Senior Commissioning Authority | Los Angeles, CA

IMEG Consultants • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

IMEG is hiring a Senior Commissioning Authority in Los Angeles, California, to perform commissioning responsibilities across building types, including large and complex projects. The role leads commissioning and retro-commissioning efforts from planning and design review through construction, functional testing, and post-occupancy follow-up. It involves preparing plans and specifications, managing project documentation through Cx Alloy, coordinating with owners, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams, and helping deliver high-performing building systems.

The position manages multiple commissioning projects, including client relationships, team coordination, schedules, and budgets, and manages projects with a minimum contract value of $750,000. The successful candidate reviews construction documents and equipment submittals, develops commissioning deliverables and tests, analyzes building operations, conducts field observations, leads commissioning meetings, and communicates with project stakeholders. The role also contributes to improved processes and best practices and mentors less-experienced team members.

IMEG is a 100% employee-owned firm offering opportunities to work across disciplines on sustainable projects. The commissioning team supports new construction from design through occupancy and helps existing buildings improve system performance, operating costs, environmental impact, and occupant comfort. Travel may be up to 30%, depending on project needs. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• At least 10 years of experience in commissioning or the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) consulting industry, or equivalent; 12 years preferred. The posting also lists a 14-year minimum and 16 years preferred for commissioning or MEP design consulting experience, or equivalent.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a wide range of clients.
• Experienced knowledge of HVAC and electrical system designs and operations.
• Experienced knowledge of building automation and lighting control systems.
• Experienced knowledge of commissioning industry standards, including ASHRAE, ACG, and BCxA, and code requirements.
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including CEC Title 24, ASHRAE, IECC, IMC, and NEC.
• Experience reviewing construction documents, including mechanical, controls, plumbing, and electrical drawings and specifications.
• Experienced knowledge of electrical and fire/life safety systems.
• Knowledge of construction industry safety practices and procedures.
• Experience troubleshooting field devices and control hardware and software.
• Ability to self-perform functional testing of building MEP systems and coordinate non-standard test scopes such as technology and BECx.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Skill with PDF editors such as Bluebeam and Adobe, plus additional online project management software.
• Ability to travel up to 30%, with travel varying according to project needs.
• Not eligible for sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification.
• Recognized Building Commissioning certification, or the ability and desire to obtain one.
• 12 years of commissioning or MEP consulting experience preferred.
• 16 years of commissioning or MEP design consulting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support multiple commissioning projects, including client interface, team coordination, schedule management, and budget oversight.
• Manage projects with a minimum contract value of $750,000.
• Review construction documents and equipment submittals for commissioning compliance and project alignment.
• Develop commissioning plans, reports, pre-functional checklists, and functional performance test procedures.
• Perform technical analysis of building operations, including controls and sequences.
• Assist with and self-perform functional testing of building systems as required.
• Conduct jobsite field observations, write detailed field reports, and lead commissioning meetings.
• Communicate proactively with clients and project stakeholders throughout project delivery.
• Contribute to improving commissioning processes and best practices.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and project managers, and mentor less-experienced team members.
• Support commissioning and retro-commissioning activities, including design reviews, construction coordination, testing, issue resolution, and post-occupancy follow-up.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage, including health, dental, and vision insurance; employees may enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day.
• Employee wellness program.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO), described as generous.
• Flexible schedule.
• Assistance with tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement.
• Potential annual bonuses and stock ownership options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior