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Aero Building Project Manager

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: The Hill Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-20
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Energy Engineer, Building Services Engineer, Operations Management, Energy Management/ Efficiency
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 - 150000 USD Yearly USD 90000.00 150000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Aero Building Performance Project Manager

Overview

Aero Performance Group is seeking a Building Performance Project Manager to lead projects that improve building operations, energy performance, occupant comfort, system reliability, and environmental quality. This position is ideal for professionals with commissioning, energy, controls, HVAC, facilities, or engineering experience who want to move beyond traditional project delivery and become trusted advisors to building owners. You ll work with healthcare organizations, commercial property owners, universities, laboratories, and industrial clients to solve complex operational challenges and drive measurable building performance improvements.

About

the Role

The Building Performance Project Manager leads technical projects from initial client engagement through project closeout while serving as a trusted advisor to facility owners and operators. Projects may include:

  • Commissioning (Cx)
  • Retro-Commissioning (RCx)
  • Monitoring-Based Commissioning (MBCx)
  • Building Analytics
  • HVAC Optimization
  • Controls Optimization
  • Energy Performance Initiatives
  • Building Assessments
  • Critical Environment Performance
  • Facility Operational Improvement Programs
Key Responsibilities Project Leadership
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously from kickoff through closeout.
  • Develop project schedules, work plans, budgets, and staffing plans.
  • Coordinate internal resources and external stakeholders.
  • Monitor project profitability and financial performance.
  • Manage billing, forecasting, and change orders.
Client Management
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients.
  • Lead project meetings and presentations.
  • Build long-term client relationships.
  • Identify opportunities for expanded services and future engagements.
Technical Oversight
  • Review building performance assessments and investigation findings.
  • Oversee functional testing and system performance evaluations.
  • Guide development of recommendations and client deliverables.
  • Review technical reports for quality and accuracy.
  • Mentor Project Engineers and junior staff.
Safety Leadership
  • Promote Aero s safety-first culture.
  • Ensure safe project planning and execution.
  • Support compliance with all company and client safety requirements.
Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor s degree in:
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Architectural Engineering
    • Construction Management
    • Building Science
    • Related discipline
  • 3–8 years of experience in one or more of the following:
    • Commissioning
    • Building Performance
    • HVAC Systems
    • Building Automation Systems
    • Energy Engineering
    • Testing & Balancing
    • Facilities Engineering
    • Construction Project Management
  • Strong communication and client-facing skills.
  • Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
Preferred
  • Experience with healthcare, laboratory, pharmaceutical, higher education, commercial, or mission-critical facilities.
  • Building Automation System experience.
  • Knowledge of HVAC controls and sequences of operation.
  • Industry certifications such as:
    • CCP
    • CBCP
    • PMP
    • PE
    • CxA
    • AABC
    • NEBB
Why Join Aero? Be Part of Something Bigger

Aero Performance Group is building a nationally recognized Building Operational Performance practice focused on helping clients improve facility performance throughout the entire building lifecycle.

Meaningful Work

You ll help improve:

  • Patient environments in healthcare facilities
  • Laboratory and critical environments
  • Commercial building performance
  • Energy efficiency and sustainability goals
  • Occupant comfort and operational reliability
Benefits
  • Competitive salary and bonus opportunities
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development and certification support
  • Career advancement opportunities

Aero Performance Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a workplace built on safety, professionalism, respect, and inclusion.

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