Yale University
Commissioning Program Manager
Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, us, 06540
Commissioning Program Manager
University Job Title : Program Manager, Commissioning
Bargaining Unit : None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)
Time Type : Full time
Duration Type : Regular
Compensation Grade : Administration & Operations
Compensation Grade Profile : Senior Manager; Senior Program Leader (P6)
Total # of hours to be worked:
40
Work Week : Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
Work Location : Central Campus
Worksite Address : 2 Whitney Avenue New Haven, CT 06510
Work Model : On-site
Position Focus:
Reporting to the Director of Engineering & Energy Management with latitude to exercise a high level of independent judgment and initiative, the Commissioning Program Manager will develop and lead the university’s commissioning program, providing technical direction, management, and subject matter expertise in support of commissioning activities, including construction commissioning, building envelope commissioning, retro-commissioning, monitoring-based, and connected commissioning. The Commissioning Program Manager will interact with Yale’s planning and project management staff, operations personnel, and consulting professionals to standardize and promote highly effective commissioning activities to ensure performance criteria of projects is consistently met and in support of the University’s ambitious capital program and climate action commitment. Experience with commissioning firms, innovative comprehensive commissioning services, and managing projects and teams is expected.
Essential Duties :
Lead and maintain the development of campus-wide commissioning policies, requirements, and standards for capital and non-capital improvement projects.
Collaborate with capital program planners and project managers on individual projects to define commissioning scope, select qualified commissioning agents, review project documentation and construction milestones for compliance with the commissioning program.
Collaborate with the broader engineering team and other Yale stakeholders to review the work of design professionals concerning the University objectives and design standards.
Perform and lead a team of internal and contractor-sourced resources to perform routine site visits and verify installation, start-up, functional performance testing, training, and supporting documentation.
Lead, coordinate, and verify project performance requirements and post-occupancy system operation have been successfully achieved.
Act as a liaison with the project team to verify that adequate systems training has been identified, scheduled, and performed as required by project specifications.
Assist University operations staff in troubleshooting mechanical systems.
Review and suggest improvements to building automation systems as appropriate.
Participate in budget development for projects and capital spending.
May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience : Bachelor’s degree in engineering and eight years of commissioning experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Skills/Abilities :
Well-developed analytical and critical thinking skills. Strong verbal and written communications skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills with willingness to establish productive rapport with staff and teams throughout the University.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities, programs, and organizational goals, while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
Ability and enthusiasm to learn and lead over time, stay informed of industry best practices.
Ability to promote proactive energy management and climate action strategies on projects of all scale and scope at the University.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills : Experience with all aspects of commissioning processes and principles from project formulation through turnover, and performance diagnostics. Experience with building automation systems, including Johnson Controls, Siemens, and Niagara-based systems.
Preferred Licenses or Certifications : PE, CEM, or one of the national CxA professional designations. LEED Certification.
Background Check Requirements : All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position.
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement : The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19.
EEO Statement : University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
Note : Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.
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Bargaining Unit : None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)
Time Type : Full time
Duration Type : Regular
Compensation Grade : Administration & Operations
Compensation Grade Profile : Senior Manager; Senior Program Leader (P6)
Total # of hours to be worked:
40
Work Week : Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
Work Location : Central Campus
Worksite Address : 2 Whitney Avenue New Haven, CT 06510
Work Model : On-site
Position Focus:
Reporting to the Director of Engineering & Energy Management with latitude to exercise a high level of independent judgment and initiative, the Commissioning Program Manager will develop and lead the university’s commissioning program, providing technical direction, management, and subject matter expertise in support of commissioning activities, including construction commissioning, building envelope commissioning, retro-commissioning, monitoring-based, and connected commissioning. The Commissioning Program Manager will interact with Yale’s planning and project management staff, operations personnel, and consulting professionals to standardize and promote highly effective commissioning activities to ensure performance criteria of projects is consistently met and in support of the University’s ambitious capital program and climate action commitment. Experience with commissioning firms, innovative comprehensive commissioning services, and managing projects and teams is expected.
Essential Duties :
Lead and maintain the development of campus-wide commissioning policies, requirements, and standards for capital and non-capital improvement projects.
Collaborate with capital program planners and project managers on individual projects to define commissioning scope, select qualified commissioning agents, review project documentation and construction milestones for compliance with the commissioning program.
Collaborate with the broader engineering team and other Yale stakeholders to review the work of design professionals concerning the University objectives and design standards.
Perform and lead a team of internal and contractor-sourced resources to perform routine site visits and verify installation, start-up, functional performance testing, training, and supporting documentation.
Lead, coordinate, and verify project performance requirements and post-occupancy system operation have been successfully achieved.
Act as a liaison with the project team to verify that adequate systems training has been identified, scheduled, and performed as required by project specifications.
Assist University operations staff in troubleshooting mechanical systems.
Review and suggest improvements to building automation systems as appropriate.
Participate in budget development for projects and capital spending.
May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience : Bachelor’s degree in engineering and eight years of commissioning experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Skills/Abilities :
Well-developed analytical and critical thinking skills. Strong verbal and written communications skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills with willingness to establish productive rapport with staff and teams throughout the University.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities, programs, and organizational goals, while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
Ability and enthusiasm to learn and lead over time, stay informed of industry best practices.
Ability to promote proactive energy management and climate action strategies on projects of all scale and scope at the University.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills : Experience with all aspects of commissioning processes and principles from project formulation through turnover, and performance diagnostics. Experience with building automation systems, including Johnson Controls, Siemens, and Niagara-based systems.
Preferred Licenses or Certifications : PE, CEM, or one of the national CxA professional designations. LEED Certification.
Background Check Requirements : All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position.
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement : The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19.
EEO Statement : University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
Note : Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.
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