Commissioning Lead, Mechanical

IPS-Integrated Project Services•Cary, NC

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About The Position

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. In this role, you will perform mission-critical facilities commissioning-based services with a primary focus on standalone commissioning. You will also consult on and manage commissioning projects as developed and defined in project agreements with IPS’ clients. Additionally, you will perform site auditing, quality reviews, and commissioning services as required to meet project requirements and develop business opportunities and projects with a primary focus on commissioning and related consulting.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a Bachelor of Science in a related field is required or equivalent experience.
8+ years’ experience in the Mechanical/ HVAC Field.
Demonstrated/recognized areas of expertise by industry in start-up, QA/QC, and commissioning.
Experience with commissioning and other related activities and processes.
Detailed experience in a commissioning discipline with a knowledge and understanding of pharmaceutical.
Design/Build/Commission/Validate processes and how they relate to regulatory requirements and cGMP regulations within the E.U. and U.S. FDA.
Familiar with LEED commissioning requirements
Previous Data Center/Mission Critical experience.
Experience with leading CxA Projects.
Mechanical equipment testing experience in a Critical Facilities / Data Center Facilities environment.
Experience with Level 1-5 Commissioning.

Nice To Haves

A/E experience working in complex facilities or mission-critical projects.

Responsibilities

Provides client management functions.
Provide working knowledge in the delivery of technical projects in these areas.
Provide consulting-based services in areas of expertise.
Manage project teams delivering primarily standalone commissioning.
Equipment pre-start-up and start-up procedures; development of test scripts, checklists, and Comprehensive Commissioning documentation.
Write comprehensive reports which include the following sections: recommendations for optimizing building operations, functional checklists, list of deficiencies, equipment operation, reports (air flow, heat transfer, etc.), and manuals.
Review design criteria, specifications, drawings, equipment submittals, and other pertinent documentation to commissioning.
Develop and administer functional tests for various building MEP systems, such as fire alarm and control systems, HVAC, Chillers, and CRAC units.
Integrated system testing; compilation of all testing procedure results, and commission plan preparation.
Support, train, mentor, and guide Commissioning Consultants and overall department staff in the delivery of commissioning services and areas of expertise.
Perform commissioning-related audits of clients’ facilities and quality systems.
Assume Project Management/Project Executive roles as requested and required to meet IPS workload demands.
Remain highly active in professional organizations and strive to be recognized in the industry.
Provide training and seminar presentations to the industry.
Network at professional functions and develop project leads and opportunities through industry contacts.
Support strategic BD activities through networking.
Generate and perform commissioning deliverable activities, audits, and other related services as required, to meet project requirements and personal billability goals.
Work with potential new and existing clients to initiate projects following current industry practices.
Perform strategic and master planning activities to assure projects are initiated/started “on the right foot”.
Other duties as assigned.