Senior Project Manager (Hybrid - Arlington, VA)

About the role

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, uphold Chinook’s reputation for excellence, and facilitate success for both internal and external team members. This role involves coaching junior staff, reviewing their work, and finding unique approaches to assignments. Hybrid schedule expected with in-office time in Arlington, VA, remote work, and occasional travel of 10% or less.

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, training plan reviews and facilitation, 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 project requirements, the commissioning plan, and contract documents.
• Attend internal and external project meetings.
• Review technical reports for completeness and accuracy, including start-up reports, checkout sheets, and test reports.
• Facilitate transition of systems to operations and 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 preparation of bid and proposal documentation.
• Adhere to SOPs 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 activities.
• Prioritize tasks and perform work efficiently within defined budget and schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
• Alternatively, 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.
• At least 2 years of experience managing commissioning and/or engineering-related projects.
• 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 Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, MS Project, PowerPoint) and scheduling software.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license and 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.

Citizenship/Clearance Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen with an Active Secret or higher security clearance due to customer requirements and the nature of the work.

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, confined spaces, and 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.

Pay

Annual salary dependent upon qualifications and experience: $135,000 – $165,000.