Commissioning Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, commissioning activity schedules, sequence‑of‑work, budgets, and resource allocation strategies.
• Manage project scope, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Coordinate and lead cross‑functional teams including engineers, technicians, contractors, consultants, and client stakeholders throughout the commissioning process.
• Monitor project progress, track milestones, and provide regular status reports to senior management and clients.
• Facilitate and chair commissioning meetings, maintain meeting minutes, and ensure action items are tracked and completed.
• Manage client relationships and serve as primary point of contact for commissioning project communications.
• Oversee budget tracking, change orders, and financial reporting for assigned projects.
• Manage multiple projects and assignments concurrently while meeting demanding workload requirements.

• Execute all facets of commissioning‑related projects by providing exceptional technical and field activities throughout the design, pre‑construction, construction, and post‑construction phases.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge of all commissioning processes and deliverables covered in ASHRAE, CSA, and LEED commissioning requirements.
• Apply working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment/systems inspections, testing, and associated commissioning activities.
• Develop and approve comprehensive commissioning plans and commissioning specifications that align with project objectives.
• Perform commissioning design drawing and specification reviews, as well as submittal (shop drawing) reviews.
• Review and approve project plans, technical drawings, specifications, and commissioning documentation to ensure alignment with project objectives and technical standards.
• Provide strong technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, project coordinators, and field staff.
• Apply strong troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis skills to resolve complex technical issues.

• Conduct comprehensive field‑based commissioning activities, including regular site visits and on‑site technical assessments.
• Develop and approve start‑up and test forms for all commissioned systems and equipment.
• Manage, direct, and witness the execution of Functional Test scripts and Integrated Systems Test scripts.
• Utilize calibrated testing equipment used in the commissioning process (flow hoods, anemometers, pitot tubes, IR cameras, Power Quality Meters, various meters, etc.).
• Apply knowledge and experience in testing mechanical and HVAC&R systems, building management and automation systems, plumbing equipment and systems, lighting controls systems, and normal/emergency power systems.
• Use mechanical and electrical testing meters and equipment to analyze and report on test results including portable data loggers, air flow meters, TAB reports, Power Quality Meters (PQM), thermography, and other diagnostic tools.
• Develop, track, and resolve technical issues using an Issues Log with appropriate escalation and resolution protocols.
• Develop and execute seasonal/performance tests to verify system performance under various operating conditions.

• Establish and maintain document control systems to manage project documents, including drawings, specifications, test reports, and procedures.
• Support and execute, front to back, all project documentation requirements and field activity components.
• Oversee the development and implementation of commissioning plans, test procedures, checklists, operating manuals, and technical reports.
• Compile project documentation into site/project‑specific Systems Manuals.
• Ensure all commissioning activities and documentation comply with project requirements, industry standards, and regulatory guidelines.
• Lead quality assurance and quality control efforts to maintain documentation accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Coordinate document submissions, reviews,…