Commissioning Project Manager (REMOTE - North Carolina - Mid-Atlantic Travel)

Chinook Systems

$130K — $150K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or related field)
  • 8+ years of experience with facility systems commissioning (lighting, HVAC, etc.)
  • 4+ years of supervisory experience
  • 2+ years of project management experience in commissioning/engineering
  • CxA, CCP, CBCP, or equivalent Commissioning Certification required
  • Knowledge of commissioning standards (e.g., LEED, ASHRAE)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and scheduling software

Responsibilities

  • Execute commissioning and energy management for multiple projects
  • Analyze RFPs, design documents, and project deliverables
  • Prepare commissioning plans, specs, and performance tests
  • Conduct design and submittal reviews
  • Conduct site observations and witness testing activities
  • Ensure project conformity to requirements and plans
  • Develop relationships with clients and project teams

Benefits

  • Remote work with travel requirement of 10-20%
  • Opportunity for professional growth and development
  • Exposure to a variety of projects in different phases
  • Reputation of excellence within the commissioning industry
Full Job Description
The Work:

As a Commissioning Project Manager, you will support Chinook's clients by coordinating, and delivering commissioning services throughout the facility planning, design, construction, warranty, and operations lifecycle. You will apply your technical expertise to deliver solutions to complex problems. In this role you will deliver on objectives and find unique approaches to assignments. At times you will coach more junior staff members and review their work. Chinook has built a reputation for excellence in our industry and as a Commissioning Project Manager, you will uphold that tradition by being diligent, proactive, solutions oriented and a facilitator of success for team members, both internal and external.

This position is REMOTE, but you must be able to travel to client sites up to 10-20% of the time. The majority of our clients are in the Eastern Time Zone of the United States, especially in North Carolina.

Citizenship / Clearance Requirements:
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance based on customer and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Execute commissioning, energy management and facilities management services for new and existing buildings on multiple concurrent projects.
  • Understand, analyze and interpret RFPs, design and construction documents, standards, codes, scopes, and project deliverables.
  • Prepare commissioning plans, specifications, checklists, functional performance tests, and reports.
  • Conduct design reviews, submittal reviews, reviews and facilitation of training plans, and O&M manual reviews.
  • Conduct site observations and witness functional performance testing.
  • Solve coordination issues impacting equipment, systems startup, and testing activities.
  • Ensure conformance with the project requirements, the commissioning plan, and the contract documents.
  • Attend internal and external project meetings.
  • Review technical reports for completeness and accuracy, e.g. start-up reports, checkout sheets, and test reports.
  • Facilitate transition of systems to operations and the implementation of maintenance programs.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff, external team members and clients.
  • Provide technical and analytical guidance to project teams.
  • Support the preparation of bid and proposal documentation.
  • Adhere to SOP's and processes.
  • Prepare project estimates, schedules, and work plans.
  • Conduct project reviews and prepare status reports / presentations for the company and / or client.
  • Conduct quality assurance on project deliverables and project activities.
  • Prioritize tasks and perform work efficiently within defined budget and schedule.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
  • At least 8 years of direct experience in commissioning of facilities systems such as lighting, HVAC, power distribution, generation, power monitoring and controls, UPS, and emergency power.
  • A High School Diploma and 13 years of directly related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • At least 4 years of experience managing or supervising people is required.
  • At least 2 years of experience managing commissioning and / or engineering related projects.
  • A CxA, CCP, CBCP, or equivalent Commissioning Certification.
  • In-depth knowledge of commissioning standards and practices e.g. LEED, ASHRAE, BCA, ACG, GSA.
  • Direct experience with ASHRAE Energy Audits and related energy engineering.
  • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, MS Teams, MS Project, PowerPoint) and scheduling software.
  • A valid State Issued Driver's License and the ability to travel to various work sites.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) License.
  • Certified Energy Manager (CEM).
  • Experience in the integration of Mechanical systems with electrical, life safety, and security systems.
  • Experience with database management systems for commissioning and core business processes.

Physical Considerations:
  • Must be able to work in an office environment.
  • Must be able to walk construction sites with uneven surfaces, carry up to 25 lbs., climb stairs and ladders, and work both indoors and outdoors in severe weather conditions, in confined spaces, and in dust generating environments.
  • Must be able to maintain spatial awareness and comply with safety standards while working near mechanical and electrical building equipment and systems.
  • Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.

Annual Salary, Dependent Upon Qualifications and Experience: $130,000 - $150,000

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