Commissioning Authority - San Francisco, CA

Tetra Tech•San Francisco, CA

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, is seeking a Commissioning Authority to join their world-class Commissioning Team in San Francisco, CA. This role is an opportunity to be part of a global leader in building engineering focused on climate change solutions through decarbonization, electrification, and resilient design. Commissioning is a quality assurance process that ensures systems and components are installed and operate as intended, benefiting building and infrastructure owners. This role involves both office and field work, including hands-on testing of systems to improve building performance, energy efficiency, reliability, and occupant comfort. The Glumac Commissioning Team specializes in providing high-quality commissioning services, with over 30 full-time staff working on projects such as LEED Cx, Title 24 Cx, retro-commissioning, energy studies, measurement and verification, and ongoing commissioning. They collaborate with clients from design through move-in and beyond, engaging owners, design teams, contractors, and building operators to achieve project goals across diverse market sectors including commercial, high-tech, healthcare, education, government, and infrastructure.

Requirements

Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctoral degree in Engineering or a related field.
5+ years of related industry experience.
ANSI/ISO Accreditation Cx Certification (BCxA CCP, ACG CxA, ASHRAE BCxP)
Strong knowledge of MEP system design and operation, controls, and instrumentation.
Project management expertise, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource planning.
Strong client-facing and relationship management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in MS Office.
Ability to climb ladders/stairs and lift/carry loads above 20 lbs.
Ability to be on a job site for extended periods (8-10 hours).
Willingness and ability to travel as needed, approximately 20%25.
Valid driver’s license and insurance.
Must be located in and eligible to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Professional licensure (PE license, Energy Management, or TAB certifications) is a plus.
Experience with commissioning software or ongoing commissioning tools.
Experience with mechanical and/or controls.
Experience with mission-critical and life sciences projects.
Electrical experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Conduct field functional testing.
Create pre-functional and functional checklists.
Lead commissioning meetings and manage the commissioning process for assigned projects.
Perform field observations and document test results.
Maintain issue resolution logs and compile commissioning reports.
Assist with project management duties as needed.
Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
Additional duties as required.