Commissioning Specialist

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Whole Building Systems is seeking a Commissioning Specialist to manage projects related to commissioning of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in new construction, renovation, and existing building projects.

We are open to a range of experience levels
, from recent college graduates with engineering/construction degrees, to licensed Professional Engineers with extensive field experience. The posted salary range is large as a result, and reasonable requests for compensation commensurate with experience will be considered. Title may be adjusted to reflect the experience of the person selected for the role.

This position is an individual contributor role and does not include management of direct reports but will require collaboration with other WBS staff.

This is a full-time position based in Charleston, SC, though we will consider candidates who are located near the Columbia, SC, Greenville, SC, and Charlotte, NC metro areas. Candidate is expected to regularly travel to projects up to a 4-hour drive radius of Charleston, SC (most projects are closer), including overnight trips 1-3 times per month on average.

Facility Commissioning

Depending on candidate skills and experience, the candidate will lead or assist in providing the following services and support:

• Successful execution and implementation of building commissioning and retro-commissioning projects
• Client meetings demonstrating appropriate level of technical understanding of commissioning process
• Interface with members of the design and construction teams
• Write Commissioning Plans, technical Specifications and Owner’s Project Requirements
• Conduct design and submittal reviews
• Conduct site visits during construction, log issues and track to resolution
• Create Pre-Functional Test Checklists
• Create and conduct Functional Performance Testing and verify test and balance activities.
• Compile Systems Manual and write final Commissioning Report

WBS recognizes that potential candidates may not have experience in all areas of service required for this job. WBS encourages candidates with experience in the Sustainability Certification Administration and/or Energy Modeling service areas above to apply if they are open to training and development in the other service areas.

• A degree in architecture, building engineering, construction management, or related field OR Non-degree holders with at least 3 years of direct project experience in the services described above
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Candidate must be able to provide their own transportation to/from project sites, but will be reimbursed for mileage based on applicable GSA rates.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related software systems.

• Preference will be given to applicants who have a strong background, either via education or in-field experience, in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems engineering, design, and construction, with an extra preference for those with experience in control logic and programming for MEP systems.
• Maintains Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA) from the AABC Commissioning Group, Building Commisioning Professional (BCxP) from ASHRAE, Certified Building Commissioning Profesional (CBCP) from the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), or similar commissioning-specific accreditations.
• Attained prior experience working with Siemens, JCI, Harris Integrated Solutions, or Tridium building automation systems
• Attained prior experience with mechanical, electrical, or plumbing systems design and construction.

While not required for this role, preference will be given to candidates with experience in other WBS service offerings, including but not limited to:

• LEED, Green Globes, Living Building Challenge, WELL, or Fit Wel sustainability certification administration and support
• Indoor Air Quality Testing
• Facility Energy Management and/or Energy Auditing

$55,/year. Compensation offered will be based on qualifications and experience. Recent grads or professionals transitioning their career into commissioning from related fields can expect offers on the lower end of the range, while long-tenured applicants with commissioning experience and associated certifications/licenses will have higher offers.

WBS offers robust benefits including flexibility for work from home options. Details for benefits will be provided in WBS’ Employee Handbook that will be shared with any candidate receiving a preliminary offer, though all full-time employees at Whole Building Systems are eligible to receive the following benefits, regardless of experience levels:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance with individual premiums paid 100% by WBS
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• 401k eligibility with company match subject to program requirements
• 20 days paid time off (combined sick and vacation leave)
• 9 paid holidays in addition to paid time off

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