Commissioning Project Manager

About the role

The Commissioning Project Manager provides technical support and leadership to plan, schedule and execute full life cycle commissioning of critical facilities. This person participates in the MEP design review process and participates in functional testing of complex electrical and mechanical systems. The Commissioning Project Manager is responsible for supporting all aspects of a project. This person will work as part of the project team and interact closely with the owners, designers, contractors, subcontractors and other trades on projects in mission critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage all Elements of Commissioning Projects (50%)
• Assist with pre-construction elements including project initiation, kickoff, RFIs and submittals
• Coordinate and support resource and material forecasting
• Develop, manage and monitor schedule
• 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
• Cover 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
• Monitor and Control Project Financials (15%)
• 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
• Manage Stakeholder Relations (15%)
• Assist in the preparation of proposals, presentations and the overall marketing efforts of the firm
• Aid 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
• Perform On-site Commissioning Activities (10%)
• 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
• Develop Testing Plans and Procedures for Complex Projects (5%)
• Development of commissioning plans
• Prepare pre-functional checklists
• Prepare functional performance test scripts
• Review Construction Related Design Documents, Drawings and Specifications (5%)
• 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

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