Commissioning Project Manager

DLB Associates is hiring a Commissioning Project Manager to plan, schedule, and execute full life cycle commissioning for critical facilities. The role leads project coordination, financial monitoring, stakeholder relations, on-site testing, commissioning plan development, and design document reviews for electrical and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with pre-construction elements including project initiation, kickoff, RFIs and submittals
• Coordinate and support resource and material forecasting
• Develop, manage and monitor schedule
• Participate in, schedule or lead project meetings
• Coordinate / perform QA / QC and Cx plans and specifications to ensure completion in accordance with the project scope and appropriate guidelines and manuals
• Communicate and coordinate project staffing needs
• Coordinate or oversee start-up, cutover, pre-functional or functional testing and project closeout
• Onboard project team for mobilization
• Prepare project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Lead and assist in preparation of final commissioning report for submission to client
• Prepare, forecast and monitor project budgets, profitability, margins, bill rates and utilization and maintain overall responsibility for the profitability of the project
• Communicate with the client when additional fees / change orders are required
• Identify potential project risks and develop / implement strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines
• Assist in the preparation of proposals, presentations and the overall marketing efforts of the firm
• Assist in the promotion of the firm, service and expertise to existing or potential clients
• Maintain client relationship to ensure an ongoing positive relationship and work with clients to identify and develop new projects
• Support contact for clients and build effective, long-term client relationships
• Ensure client satisfaction through active communication
• On-site inspection, validation, functional testing, verification and troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical equipment
• Participate in factory witness testing and observe startup activities
• Use technical equipment to perform testing
• Direct vendors / contractors in the execution of the testing
• Development of commissioning plans
• Prepare pre-functional checklists
• Prepare functional performance test scripts
• Review shop drawings and submittals
• Review sequence of operations
• Assist in commissioning focused design reviews
• Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget
• Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned

Requirements:

• • Knowledge of industry trends, project management and construction procedures and best practices
• • Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources
• • Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction mission critical, commercial buildings, or other structures
• • Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
• • Skilled at managing personnel and material resources
• • Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, optimize operational processes, and contribute to company-wide innovation
• • Ability to work successfully in a remote environment through effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness and resourcefulness in a distraction free workspace
• • Ability to learn client and / or industry specific management software
• • Ability to follow company and site safety requirements
• • Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports, and correspondence
• • Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information)
• • Ability to communicate effectively directly with clients and at times serve as primary point of client contact
• • Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision
• • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with onsite and remote team members
• • Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines
• • Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others
• • Ability to analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues
• • Proficient at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management
• • Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• • Must have a valid driver's license and ability to rent vehicles
• • Effective May 7, 2025, and in accordance with U.S. federal regulations for domestic air travel, a valid REAL ID (or an acceptable alternative, such as a passport) is required for travel associated with this position
• • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction or related discipline
• • Two years' experience with installation, hands-on testing, validation and troubleshooting of mechanical, controls and / or electrical infrastructure
• • Minimum five years' additional experience with installation, hands-on testing, validation and troubleshooting of mechanical, controls and / or electrical infrastructure