Senior Commissioning Authority

DLR Group's Smart Buildings team has an opening for a Senior Commissioning Authority in Minneapolis, MN; Washington D.C.; Orlando, FL; Dallas, TX; Fort Worth, TX. In this position, you will be the Project Manager for multiple high-profile, national and international Commissioning projects. You will manage a commissioning team and work with integrated design teams of Architects, Engineers and specialty designers, providing commissioning expertise. As a Senior Commissioning Authority, you will manage multiple projects at a time, perform thorough design and construction reviews, conduct commissioning meetings, and oversee functional testing. Expect to be traveling approximately 10–30% of your time in a typical month.

Responsibilities

Lead commissioning activities across all phases of the project with multiple trades and client management; Review design and construction documents for compliance with Owner's Project Requirements and Basis of Design; Oversee the implementation of commissioning plans, specifications, pre-functional checklists, and functional performance tests; Provide subject matter expertise regarding that impact system performance; Collaborate with the leadership team to identify and pursue new business opportunities; Meet with potential clients, develop relationships, and present the value of our commissioning services; Mentor and train junior staff, helping to build a capable and cohesive commissioning team

Requirements

15+ years of hands-on experience in commissioning building systems; Strong knowledge of the building design and construction industry, with expertise in the commissioning process for new construction, major renovations, and existing buildings; In-depth understanding of energy use, indoor environmental quality, operations, and maintenance in building commissioning; Technical expertise in MEP and building automation systems, with the ability to evaluate and test system performance; Excellent written and oral communication skills, along with strong organizational and computer skills; Commissioning certification from a recognized body (ACG, BCA, or ASHRAE); Possess a sense of self-direction and the ability to manage your own time and aid others to ensure projects are on schedule and within budget

Nice to have

Licensed Professional Engineer; Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; Familiarity with, or willingness to learn, SkySpark as a Connected-Commissioning/Monitoring-based Commissioning tool

Benefits

Medical; dental; vision; disability; wellness programs; flex spending; paid holidays; paid time off; 401(k) plan; employee stock ownership; bonus opportunities