MEP Commissioning Reviewer

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a MEP Commisioning Reviewer that will serve as the School Construction Authority's on-site representative overseeing one or more construction projects at various stages of development. This role will sit primarily on the job site.

Who are we?

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Who are you?

You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane's core value of Caring and "People First" workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You're a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You're someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions.

Your core values match Gilbane's: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

What's in it for you?

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.

The MEP Commissioning (Cx) Engineer supports the Supervisor in managing and overseeing the commissioning process of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems for various Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and Capacity projects. This position is responsible for ensuring commissioning compliance with SCA standards and applicable regulatory requirements including the New York City Energy Conservation Code (NYCECC), ASHRAE 90.1, and SCA Green Schools Guide (LEEDv5 equivalent).
Systems Commissioned
Mechanical Systems - HVAC&R equipment and associated controls
Plumbing Systems - Domestic hot water systems, domestic and process water pumping, and mixing systems.
Electrical Systems - Electrical service and distribution, Lighting, receptacle and lighting controls
Emergency Power Systems - Emergency generators and Automatic transfer switches
Renewable Energy Systems - Photovoltaic (PV) system
Other systems, equipment and components that are used for heating, cooling or ventilation and that affect energy use.

Key Duties
* Effectively manage the commissioning process for projects requiring MEP systems commissioning across design, construction, start-up, and post-occupancy phases.
* Assign work to SCA commissioning consultants and review proposals for MEP commissioning services during both design and construction phases to ensure scope alignment, technical adequacy, and compliance with SCA standards, while also overseeing consultant payment request processing.
* Assist the supervisor in managing SCA consultants engaged in MEP commissioning design reviews, construction phase oversight, and project closeout activities.
* Review and update construction checklists (pre-functional checks) for all equipment and systems to be commissioned, ensuring alignment with Contract specifications, SCA design standards, applicable codes and regulatory requirements and Project-specific performance criteria Alternatively, review this documentation when prepared by third-party consultants.
* Review and update functional performance test procedures for all commissioned systems to ensure verification of proper installation, system integration, sequence of operations, and performance under all modes of operation. Alternatively, review these procedures when developed by third-party consultants.
* Support project commissioning closeout activities by coordinating with commissioning consultants, SCA departments, consultants, and contractors, including organizing and leading recurring borough meetings and project-specific meetings.
* Handle multiple projects at the same time.

* CIP and Capacity Project Design Reviews
a. Review scope documents and design submissions for Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and Capacity projects at key design milestones using the Bluebeam platform and established SCA review protocols.
b. Evaluate drawings, specifications, and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with SCA Design Standards, Project-specific scope requirements, applicable codes and regulatory requirements as well as verifying and or enhancing the overall quality of the design.
c. Identify commissioning-related issues, design gaps, constructability concerns, and potential code compliance issues early in the design process and document findings with clear, written review comments. Participate in project progress meetings and design review/QC meetings, as required, to facilitate discussion and resolution of identified issues.
* Special Programs & Regulatory Research
a. Assist the Technical Standards and Green Schools divisions in reviewing Local Laws, energy codes, and regulatory updates to assess impacts on existing SCA standards and commissioning requirements.
b. Assist in the development, revision, and implementation of new or updated SCA design standards, commissioning guidelines, and technical requirements.
c. Contribute technical recommendations to enhance energy efficiency, system reliability, maintainability, and long-term operational performance across school facilities.

Qualifications
* NYS licensed P.E. or R.A. preferred.
* Minimum years of MEP commissioning experience (design review, pre-functional and functional test procedures, construction phase oversight).
* Strong knowledge of energy codes, LEED standards, industry standards and protocols for commissioning.
Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook; Bluebeam Revu; AutoCAD; and Adobe InDesign

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

For (New York) this ranges from $110,000-$145,000 plus benefits and retirement program.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees' education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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