Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering with HVAC focus.
Professional Engineer license required.
Minimum 5 years of building systems commissioning experience.
Certification from recognized commissioning organizations (e.g., CxA, SCA, CCP).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and project-coordination skills.
Ability to work in both office and field environments.
Responsibilities
Lead commissioning projects from proposal to closeout.
Maintain communication with project teams, contractors, and clients.
Support documentation efforts, including writing the Commissioning Plan.
Assist with or run Functional Performance Tests (FPTs) as needed.
Participate in business development and prepare commissioning fee proposals.
Benefits
100% company-paid individual health insurance, with 50% of family premiums covered.
Dental and vision insurance available.
401(k) with guaranteed 3% contribution and up to 2% employer match.
Fully paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, plus life and AD&D coverage.
Eleven paid holidays and twenty-two days of PTO per year.
Education Assistance Program.
Flexible work environment with hybrid options.
Full Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Do you thrive on leading projects from kickoff through final turnover? As a Commissioning Project Manager at Summer Consultants, you'll steer the entire commissioning lifecycle - helping win the work, driving design coordination, managing construction and field testing, and delivering successful turnover. You'll be the go-to leader in meetings, schedules, communication, and troubleshooting, partnering with clients, contractors, design teams, and commissioning staff at every step.
This position will report to the Vice President in charge of lab and controls design projects and commissioning.
What You Can Do for Summer Consultants
Lead commissioning projects from proposal through design, construction, testing, and closeout.
Maintain strong communication with project teams, contractors, and clients, including running regular Cx meetings.
Support the CxA with documentation, including writing the Commissioning Plan, developing checklists, preparing Functional Performance Tests (FPTs), and helping assemble the final Commissioning Report.
Serve as first line field backup by assisting with or running FPTs when needed.
Participate in business development-including client conversations and preparing commissioning fee proposals.
Requirements
What You Should Bring With You
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an HVAC focus.
Professional Engineer license
Minimum 5 years of building systems commissioning experience.
Certification by one of the following organizations:
ACG Certified Cx Authority (CxA)
NEBB qualified Systems Commissioning Administrator (SCA)
ICB/TABB Certified Commissioning Supervisor
BCA Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP)
AEE Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP)
University of Wisconsin-Madison Qualified Commissioning Process Provider (QCxP)
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Building Commissioning Professional (BCxP)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and project-coordination skills.
Comfort working both in the office and in the field.
Strong skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Experience with Facility Grid is a plus.
Curiosity, initiative, and an interest in growing into a bigger role over time.
Ability to spend extended periods on construction sites, including standing for several hours and climbing stairs (4-5 stories).
Site Access Requirements: Due to government contract requirements and mandated access restrictions, sole U.S. citizenship is a strict requirement of this role. Dual citizenship is not acceptable.
Company Benefits
100% Company paid individual health insurance, with 50% of family premiums paid.
Dental and vision insurance available.
401(k) with guaranteed 3% contribution plus up to 2% employer match.
Fully paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, plus life and AD&D coverage
Eleven (11) paid holidays and twenty-two (22) days of PTO per year.
Education Assistance Program.
Flexible work environment, including hybrid work options.
