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Description
NELSON is a unique and fast-growing firm, providing Architecture, Interior Design, Strategic Planning, Engineering, Information and Workplace Services in the corporate and residential real estate markets.
We have 35 locations in the United States and overseas and offer the resources of more than 500 professionals worldwide. NELSON's Integrated Services Model has been the key to growing successful partnerships with our clients and affiliates over the last 30 years.
Ranked #5 on Interior Design Magazine's TOP 100 Design Firms 2008 and #3 in the TOP 10 Firms in Corporate/Office Design, NELSON is always looking for people with the skills, vision and character to go beyond a job description to find new and innovative ways to contribute to our company's success.
If you are looking for a growing, highly professional work environment in a top market and enjoy working with creative minds, NELSON is the place for you. For more information on NELSON, please visit our Website.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Commissioning Agent to direct high profile LEED projects throughout the United States. The Commissioning Agent will coordinate with the client and lead the commissioning activities on a suite of green building projects including LEED for new construction, commercial interiors and existing buildings.
The Commissioning Agent has no direct supervisory responsibilities, yet has indirect coordination responsibilities over all the teammates on their projects. This position will be a full time position focused solely on commissioning.
Responsibilities:
- Planning, directing and monitoring all aspects of several concurrent multi-disciplined projects.
- Lead commissioning effort for MEP systems
- Develop functional performance test plans
- Generate start up procedures
- Design review, installation QA/QC, functional performance tests
- Operations/maintenance training and energy efficiency audits
- Participate in the development and maintenance of the standards
Qualifications:
The successful candidate in this position will be educated in mechanical engineering with a designation of Professional Engineer (PE) or will have been trained in the mechanical trades.
They will have 5-10 years experience in putting systems into place or managing those systems in facilities.
A prerequisite for this hire will be that the successful candidate has successfully completed, at a minimum, two projects utilizing one or more of the US Green Building Council's LEED Green Building Rating System(s), preferably LEED NC or LEED CI.
Familiarity with the Energy Star Portfolio Manager is a plus as is experience with energy modeling.
- Education - Minimum of an accredited Bachelor degree in Engineering
- Professional Engineer
- Experience - Minimum of years experience with MEP systems
- Extensive knowledge of MEP systems, HVAC equipment, digital controls and programming
- CxAP or equivalent is preferred
- Strong experience in providing commissioning services for new and existing buildings
- Proven track record of having developed commissioning project plans, and executing field work
- Previous experience with the organization of design documents, the preparation of the multidiscipline designs, and the delivery of the design and construction services.
- Energy modeling experience
- Scope of work development.
- Project budget and schedule management.
- Coordination of the project team.
- Understanding and ability to communicate roles and responsibilities to the project team.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to mentor teammates.
Software and Technology Requirements:
- Building Systems Control software
- Energy Star Portfolio Manager
- Energy modeling software
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook.
Specialized Knowledge/Licenses/etc:
- Professional Engineer (PE)
- Lead projects utilizing one or more of the US Green Building Council's LEED Green Building Rating System(s), preferably LEED NC or LEED CI.
- LEED Accredited Professional
Compensation: We offer competitive wages based on skills and experience, excellent benefits package including; Paid Time Off, medical, dental, 401K, pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts, Shared Success Bonus Program and more.
To Apply:
Please email your resume, cover letter and salary requirements.