Senior Building Commissioning Agents

About the role

SOCOTEC is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering and construction industries focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. Through an integrated, holistic approach, our professionals deliver solutions for building envelope, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory, and construction advisory projects.

Responsibilities

• Review Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) design documents such as drawings, specifications, Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR), and Basis of Design (BOD) to evaluate energy efficiency.
• Perform measurement, verification, commissioning, or retro-commissioning.
• Provide, prepare, and develop Pre-Functional and Functional Testing forms in compliance with green building practices.
• Collect data for energy conservation analyses using jobsite observation, field inspections, or submetering.
• Conduct periodic site visits for observation and acceptance of pre-Functional tests.
• Inspect or monitor energy systems, including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), to determine energy use or potential energy savings.
• Carry out Functional Tests (FT) of MEP equipment on site to verify proper installation of new or relocated HVAC equipment per green building practices.
• Prepare energy-related project reports or related documentation.
• Prepare documents such as Current Facility Requirement (CFR), Operation and Maintenance (O&M) plan, Systems Manual, Ongoing Commissioning (Cx) plan, and Cx summary report.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• At least two years of commissioning experience in the building industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Bluebeam, Procore, BlueRithm, and Building Management Systems gained through two years of work experience.
• Demonstrated ability using an infrared thermometer and light meter gained through two years of work experience.
• Demonstrated ability to perform peer reviews of construction documents, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing drawings gained through at least two years of work experience.
• Demonstrated ability identifying and troubleshooting issues during field observations, communicating with owner and/or contractor gained through at least two years of work experience.
• Must have LEED AP certification or must be eligible to be certified by Green Business Certification Inc.

Schedule

• Telecommuting is an option, but the individual must be in-office three days per week and must reside in the Fort Lauderdale region.
• No more than eight days of domestic travel per year.

Job Type

Full-Time