Commissioning Authority - San Francisco

Tetra Tech•San Francisco, CA

13h•$100,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Opportunity: Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, is seeking a Commissioning Authority to join our world-class Commissioning Team. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a global leader in building engineering committed to combatting climate change through decarbonization, electrification, and resilient design. Position Summary: Commissioning is a quality assurance process that is invaluable to building and infrastructure owners, ensuring that systems and components are installed and operate as intended. This role will give you a chance to experience work both in the office and in the field with hands-on testing of a range of systems improving building performance, energy efficiency, reliability, and occupant comfort. The Glumac Commissioning Team is a dedicated team of professionals focused exclusively on providing the highest quality commissioning services. Currently, we have over 30 full-time commissioning staff working on world-class projects, including LEED Cx, Title 24 Cx, retro-commissioning, energy studies, measurement and verification, ongoing commissioning, etc. We work with our clients from design to move-in and beyond, bringing together the owner, design team, contractors, and building operators to support and achieve the project goals. Our project owners (or clients) come from a wide array of market sectors, including commercial office developers, high tech manufacturers and data center operators, healthcare providers, biotech and pharmaceutical manufacturers, entertainment industry studios, K-12 districts and higher education campuses, government entities, infrastructure managers (roadways, airports, tunnels, water treatment facilities, and power distribution), and many more.

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.

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.