What You'll Do As a Cx Senior Project Manager, you will lead high-scope, high-complexity commissioning projects and programs-serving as the primary client contact, trusted advisor, and integrator of people, product, and profit. You will plan and execute the work, proactively manage financials, mentor Project Managers I and II, and ensure projects are delivered to SSR's quality standards and client expectations.
- Confirm project scope and requirements with the client and stakeholders; communicate scope and expectations to the team.
- Identify commissioning activities, develop schedules, and monitor manpower requirements across projects.
- Coordinate activities of the commissioning team, designers, and contractors during design and construction phases.
- Organize and lead meetings with contractors, clients, and the Cx team to plan work, review progress, and resolve issues.
- Facilitate clear communication between the client and project team; document decisions, issues, and actions.
- Manage commissioning plans composed of pre-functional checklists, functional performance tests, training matrices, and supporting documentation.
- Participate in planning and budgeting, including monthly billing projections and budget metrics.
- Oversee project profitability: negotiate fees and contracts as appropriate, ensure timely/accurate invoices, and monitor accounts receivable.
- Prepare final commissioning reports that document all activities, findings, and resolutions.
- Serve as a technical expert to support Cx activities and demonstrate competence to clients; help set strategic direction for the team.
- Anticipate issues affecting client or SSR expectations and address proactively as a trusted advisor.
- Assist contractors in diagnosing non-compliant equipment/system performance; document follow-up work and retesting.
- Perform site visits to investigate field conditions, monitor progress, and verify conformance to design intent, owner expectations, and code.
- Coordinate and conduct opposed-season testing and warranty reviews as required.
- Verify preventative maintenance materials and record documents for commissioned systems are collected and delivered to the owner.
- Supervise project close-out to ensure documentation, lessons learned, and filings are complete.
- Train, mentor, and help evaluate less experienced colleagues; model safety, professionalism, and quality standards.
Who We're Looking For Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related field
- Fifteen years of project experience, including experience in commissioning
- Registered Professional Engineer preferred
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proven success leading complex, multi-discipline commissioning programs and mentoring Project Managers.
- Executive-level communication, presentation, and negotiation skills; concise technical writing.
- Advanced business acumen with command of pricing strategies, fee burn, earned value, forecasting, and AR.
- Experience directing proposals and interviews with Marketing and technical leaders.
- Ability to analyze trade-offs, mitigate risk, and drive timely, well-informed decisions across stakeholders.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with scheduling, resource planning, and commissioning/project platforms.
What We Offer - 100% Employee-Owned - Ownership from day one with immediate ESOP vesting.
- Retirement Savings - 401(k) with immediate vesting and a generous company match.
- Health & Wellness - Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-funded HSA contributions for HDHP plans.
- Company-Paid Protection - Life insurance, AD&D, and short and long term disability at no cost to you.
- Work-Life Balance - Flexible schedules, paid parental leave, generous PTO, and paid company holidays.
- Career Growth - Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development support.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
Recruiters or staffing agencies: SSR is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to an SSR employee without 1) a current, fully executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position via HR
