Lead Consultant - Commissioning

WSP USA is seeking a full-time Lead Consultant - Commissioning for their Raleigh, NC office. The successful candidate will provide support to technical staff, engineers, and project managers to validate construction, integrity, operability, and the commissioning of building systems and facilities projects in the public and private sector.

Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site during various construction phases
• Perform professional building and system commissioning work by conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions
• Develop and oversee configuration, testing specifications, and readiness plans
• Involved from project inception to completion for commissioning work deliverables throughout the various project work phases
• Develop and incorporate advanced technologies, monitoring, modeling techniques, design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies
• Verify site characteristics and provide technical assistance on various design, installation, and integration issues relating to commissioning and retro commissioning of building systems
• Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams to execute project work on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects
• Coordinate, review and approve commissioning and operational plans, ensuring data integrity and work is compliant with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations
• Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, cross-sections, technical drawings, spreadsheets, and other 2D/3D illustrations
• Maintain quality control standards, document logs of control and equipment functionality testing and verification, and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, calculations, statistical analysis, and reporting
• Assist with development and scoping of medium- to large-sized commissioning projects
• Provide guidance and training to entry-level to mid-level commissioning staff
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations
• Analyze, evaluate, and interpret data obtained during site assessments, offering input with developing action plans for moderate- to high-level risk installation, equipment operations, and/or mitigation activities
• Prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs)
• Interact with any applicable regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner
• Collaborate with other professionals, engineers, inspectors, project control, and technicians on public and privately-funded building improvement and development projects
• Remain current in latest commissioning techniques and practices
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or closely related discipline or equivalent years of industry experience
• 7-10+ years of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior building and systems commissioning experience
• Familiarity with building commissioning principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues
• Familiarity with building planning, design, and installation management; including renovation and new design
• Familiarity with smart building design
• Highly familiar with relevant building technology/system installation and/or construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements
• Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience
• Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools
• Experience with discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, Revit)
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
• Retirement savings
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

Compensation:

• Expected Salary: $110,000 - $155,000