Commissioning Field Engineer

Field Commissioning Engineer

Position Summary : The Field Commissioning Engineer will lead our commissioning team and information from start to finish for projects. The Field Commissioning Engineer will lead onsite quality control efforts by assisting subcontractors and vendors with startup preparation, including reviewing startup schedules and any impact that other subcontractors may have during startup. The Field Commissioning Engineer will collaborate with design professionals, clients, subcontractors, and craftspeople to address complex commissioning coordination issues. This position is on the front line in avoiding and solving technical problems that arise.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Assist project management team in keeping subcontractor's startup dates on schedule.
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of all systems requirements to perform startups.
• Implement and manage the project QA / QC Program, review and approve subcontractor QA / QC Programs to ensure alignment.
• Schedule and coordinate QC Specialists.
• Perform onsite inspections including underground utilities.
• Conduct QA / QC Meetings.
• Ensure all subcontractors are following their approved QA / QC Plans.
• Perform onsite inspections of delivered Owner Furnished Equipment.
• Participate in scheduling meetings to ensure startups are on schedule and assist the Construction Managers in reworking schedule to an achievable startup date.
• Ensure systems are ready to operate in a safe manner, ensure all safety precautions are in place prior to any system being operated.
• Have sufficient skills and knowledge to understand that the subcontractor or vendor has performed all aspects of the startup.
• Coordinate work with Mechanical, Electrical and Electrical Low Voltage Project Managers and their associated team members.
• Interpretation of construction documents, controls sequences and technical manuals.
• Run startup meetings involving Area Construction Managers, Design Team members, multiple subcontractors, local utility agencies and owners to coordinate / drive MEP system start up activities.
• Interface between Area Construction Managers and multiple subcontractors to assist in coordinating mechanical / electrical startups.
• Verify all documentation is complete and equipment being prepared for startup is construction complete and can be safely started.
• Organize and facilitate training of Owner's personnel in the operations and maintenance of all systems.
• Review and process project submittal information and coordinate between multiple submittals to ensure the accuracy and functionality of each component of the various systems.
• Receiving and distributing requests for information (RFI) and change documents issued by other offices.
• Organization, ensure completion and filing of record documents.
• Information storage and retrieval using a computer and other handheld electronic hardware.
• Technical advisor at onsite field construction office.
• Must be able to access all areas and levels of construction site for work progress review.
• Work schedule must be flexible to allow extended hours or off-shift work to accommodate changing construction schedule and sequences.
• Writing and publishing meeting minutes, schedule graphs and activity checklists.
• Provide clear communication verbally, written and electronically.

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About Us :

Hoffman is building a diverse company, and we welcome all candidates to apply. Headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, the Hoffman Construction name is synonymous with some of the most iconic projects in the region like the Portland International Airport, the Space Needle Century Project, MoPOP, Seattle Central Library, Colman Dock, Randall Children's Hospital, and the University of Oregon's Hayward Field. Our company has been in business for almost a century, but we're not stuck in the past. We encourage innovation, and we welcome diversity. Hoffman is employee-owned, which means employee owners have a stake in the company's long term success, and it means you have the freedom and independence to solve challenges without bureaucratic second-guessing. You'll earn highly competitive pay, get professional skills training and enjoy benefits like free primary healthcare for you and your family through our dedicated healthcare clinics, health insurance, paid time off, a generous retirement program and a culture of inclusion and acceptance. The people who work here take pride in their work, support each other and drive our commitment to exceptional construction, from urban high-rise towers, educational buildings, museums and libraries to advanced technology, industrial manufacturing facilities, water treatment plants, healthcare facilities and more. Hoffman is a place where you can feel like you belong. Many of our employees have been here for 20+ years. They often join us straight out of college or apprenticeships and grow their entire careers here. We're looking for people with a wide range of talents in positions from the jobsite to our corporate offices. Explore our website (), and, if you like what you see, apply today.

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