Job DescriptionCompany Description
At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and sub consultant on projects large and small, including commercial, retail, institutional, government, industrial, and project/construction management. Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 20locations serving clients across the United States and overseas.
To meet client objectives and to integrate our many disciplines, we can create teams comprised of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and corrosion control, as well as project/construction managers and professionals in a variety of specialty services. This ability has made us a leader in the engineering and construction communities, and has strengthened our reputation as being progressive, innovative, and a great place to work.
Job Description
Coffman Engineers' Seattle office has an immediate opening for a Commissioning Specialist with the ability to plan, organize, direct, market, and supervise commissioning activities, including technical service/support for the installation, start-up, testing, and troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical and building envelope systems on new and existing building projects. Strong leadership, effective client management, execution of commissioning plans, and marketing support are position requirements. Working independently, completing assigned tasks on time, and communicating clearly are position requirements.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION:
Supervise/train assigned technical/administrative personnel working independently or as part of a team
Exhibit professionalism working with peers, clients, consults, contractors and governmental representatives
Communicate clearly with written and verbal instruction
Read and comprehend technically written material
Complete assigned tasks in a timely and logical manner while exercising discretion and good judgment
Establish and maintain positive work relationship with clients, fellow employees and project team
Work 40 hours/week or more including nights, weekends, holidays and adverse weather conditions
Travel on a regular basis for extended periods of time within and outside Washington State
Schedule and lead commissioning meetings and record meeting minutes for distribution
Operate commissioning and TAB equipment proficiently
Prepare commissioning plans, specifications, pre-functional checklists & functional test scripts
Provide logic and coordinate commissioning schedules for design/submittal review, installation verification, equipment start-up, point-to-point verification, acceptance testing, and operator training
Review design criteria, review drawings/specification, review equipment submittals & validate installation, direct functional performance tests, setup/review trend logs, maintain issues log, and help resolve construction installation deficiencies
Extract specific project requirements from issued plans and specifications
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THIS POSITION:
Lifting and Moving: 100 lbs. occasionally, 50 lbs. frequently, and 20 lbs. regularly
Climbing/Balancing: Frequent work on step ladders, extension ladders, scaffolding and uneven surfaces
Walking: Extensive walking frequently required throughout a regular or extended workday
Stooping/Bending/Crawling: Frequent requirement and often necessary in confined spaces
Standing/Sitting: Both can range from 0-100% each day
Reaching: Frequent reaching overhead, horizontally and below feet
Vision: Corrected vision to 20/20 required or adequate to perform all essential functions
Color Vision: Required
Driving Vehicles/Air Travel: Frequently required
Qualifications
High School degree or equivalent required; associate degree or commissioning certification preferred
5 or more years of commissioning experience with at least 2 years in team leadership role
High level of organizational and written/verbal communication skills
Project management & communication skills, and ability to function independently without supervision
Proficient with use of Microsoft Windows operating systems (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point)
Experience with construction site work activity conditions, processes, and safety protocols
Experience in use of Air Balancing tools, and direct digital control systems desired
Experience with engineering, design, construction, and post-construction practices
Supervisory experience including technical and administrative abilities for training assigned personnel
Experience with job site inspection of equipment/systems installation and safety protocols
Knowledge of and commitment to abide with applicable local, State and Federal laws, ordinances and rules
Maintaining a valid Washington State driver's license is required
Expected annual salary of $75,000 - $105,000.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
No paid interview travel or relocation assistance provided for this position.
Additional Information
Why You Want To Work Here
Coffman truly focuses on its employees. We support and encourage individually tailored professional and technical advancement as well as personal growth. We offer an excellent salary and comprehensive package (including eligibility for annual discretionary bonuses), a desirable location, and a professional office environment with the opportunity to work with a collaborative team.
Coffman offers a flexible PTO program), a fun office environment, and free daily breakfast (waffles!). Coffman' Seattle office is located in a newly renovated office space close to convenient transportation options, the historic Pike Place Market, and all that downtown and the waterfront has to offer. We welcome the dedicated and the driven. Join us.
Don't take our word for it. Check out what others are saying:
Coffman At A Glance:
43 years in business
650+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 20 locations
Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning and project/construction management
#27 Top 80 Engineering Firms, Building Design+Construction, 2019
#29 Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021
#157 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2022
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Coffman Engineers is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disabled.