Assistant Vice President - Commissioning
About The Position
WSP USA is seeking a full-time Assistant Vice President - Commissioning for its Boise, Idaho office. The role supports technical staff, engineers, and project managers in validating construction, integrity, operability, and commissioning of building systems and facility projects in the public and private sectors. Work includes assisting with planning, directing, coordinating, testing, commissioning, and retro-commissioning building systems such as HVAC, steam, compressed air, chilled water, plumbing, and automation. The position produces accurate, concise documentation on equipment configuration, optimization studies, functional testing, readiness testing, and transition from construction to operations, while meeting industry standards for performance, reliability, safety, and security. The position contributes to commissioning research, inspections, data analysis, configuration and readiness planning, testing specifications, cost estimates, technical reports, risk assessment, and field/site work coordination. It collaborates with project teams, clients, owners, engineers, inspectors, and technicians. Work schedules may extend beyond a typical workweek, and travel may be required based on project needs. WSP USA is an engineering and professional services firm serving the buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. WSP USA has more than 15,000 employees in over 300 U.S. offices. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- At least 10 years of relevant post-education experience, including prior building and systems commissioning experience.
- Familiarity with building commissioning principles, practices, processes, design/build, and their application to project-related issues.
- Familiarity with building planning, design, and installation management, including renovation and new design.
- Familiarity with smart building design.
- Strong familiarity with relevant building technology and system installation or construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Analytical mindset and sound judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with technical and non-technical audiences.
- Self-leadership, attention to detail and accuracy, and ability to multitask and prioritize in a dynamic work environment.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Basic proficiency in technical writing, office automation, software, technology, mathematical principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
- Record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
- Ability to work schedules that meet project-specific requirements and may extend beyond the typical workweek.
- Ability to travel as required by project-specific needs.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree.
- Essential or enhancing professional licensure or certification.
- Interest in obtaining LEED certification.
- Membership in and/or active participation in local professional practice organizations.
Responsibilities
- Collect, compile, and analyze data from job sites, construction phases, surveys, blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, flow diagrams, reports, and other materials for energy auditing, validation, and commissioning.
- Conduct research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, resources, layouts, usage, and systems to assess compliance with applicable rules, standards, codes, and permits.
- Assist in developing system configurations, testing specifications, and readiness plans, and prepare or update checklists, punch lists, and cost estimates in coordination with owners, disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.
- Assist in developing technology, monitoring devices, modeling techniques, design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies to support proper equipment installation and operation.
- Verify site characteristics and provide technical assistance on design, installation, and integration issues for commissioning and retro-commissioning building systems, including HVAC, steam, compressed air, chilled water, plumbing, and automation.
- Write technical reports summarizing research, testing, specifications, findings, and conclusions, and prepare supporting documentation using sketches, calculations, software, spreadsheets, technical drawings, flow diagrams, illustrations, and reports.
- Assist technical staff and project managers with risk identification and assessment and provide input on design concepts, installation, mitigation, improvement, and renovation activities.
- Work with cross-functional teams to execute project work.
- Assist with work plan preparation and coordination of field and site work.
- Complete training on assigned tasks.
- Collaborate with professionals, engineers, inspectors, project control staff, and technicians on building improvement and development projects.
- Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Disability coverage
- Life coverage
- Retirement savings
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation or other personal time
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
