What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commissioning Agent position at Henderson Companies?
At Henderson, we're about more than just buildings
We're about the people, experiences, and potential found inside. We’re a company of problem-solvers and innovators known for our technical excellence and ability to come up with out-of-the-box solutions. We love the process of bringing buildings to life. And we're changing the industry by integrating the building design and construction process.
We're about the people, experiences, and potential found inside. We’re a company of problem-solvers and innovators known for our technical excellence and ability to come up with out-of-the-box solutions. We love the process of bringing buildings to life. And we're changing the industry by integrating the building design and construction process.
As an ESOP, each of our employee-owners are an essential part of our mission to lead the industry in innovation, sustainability, and client experience. With a vision to build a better world, Team Henderson has a people-first culture and diverse portfolio of world-class facilities.
It's What We Do
We provide total building system design services across multiple high-growth markets for industry leaders. You'll get to use your talent to work on projects for some of the biggest names in mission-critical, higher education, sports, healthcare, grocery, restaurant, and retail within the sectors we serve in business, community, grocery, health, retail, & venue.
It's How We're Different
We're about more than just buildings. We're about you. You, and the hundreds of passionate employee-owners who make us who we are. We’ve always been committed to providing an inclusive workplace where people can bring their full self to work and helps people reach their full potential – both as professionals and individuals. Together, we dream up innovative solutions for industry-wide problems, design spaces that become landmarks, and toast the good life at our happy hours. Take a peek into what makes us different here: https://youtu.be/AIt17t_uJ-A?si=oSMy5zQeUcb_faE3
Henderson Building Solutions is looking for a Commissioning Agent to join their Commissioning Team in Houston. The employee is responsible for developing, budgeting, managing, and executing building systems commissioning, retro-commissioning, and ongoing commissioning projects. The employee is responsible for both client and employee management on a project level. In addition, the employee serves as a technical resource for other members of the commissioning team for both commissioning and design issues. The employee also trains employees, generates schedules and determines staffing requirements.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of construction or engineering preferred.
- Common examples include Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Science, Construction Engineering or Construction Management.
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
- Commissioning certification(s) required (NEBB, BCxA, AABC, ASHRAE).
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to reliably and predictably carry out the functions of this job.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to work with a high degree of independence without the need for oversight or mentoring.
- Ability to understand drawings and specifications and how they translate into a building
- Understanding of mechanical and electrical systems for commercial, institutional and light industrial facilities as they relate to commissioning.
- Advanced knowledge of Automation and controls systems, HVAC systems, plumbing, fire alarm/life safety systems, lighting and lighting controls, and test and balance.
- Have an understanding of building energy codes, ASHRAE, ACG and LEED commissioning requirements.
- Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Revit and Bluebeam
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional Engineering License preferred.
- OHSA training preferred.
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:
- Develops and maintains client relationships.
- Creates proposals for work based on RFPs or owner requests.
- Setups projects and folders.
- Coordinates scheduling of site visits with contractors and clients.
- Determines staffing requirements to complete projects.
- Manages project billing and budgets.
- Creates and/or reviews owner project requirements and basis of design documents, construction plans and specifications.
- Reviews drawings and maintains a record of comments.
- Generates checklists and tests for equipment.
- Leads and attends commissioning meetings.
- Makes site visits to complete pre-functional test checklists.
- Interacts with appropriate subcontractors.
- Generates site observation and issues reports.
- Reviews equipment submittals and maintains a record of comments.
- Creates custom functional performance test scripts for each piece of equipment to be commissioned using the approved submittal and design documents as a guide.
- Coordinates the review of these documents with the construction team prior to acceptance testing.
- Makes site visits to complete functional performance tests.
- Generates site observation and issues reports.
- Generates final reports.
- Makes presentations as needed.
- Identifies, secures, and/or manages relationships with outside organizations, potential clients and owners.
- Maintain high level of client satisfaction through project execution in order to gain repeat business.
Let's Talk Perks
We take care of our people. As a Henderson employee, you'll enjoy some pretty awesome perks. Trust us, your friends will all have work envy.
Culture
Flexible Work Hours (Because we all need to balance work and life.)
Casual Dress Code (Be yourself, please.)
Paid Volunteer Time (We literally pay you to volunteer.)
Paid Parental Leave (Because we know both parents deserve to be there for a new child.)
Health and Wellness Initiatives (Get Fit and Stay Fit.)
Receptive and Forward-Thinking Leadership (Our doors are always open.)
Clear Career Path Options (We want you to excel.)
Benefits
Industry-leading 401K match and profit sharing (When the company succeeds, we all share in that success.)
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (Yes, our employees are the owners.)
Paid Training for Professional Development (We’ll pay for the time you take getting better at what you do.)
Performance Bonuses (When you do well, we reward you for your work.)
Comprehensive and Extensive Insurance (We’ve got you covered.)
Paid Term Life and Disability (We’ve got your family covered, too.)
Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts (We'll help you take advantage of tax savings.)
Paid Time Off and Sick Time off (Take a break. You deserve it!)
Financial Wellness & Coaching Program (Financial security makes you a happier team member.)
More information can be found here - https://www.hendersonengineers.com/careers/.
Henderson Engineers, Inc. and Henderson Building Solutions are EEO Employers/Vet/Disabled and participate in the E-Verify program.
Applicants for positions with Henderson Engineers/Henderson Building Solutions must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of eligibility will be required at the time of commencement of employment.
All offers will be contingent upon completion of the hiring process including verifications and background checks as required for employment.
To all recruitment agencies: Henderson does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Henderson without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Henderson. Please, no phone calls or emails.
NOTICE TO CANDIDATES: RECRUITMENT FRAUD ALERT
Henderson representatives conduct all email communications exclusively through a company email address that ends with @hendersonengineers.com, @hendersonbuilding.com. We extend offers of employment only after a comprehensive interview process and will never ask you for a payment of any sort nor offer one for any reason. Henderson will not ask any applicant to purchase equipment, nor offer to reimburse any applicant for expenses incurred prior to employment. We will not request personal information until a legitimate offer of employment has been extended. If you suspect a recruitment attempt is fraudulent, you should cease communications. All legitimate job opportunities are posted on our company website’s careers page.