Ability to view drawings in AutoCAD and Revit is a plus

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G&A Partners as an Equal Opportunity Employer considers all applicants and prohibits discrimination of any type on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Our management team is dedicated to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment based on any of these characteristics. We are committed to this policy and achieving a diverse workforce with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.

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