Sr Commissioning Technician - Henderson Building Solutions

Henderson Building Solutions is seeking a Sr. Commissioning Technician to join our growing Commissioning team in Lenexa, Kansas.

The Sr. Commissioning Technician is responsible for executing building commissioning and retro-commissioning tasks on projects to include field observation and testing, report generation and project planning. The employee manages a program or projects, coordinates site visits, attends meetings and communicates with customers and sub-contractors ensuring project success. The Sr. Commissioning Technician also assists with training employees, generating schedules and determining staffing requirements.

• Creates owner project requirements, construction plans and specifications.

• Reviews drawings and maintains a record of comments.

• Generates checklists and tests for equipment.

• Leads and attends commissioning meetings.

• Makes site visits to complete pre-functional test checklists.

• Generates site observation and issues reports.

• Reviews equipment submittals and maintains a record of comments.

• Makes site visits to complete functional performance tests.

• Generates site observation and issues reports.

• Generates final reports.

• Makes site visits to troubleshoot issues.

• Assesses equipment operation and conditions.

• Generates reports summarizing visits, equipment condition and providing recommendations.

• Develops and maintains client relationships.

• Creates proposals for work based on RFPs or owner requests.

• Setups projects and folders.

• Coordinates scheduling of site visits with contractors and clients.

• Determines staffing requirements to complete projects.

• Manages project billing and budgets.

• May mentor or train employees.

• Schedules and coordinates work for project staff.

• Assists other technicians with on-site questions.

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field and typically 4 years of professional experience in commissioning or testing/balancing required (8 years without degree)

• Valid driver's license

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Able to work with moderate amount of independence but may require occasional supervision and mentoring

• Ability to understand drawings and specifications and how they translate into a building

• Understanding of mechanical and electrical systems for commercial, institutional and light industrial facilities as they relate to commissioning

• Strong knowledge of Automation and controls systems, HVAC systems, plumbing, fire alarm/life safety systems, lighting and lighting controls, and test and balance

• Have an understanding of ASHRAE, ACG and LEED commissioning requirements

• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Revit and Bluebeam

• Ability to read and understand Blueprints

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field of construction or engineering preferred. Common examples include Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Science, Construction Engineering or Construction Management

• Commissioning certification preferred (NEBB TAB Tech, NEBB Cx Tech)

• Significant travel required - approximately 75% of time

• Must be flexible and able to travel with little notice

• Ability to work varying shift times depending on the project, i.e. night or weekends

• Ability to be on your feet all day and climb ladders