What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commissioning Agent - Santa Barbara position at BMA Mechanical?
Established in 1989, BMA Mechanical is a company for problem solvers, innovators, and team players. We get excited about things like saving energy and water, designing with the latest and greatest, and helping our customers achieve their vision. Our mission is to develop, support, and shape the built environment with innovative, resilient, and sustainable solutions. We call it the California Standard.
What We Offer:
We encourage a healthy work/life balance and are dedicated to cultivating an excellent work atmosphere for our team. BMA provides opportunities for paid continuing education and ongoing industry training. Our benefits package includes generous vacation time, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision benefits, annual bonus, 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions.
Position in Brief:
Looking for a new challenge that combines your technical skills with real-world impact? If you’ve worked in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, controls, or construction, building commissioning could be an exciting way to expand your career.
We’re looking for a Commissioning Agent who wants to apply their hands-on experience in a new way — helping buildings perform at their best for energy efficiency, comfort, and reliability. Your background in other fields gives you a unique perspective that makes you a great fit for this role.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Prepare and compile all required commissioning documents and deliverables in step with project schedules.
- Responsible for creating all required Design Phase Commissioning Documents, Construction Phase Commissioning Documents, and providing Construction Phase Commissioning services.
- Deliver meaningful value to ensure building systems meet project goals, the project owner’s expectations & requirements, and function as intended by the project designers.
- Input and maintain current information in BMA’s project management database.
- Coordinate with internal and external project teams to create all required documentation and ensure that it aligns with BMA’s contractual obligations prevailing code requirements.
- Read and interpret technical documents including Construction Documents, Shop Drawings, and Project Specifications.
- Work in collaboration with project stakeholders, and architecture/engineering/construction professionals to document, observe, and report on the design, construction, and operation of building systems (lighting, HVAC, renewable energy systems, etc…).
- Host and attend project meetings as needed.
Qualifications:
- Certification as a Commissioning Agent/Provider (CxA, BCxA) preferred.
- Construction experience and familiarity with current building technologies/techniques preferred.
- Excellent time management and project prioritization.
- Software skills preferred: MS Office365, BlueRithm, Bluebeam Revu,
- Growth mindset
- Technical degree, or other industry specific work experience demonstrating high level of technical capability preferred.
- Valid Driver's license & access to personal automobile for travel to project sites (company reimbursed mileage).
- A working knowledge of current codes/standards including California Mechanical Code, California Energy Code, CALGreen Code, and ASHRAE Commissioning Standards.
For consideration, please provide:
- a cover letter that includes information on why you are interested in this position.
- a detailed resume.
BMA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or other protected status.
Salary : $30 - $46