Senior Commissioning Specialist

ENERGY SYSTEMS GROUP is looking for a Senior Commissioning Specialist to join our Public Sector Southwest team. This position will be virtual, but the candidate should reside in New Mexico, Colorado, or Texas. This position requires approximately 45% travel.

The ideal candidate for this position must have outstanding decision-making and problem-solving skills. This individual must thrive in an innovative, dedicated, and collaborative company culture. This individual will be responsible for executing daily commissioning activities to achieve business unit goals and maximize profitability. Duties include performing site assessments and commissioning, as well as management of commissioning activities and serving as a technical resource though all project phases.

The essential functions of the position include:

• Support with developing and executing the company's overall mission, values, and strategic goals.
• Prioritize objectives and implement strategies to achieve company initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to maximize the company's operating performance and achieving its financial goals.
• Drive collaboration across the organization to identify needs and develop scalable solutions.
• Find ways to save the company money by improving/streamlining internal systems or procedures.
• Participate in internal risk mitigation meetings across the organization.
• Establish and maintain enduring client relationships.
• Maintain knowledge and proficiency in BCA, NEBB and ASHRAE commissioning procedures.
• Serve as a single point of contact internally and externally regarding commissioning projects.
• Develop and manage project specific commissioning plans, commissioning procedures, and schedules from pre-startup to test-adjust-balance field work.
• Perform technical reviews of design documents and submittals specific to lighting, HVAC, plumbing, and building automation systems.
• Establish trend/data logging plans to validate proper equipment operation during the performance period.
• Perform routine assessment of equipment operation through remote access and/or visit to the project site.
• Develop pre-functional checklists and functional performance test procedures.
• Perform functional performance tests on lighting, HVAC, plumbing and controls systems with stand-alone controls and/or integrated into a building automation system.
• Coordinate with project teams to identify and understand the client's objectives. Clearly communicate these priorities to the team assigned to the project and ensure they are addressed.
• Serve as a technical commissioning resource in communications with the client.
• Provide commissioning guidance throughout development, construction, and operations, including scope definition, proposals, reports, cost estimates, and presentations.
• Maintain awareness of new technologies, strategies, industry developments and standards.
• Participate in local industry organizations (e.g., BCA, AEE, ASHRAE, etc.) and encourage community involvement.
• Maintain knowledge of existing and upcoming building and energy codes that directly impact our core business.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with customers during the post-construction and performance assurance project phases.
• Develop junior staff to the next level by setting expectations, providing effective (positive and critical), and promoting growth opportunities.
• Identify, document, and validate customer responsibilities during the performance period.
• Assist in the development of project Measurement and Verification (M&V) plans that meet Yearout Energy and industry best practices.
• Perform pre- and post-construction period M&V activities and provide support during commissioning to validate performance.
• Assist in the development and validation of all project savings calculations.
• Assist in onboarding a project into online utility management platform, bill entry, flag analysis and resolution, rate analysis, report/memo writing, and customer support.
• Support the team through all project phases.
• Consistently demonstrate ability to successfully move into problem-solving mode whenever challenges or concerns arise. Quickly address internal and external escalating issues.
• Work well with and demonstrate respect for colleagues at all levels and consistently contribute to a positive work environment for the entire staff.
• Develop relationships with vendors, contractors and other like-minded companies that support our projects.
• Consistently meet internal and external deadlines.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are followed.
• Promote an injury free work environment.
• Promote a productive working atmosphere and champion continuous improvement efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Your background includes:

• 10+ years of commissioning experience
• BCA, CCP, or ACG CxA registration
• OSHA 30 Certification
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and building automation systems
• Ability to read and understand construction documents
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• An innovative and motivational mentality
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Strategic vision with the ability to execute
• Confident and goal oriented

What we bring to you:

• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance plans and wellness plans for employee and your family
• Life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and supplemental benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Nine Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Personal/Sick Leave
• Paid Parental Leave for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child/children
• Highly competitive salaries and incentive structure
• Salary Range: $100,000 to $140,000, commensurate with experience

We want you to know:

ESG is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We value talent and understand that our colleagues allow us the opportunity to deliver an exceptional customer experience. We achieve our goals through teamwork and conduct our business with integrity. Join our world-class team to provide mission-critical infrastructure solutions for K-12 schools and universities to local, state and federal government agencies and more.

This Company shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR * 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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