Existing Building Commissioning EBCx Project Manager

Existing Building Commissioning EBCx Project Manager

A leading comprehensive engineering design and consulting firm, SSR provides innovative solutions for clients with facility and infrastructure challenges. To achieve client needs, SSR has multiple locations across the US. Working with a diverse group of individuals in a variety of markets, our team of experts partner with our clients to deliver advanced solutions that last. SSR is committed to providing opportunities and benefits to colleagues that promote living fully.

Through various competitive benefits and programs available, SSR supports the health, well-being, and personal growth of its employees.

The Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx) Project Manager II holds overall responsibility for assigned existing building commissioning projects of medium to high scope and complexity. Duties include systems field verification and testing, HVAC systems (CUPs, AHUs, and terminal units) troubleshooting, Building Automation Systems (BAS) and building optimization. Other duties include planning and executing a specific project plan, delivering quality products and services to the client in a timely manner, managing project financials, and serving as the primary contact between the SSR project team and the client.

The EBCx PM ensures that projects are executed according to the plan and is responsible for the results of assigned projects (total Project Success).

Essential Functions:

• Completes and maintains project schedule and directly supports the Service Line Manager and Sr. Project Managers.
• Completes definition of project scope requirements and schedule with the client and communicates scope and requirements to the project team.
• Monitors manpower requirements.
• Analyzes information gathered from building plans, specifications, and documentation.
• Facilitates communication between the client and the project team and documents important issues.
• Regularly attends project update meetings with both clients and team members.
• Works to address client needs while managing client expectations.
• Coordinates with sub-contractors on project needs, schedules, and deadlines.
• Monitors, manages, and advises appropriate Program staff regarding "scope creep," as necessary.
• Participates in prospective project interviews as necessary.
• Communicates directly with client representatives, external project team, industry professionals, and potential clients under the supervision of Service Line Manager or Sr. Project Manager.
• Engages in self-education and training to keep up with current industry trends and changes.
• Acts and performs activities inside and outside the office consistent with ethical engineering standards in the company handbook.
• Prepares and implements a proactive Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) plan for projects.
• Assists the design and construction teams in troubleshooting HVAC controls related problems.
• Performs project job site visits to investigate field conditions, monitor progress, and maintains client expectations.
• Participates in BD activities to include proposal writing and fee creation.
• Coordinates with other disciplines to determine HVAC sequence procedures, and provide technical information.
• Performs specific engineering studies and other design analyses using industry software such as AFDD, and M&V.
• Participates in the job closeout process to ensure documentation, lessons learned, and filings are complete.
• Participates in planning and budgeting processes, which includes preparing monthly billing projections and budget metrics as required by management.
• Monitors accounts receivables on projects and initiates corrective action as needed.
• Assists management in the training and mentoring of less experienced colleagues within the EBCx group.

Knowledge:
Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) software Knowledge of different BAS/Direct Digital Control Systems (i.e., Siemens, Trane, JCI, Niagara,etc…) Knowledge of project approach and systems design Knowledge of the engineering discipline of his/her expertise High level knowledge of building codes and…