Assistant Project Manager

Overview

The Commissioning Assistant Project Manager’s primary role is to ensure Mechanical System Performance meets project requirements by managing Startup and Commissioning efforts while supporting the Commissioning Team. This includes managing the documentation of Startup and Commissioning Tasks, and ensuring reports are accurate and timely. The role starts with participation in System Design Reviews, Shop Drawing Reviews, Quality Risk Assessments, and other planning activities, and requires direct interaction with Construction Foremen, Project Managers, Owners, General Contractors, Electrical Contractors, Controls/Automation Contractors, Testing Adjusting and Balancing Contractors, and third‑party commissioning authorities in many cases.

• Ensure all equipment installed by McKenney’s on assigned projects is started up and commissioned in accordance with project requirements and company objectives.
• Set up new projects in CxAlloy including project documentation, user assignments, and template imports.
• Draft commissioning plans from contract documents for the Commissioning Group and submit internal RFIs to document questions or concerns over Sequences of Operations.
• Collect and share project documents with Commissioning Technicians and ensure best practices are followed.
• Provide regular project progress updates to Construction Project Managers.
• Manage project Action Items and ensure timely completion by assigned parties; coordinate resources with Construction Project Managers to address issues.
• Perform regular job site walks with Project Managers and Technicians to review installation quality and provide feedback to Foremen and Construction Project Managers.
• Develop and manage a schedule of equipment Startup and Commissioning activities in collaboration with the Construction Project Manager to identify, prioritize, and manage all activities impacting the Startup and Commissioning Process before Commissioning personnel arrive.
• Participate in 3
  
  WLA meetings with Technicians and Construction Project Managers to manage schedule progress and identify roadblocks.
• Develop and maintain documentation and reporting on each unique equipment Startup and Commissioning activity, including associated costs for incorporation in estimating and project planning.
• Develop Owner Training Agendas and Schedules for each project, assigning roles and responsibilities to appropriate personnel and applying consideration for the project and the owner’s requirements.
• Organize, assemble, and issue Final Startup and Commissioning reports to all appropriate parties in a timely manner.
• Utilize Observations, Rework Tracking, and CxAlloy to document and quantify repetitive deficiencies identified as part of the Commissioning Process; manage the development and implementation of the appropriate training to reduce or eliminate the most frequently documented deficiencies.

• A degree in engineering or 4 years of MEP experience/vocational training.
• Must have basic PC experience in Windows environments, working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, e‑mail, web‑enabled applications, and database software.

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering with EIT or PE credentials.
• Commissioning experience on new or existing building construction projects.
• Experience with CxAlloy or other commissioning software.

• Self‑starter with the ability to work well as part of a team, independently, and pursue new opportunities in internal business units.
• Solid reasoning, mathematical, scientific, and technical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong leadership skills, self‑motivated, team‑oriented, and able to respond quickly to changing customer demands.
• Professional appearance.
• Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency, and meet challenging work goals.
• Ability to take on additional responsibilities as needed and determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance.
• Exceptional work ethic and uphold company values while demanding the highest standard of conduct from self and others.
• Persistence and ability to attain results under adverse circumstances.

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office environment, but may require occasional project site visits.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• No or very limited physical effort required.

McKenney’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, color, religion, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or gender identity. McKenney’s is a smoke‑free and drug‑free workplace.