Building Commissioning Project Manager

About the role

CAI is a professional services company established in 1996, growing year over year to nearly 800 people worldwide. We specialize in delivering critical solutions in high-stakes environments for Life Sciences and Mission Critical industries. Our purpose is to be the trusted solution for our clients as they strive to build a better working world and improve the human experience. We are committed to living our Foundational Principles: acting with integrity, serving each other, serving society, and working for our future.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of the commissioning process for capital projects, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, resource allocations, risk assessments, and communication strategies.
• Career Development
• Coordinate and manage the commissioning team, as well as lead coordination with project stakeholders including engineers, construction managers, design engineers, technicians, and clients.
• Maintain compliance with quality standards, design, safety regulations, and company best practices.
• Facilitate project meetings, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
• Serve as a key liaison between the client and internal teams, maintaining strong relationships and driving customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities/Mechanical/Electrical engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5-10+ years of experience executing and leading the commissioning process.
• Proven experience as a Project Manager for commissioning projects within capital construction, life sciences, semiconductors, or other mission-critical industries.
• Strong knowledge and proven experience both leading and executing the commissioning process.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, processes, and tools.
• Proficiency in creating and managing project schedules, budgets, and documentation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required, including out-of-state travel.

Preferred Skills

• Professional certification such as CxA, CCP, BCxA, PMP, or similar is preferred.
• Experience with construction management software such as Procore, ACC, Bluebeam or similar.
• Experience with commissioning software such as CxAlloy, Facility Grid, Cx Planner, Kneat or similar.
• Strong familiarity with commissioning processes, including Enhanced Commissioning LEED requirements.
• Knowledge of industry-specific standards and regulatory requirements.

Leadership Competencies

• Apply Growth Strategies
• Manage Execution
• Meet Customer Needs
• Motivate Others
• Lead Courageously and Safely

Pay

Average base salary range - not including benefits, and potential overtime and/or Cost of Living Adjustment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance coverage
• 24 days of Paid Time Off
• ESOP/401K - 15% Company Contribution (US Only)
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Company paid Long Term Disability