Senior Commissioning Lead

Overview

Altura is a pioneer in leveraging data analytics and automation to transform the value of commissioning for building owners and project teams. We go beyond checking boxes to improve the overall construction delivery process to ensure buildings work as intended on Day One. Our Altura Analytics platform puts the right data in front of the right people at the right time.

As a Senior Commissioning Lead
, you will lead our Bay Area presence, build and enhance client relationships, manage project teams to high-impact outcomes and help grow the company.

• Lead the Delivery of High-Impact Projects:
  Join multiple in-flight new construction projects and collaborate with the team to lead them across the finish line. Kickoff new engagements and build new client relationships and set the stage for successful delivery.
• Deploy Analytics Faster & Better:
  Learn how Altura deploys analytics as soon as systems come online to provide unprecedented visibility and early problem-solving on jobsites.
• Innovation:
  Bring your unique perspective and skillset to the team to expand capabilities and solutions for our clients.
• Mentor & Scale:
  Lead our Bay Area office and mentor emerging engineers and project managers in client work and professional development.

We are seeking "T-shaped" engineers: deep technical expertise in mechanical systems and controls with a broad understanding of how building systems come together during construction and perform long-term.

• Baseline: 8+ years in Mechanical Engineering/Commissioning with a PE License (required) and CCP or BCxA certification.
• Engineering Mastery:
  Expert-level understanding of hydronic systems, air-side distribution, electrical systems and complex BAS logic/sequences.
• Digital Fluency:
  Experience leveraging Fault Detection and Diagnostics (FDD) software and an ability to translate time-series data into engineering insights.
• Project Management Excellence:
  Proven track record delivering large and complex commissioning engagements.
• Client Communications:
  You can sit in a room with a Facility Manager and a CFO and explain the ROI of a $2M chiller plant upgrade with equal clarity.

• Impact:
  Go beyond checklists and issues logs to make the building perform to its highest potential. Help clients translate lofty energy and carbon goals into real projects and proven performance.
• Work With the Best Tools:
  The Altura Analytics platform is a force multiplier on your time and talents as an engineer. Spend more time solving the hardest problems and less time writing reports.
• Growth:
  Altura offers diversified services spanning data analytics, master systems integration, commissioning and large scale program management, ensuring opportunities for both technical and leadership growth.

• Manage a portfolio of clients and projects, including client relationships, team leadership, technical oversight and schedule & budget management.
• Lead data-driven commissioning projects, leveraging Altura Analytics and industry software tools to deliver superior client outcomes and building performance.
• Maintain and grow a presence for Altura in Northern CA through active engagement in local industry associations, speaking engagements, and thought leadership.
• Lead business development efforts to grow Altura’s client base and expand services with existing clients. Client outreach, business development, and proposals are expected to average 20% of your time.
• Execute project work and manage internal teams to deliver:
• New Construction Commissioning and Performance Delivery Projects:
  Project management, design reviews, submittal reviews, Cx documentation coordination, contractor scheduling and Cx strategy support, functional testing, analytics-driven testing and analysis.
• Existing Building Audits and Commissioning Projects:
  Project management, ASHRAE Level 1&2 Audits, field testing, energy savings project development, analytics-driven analysis, calculation of energy conservation measure performance, project presentations, bid document development, implementation support, M&V.
• Work out of the Altura office in Oakland, CA on a hybrid…