At Henderson, we're about more than just buildings We're about the people, experiences, and longevity of a building. We're a company of problem-solvers and innovators known for our technical excellence and ability to provide come up with out-of-the-box solutions when it comes to design and construction. We love the process of bringing buildings to life - and keeping them in shape long after the doors open.
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 and construction services across multiple high-growth markets throughout the country 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, and 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 provide dream up innovative solutions for our clients industry-wide problems, design and construct 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
Project Summary: 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.
Key Role Responsibilities: Project/Program Management
- 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.
Design Phase Commissioning Tasks
- 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.
Construction Phase Commissioning Tasks
- 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.
Commissioning Test Script Development (Functional Performance Tests)
- 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.
Acceptance Phase Commissioning Tasks
- Makes site visits to complete functional performance tests.
- Generates site observation and issues reports.
- Generates final reports.
Business Development
- 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.
Role Requirements: Education
- 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
Licenses & Technical Competencies
- Commissioning certification(s) required (NEBB, BCxA, AABC, ASHRAE)
- Professional Engineering License preferred
- OHSA training preferred
- 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 multi-task and think critically
- Time management skills
- 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
- Must demonstrate proficiency in all core competencies as described and characterized in this job description.
Work Environment: - Significant travel required - approximately 50% of time.
- Must be flexible and able to travel with little notice.
- Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
- Ability to read, write and communicate in English
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.
