Green Building Commissioning Agent

Paladino and Company works with building owners to optimize business performance using sustainability as a competitive driver. The company's experienced and diverse team of architects, engineers, building scientists and business analysts helps clients implement sustainable business and building strategies through customized solutions that maximize environmental, human and financial performance.

At Paladino and Company we envision a sustainable future. We believe we have the responsibility and capability to positively contribute to the long-term health and vitality of the planet. We are in business to change the way organizations operate so they are more environmentally responsible and economically viable.

Position Overview:

This position works closely with the Vice President of Client Services and management and consulting teams and is responsible for developing and leading marketing communications strategies and programs that help drive revenue generation, build company visibility and market leadership, and support the firm's mission, business objectives and brand value.

Responsibilities: 

As Green Building Commissioning Agent, you will:

• Provide consulting advisory to building owners and project teams with respect to building systems engineering and performance including energy efficiency, Mechanical, Engineering and Plumbing, Measurement and Verification and building systems commissioning review, planning and functional testing
• Provide technical support to project teams for building systems related issues
• Help standardize best practice with respect to key technical deliverables related to building systems commissioning
• Develop commissioning, MEP, M&V and functional testing plans in support of project team efforts using Paladino and Company's standard best practice methods
• Participate in project pursuit process and client sales engagement related to commissioning efforts
• Collaborate with project teams to identify and create new service offerings

Qualifications:

The successful candidate shall demonstrate strong building systems and green building expertise gained through directly relevant project experience and education, and the ability to work with diverse groups and interests. 40% travel is expected.

• 5-7 years consulting to client building owners and design teams for buildings systems technical issues including design review, MEP, M&V and commissioning for both new and existing buildings
• 5+ years experience in sustainable design/green building engineering working with building systems controls, design, installation and programming
• Superior analytical skills and the ability to present complex technical information to audiences with varying degrees of technical skill
• A degree in mechanical engineering with professional engineering license, LEED accredited professional, and commissioning agent certification
• 5 or more years demonstrated progressive advancement and success in applying advanced technical intervention on green building projects including:
• 4+ years professional registration
• 4+ years project management experience, leading teams and serving clients profitably
• 3+ years LEED experience, including demonstrated LEED rated project involvement
• Knowledge of high performance building systems commissioning and controls including:
• MEP design review, controls and specifications
• Commissioning planning
• Commissioning functional testing
• Building performance investigation including re-commissioning, retro-commissioning and/or preventative maintenance
• ­Measurement and Verification
• Strong writing skills and technical presentation ability
• Proficient user of Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• A sense of humor and a knack for innovation and problem solving, and a collaborative, solutions-oriented working style