UAT Specialist

WSP is currently seeking an experienced Commissioning Authority/Agent to join our Commissioning Team in Kitchener, ON.

This is a position, with a preference for candidates with over 5-10 years of experience working with building systems including construction, contract administration, design, project management and commissioning experience.

Candidates preferred to have field experience in commissioning and an understanding of industry standards such as LEED, CSA and ASHRAE.

Additional experience in engineering, testing and balancing, building operations, controls, maintenance, or system installation will be advantageous.

Reporting to the Southern Ontario Commissioning Department manager, this position will be responsible for executing commissioning and commissioning-related services primarily on new building construction projects which will range in type, size and complexity, to achieve project deadlines and financial expectations.

This is a customer-facing role that requires collaboration with both internal and external resources to deliver project expectations. We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging

Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.

Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#Be responsible for delivering commissioning and commissioning-related services primarily on new building construction projects which will range in type, size and complexity.
Project manage the commissioning process on multiple projects simultaneously while achieve project deliverables, deadlines and financial expectations.
Interact successfully with multi-discipline internal and external project teams.

Achieve project objectives (such as is detailed in: Owner's Project Requirements, Construction Contract Documents, LEED or other building rating systems).

Develop clear and concise written reports that convey technical information.
Direct and/or conduct and document commissioning and commissioning-related testing.
Provide technical knowledge to troubleshooting building systems during commissioning.

Review and identify design risks to the project including change orders, maintenance challenges, sequence optimizations and end user functions.

Evaluate installations and functional performance of building systems for optimized performance/efficiencies.
Chair project commissioning meetings and provide commissioning-related advice to the project Commissioning Team.
Write proposals and quotations and win new projects.

Projects will primarily be located in the Southern Ontario area, however, occasional travel to other provinces may be required.

Have over 5-10 years of experience working with building systems including commissioning experience.
Fluency in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills is required.

Have the ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects and tasks on each project, and be able to adapt to shifting priorities.

Be willing to travel to projects located throughout Southern Ontario, including Windsor, Niagara, Toronto and others.
Be committed to regularly enhance your technical and professional skills.

Maintain credentials related to commissioning or a plan to achieve these credentials (such as: ACP, CCP, CxA, BCxP, LEED AP) is preferred but not mandatory.

Possess a valid Driver's License.
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