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WSP in the U.S. · 4 days ago

Lead Consultant - Commissioning

Miami, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$103K/yr - $145K/yr

7+ years exp

WSP USA is a leading engineering and professional services firm seeking a Lead Consultant - Commissioning for their Orlando, FL office. The role involves supporting technical staff and project managers in the commissioning of building systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and overseeing multiple projects from inception to completion.

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Responsibilities

Provide guidance with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site during various construction phases, surveys, blueprints, schematics, data, technical drawings, flow diagrams, computer-generated reports, and other matrices for project energy auditing actions, validation, and commissioning

Perform professional building and system commissioning work by conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, resources, layout, usage, and systems to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, codes, and installation or operating permits

Develop and oversee configuration, testing specifications, and readiness plans; preparing and updating checklists/punch lists and cost estimates that require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients

Involved from project inception to completion for commissioning work deliverables throughout the various project work phases including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, integration, installation, and operation

Develop and incorporate advanced technologies, monitoring, modeling techniques, design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies to account for the proper installation and functioning of equipment and systems according to specifications; implementing future-ready solutions with building systems operating standards

Verify site characteristics and provide technical assistance on various design, installation, and integration issues relating to commissioning and retro commissioning of building systems including HVAC, steam, compressed air, chilled water, plumbing, and automation

Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams to execute project work on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, cost and quantities of materials/equipment/labor, technical calculations, permit applications, schematics, construction, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos

Coordinate, review and approve commissioning and operational plans, ensuring data integrity and work is compliant with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations

Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, cross-sections, technical drawings, spreadsheets, and other 2D/3D illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of more complex data, findings, or analyses

Maintain quality control standards, document logs of control and equipment functionality testing and verification, and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, calculations, statistical analysis, and reporting

Assist with development and scoping of medium- to large-sized commissioning projects

Provide guidance and training to entry-level to mid-level commissioning staff

Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations to navigate, improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design, and/or installation/operational issues or opportunities

Analyze, evaluate, and interpret data obtained during site assessments, offering input with developing action plans for moderate- to high-level risk installation, equipment operations, and/or mitigation activities

Prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs)

Interact with any applicable regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner

Collaborate with other professionals, engineers, inspectors, project control, and technicians on public and privately-funded building improvement and development projects, as well as proposal and business development opportunities

Remain current in latest commissioning techniques and practices

Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures

Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Qualification

Building commissioningHVAC systemsTechnical writingSmart building designLoad calculationsProject managementInterpersonal skillsProblem-solvingAttention to detailTeam leadershipCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or closely related discipline or equivalent years of industry experience

7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior building and systems commissioning experience

Proficient with building commissioning principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues

Extensive knowledge of smart building design

Experience with building planning, design, and installation management; including active involvement in a variety of renovation and new design projects

Well-defined specific knowledge of relevant building technology/system installation and/or construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements

Well-developed ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of testing and validation, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate standards or regulations

Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations on various aspects of the installation and design of equipment, facilities, and systems

Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience

Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment

Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC

Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, load calculations, discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, Revit), technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools

Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, load calculations, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution

Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently

Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek

Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements