Salas O’Brien seeks a Building Envelope Commissioning Provider to join our team. This is a field-based role focused on commercial and institutional construction projects across New England. You will provide third-party review of the building shell to ensure energy efficiency and durability from design through construction.
What You'll Do
- Perform building envelope evaluations and diagnostic testing on existing buildings.
- Coordinate and execute envelope tests during construction, including window air and water tests, infrared imaging, blower door tests, adhesion tests, and fog tests.
- Conduct building envelope forensics and perform envelope inspections during construction.
- Perform Energy Audits with a focus on the building envelope.
- Write field reports and manage email correspondence for scheduling and reporting.
- Develop commissioning plans and specifications.
- Participate in envelope commissioning meetings.
- Implement the commissioning process on commercial projects, collaborating with BECx staff, client, design team, and construction manager.
- Assist the commissioning project manager with plan and specification reviews.
What We're Looking For
- A Bachelor’s Degree in construction, engineering, architecture, or a related field.
- 2+ years previous experience in design or construction, especially in commercial construction.
- Proficiency in reading commercial construction drawings, specifications, and submittals.
- Strong communication skills, including critical thinking, problem-solving, and working with multi-disciplinary teams.
- Excellent written communication skills for reports and email correspondence.
- Proficiency with email, MS Word, and Excel.
- A valid driver’s license and dependable automobile for reimbursable travel.
Nice to Have
- Prior experience with energy audits, blower door testing, or infrared imaging is a plus.
Technical Stack
- MS Word
- Excel
Team & Environment
You will work with other BECx staff, the client, design team, construction manager, and other project stakeholders.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid role. We are seeking candidates in the Springfield, MA area or Hartford, CT area, and will consider other qualified candidates in New England.
Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.
