Senior Commissioning Specialist

CMTA is a fast-growing engineering firm focusing on sustainable building engineering.

CMTA is hiring a Senior Commissioning Specialist who will be responsible for the execution of building commissioning processes including new, retro, recommissioning, and continuous commissioning. The ideal candidate should be familiar with the construction administration process and sustainable design documentation processes such as LEED, ASHRAE Level 1, 2, 3 Audits, WELL, and B3. Certifications in measurement and verification techniques are a plus.

The Senior Commissioning Specialist will assist in developing and ultimately leading a team of commissioning experts. This is an onsite position with the majority of the work being in the Minneapolis, MN and Fargo, ND areas and ideal candidate being located in Minneapolis, MN, Fargo, ND, or Duluth, MN.

• Manage and execute commissioning services for large and complex projects across the region
• Primarily HVAC related but will also include plumbing, electrical distribution, lighting, fire alarm, security, nurse call and other systems
• Attend meetings with design and construction team to understand project goals and schedule to ensure commission activities are completed on time and on-task with project schedule
• Support in obtaining sustainability certifications such as B3, LEED, etc
• Support business development, developing value-added opportunities
• Review equipment submittals and shop drawings for overall compliance with the design intent, owner’s requirements, and function testing requirements
• Perform pre-functional inspections and field observations of equipment and systems; assist in resolution of problems that would inhibit timely start-up of equipment
• Write pre-functional and functional test procedures based upon industry standards
• Perform functional testing of building MEP systems with or without assistance of installing contractors to determine that the equipment is functioning in accordance with the design documents
• Help team diagnose and resolve equipment and/or system problems;
  Coordinate retesting of building system until problems are resolved
• Attendance and regional industry conferences, keeping up with emerging systems technology.
• Participate in owners’ operation and maintenance staff training;
  Review operating modes, sequences of operations and specifics of equipment, operations, and maintenance

• 5+ years of Cx experience
• Strong at facilitation, team building, and collaboration in a construction environment.
• Robust project and client management experience.
• Preferred credentials but not required:
• AABC Commissioning Agent (CxA) or (BCxA), ASHRAE Commissioning Process Management Professional (CPMP), (CCP) or NEBB Building Systems Commissioning Certification (BSC).
• Degree in engineering, environmental science, architecture, or related field.
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) Existing Building Commissioning Professional (EBCP)

Salary Range: $100,000 - $135,000. This role is also eligible for an annual performance-based bonus. Bonus eligibility and payout are determined by role, individual performance, and company performance, and are not guaranteed.

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match:
  Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting.
• Health & Welfare Benefits:
  Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance:
  Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage.
• Time Off:
  Flexible non-accrual vacation; company holidays per policy (For California employees, this is separate from California paid sick leave, if applicable).
• Expenses:
  Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.

Pay Disclosure & Considerations:
Where pay ranges are indicated, please note that a successful candidate’s exact pay will be determined based relevant job-related factors, including any of the following: candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as geographic and market considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive compensation for all employees and comply with all applicable salary transparency laws.

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