Existing Building Commissioning EBCx Project Manager

Company Overview

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 U.S. Working with a diverse group of individuals in a variety of markets, our team of experts partners with our clients to deliver advanced solutions that last.

SSR is committed to providing opportunities and benefits that promote living fully. Through competitive benefits and programs, SSR supports the health, well-being, and personal growth of its employees. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a generous contribution to an employee-owned Health Savings Account; 401(k) matching up to the full IRS maximum; tuition reimbursement; and a variety of other incentives and wellness programs.

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 troubleshooting, Building Automation Systems (BAS) optimization, project planning and execution, delivery of quality services, financial management, and serving as the primary client contact.

• Complete and maintain project schedule and support the Service Line Manager and Senior Project Managers.
• Define project scope, requirements, and schedule with the client and communicate them to the project team.
• Monitor manpower requirements.
• Analyze information gathered from building plans, specifications, and documentation.
• Facilitate communication between the client and project team and document important issues.
• Attend project update meetings with clients and team members.
• Address client needs while managing expectations.
• Coordinate with subcontractors on project needs, schedules, and deadlines.
• Monitor and advise program staff on scope creep as necessary.
• Participate in prospective project interviews as needed.
• Communicate directly with client representatives, external project team, industry professionals, and potential clients.
• Engage in self‑education and training to stay current with industry trends.
• Act consistently with ethical engineering standards according to the company handbook.
• Prepare and implement a proactive QA/QC plan.
• Assist the design and construction teams in troubleshooting HVAC controls related issues.
• Perform project site visits to investigate field conditions, monitor progress, and maintain client expectations.
• Participate in BD activities, including proposal writing and fee creation.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to determine HVAC sequence procedures and provide technical information.
• Perform engineering studies and design analyses using industry software such as AFDD and M&V.
• Participate in the job closeout process to ensure documentation, lessons learned, and filings are complete.
• Participate in planning and budgeting processes, including preparation of monthly billing projections and budget metrics.
• Monitor accounts receivable on projects and initiate corrective action as needed.
• Assist management in training and mentoring less experienced colleagues within the EBCx group.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Knowledge of BAS/Direct Digital Control Systems (Siemens, Trane, JCI, Niagara, etc.).
• Knowledge of project approach and systems design.
• Knowledge of the engineering discipline of expertise.
• High level knowledge of building codes and regulations related to assigned projects.
• Knowledge of Commissioning and/or Retro‑Commissioning.
• Knowledge of Contracts and project management.
• General accounting knowledge for creating and maintaining budgets.

• Comprehension – ability to understand information, ideas, and direction presented in writing and/or verbally.
• Written communication – clear message delivery with correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Speech clarity – ability to speak clearly and in a common language.
• Detail‑oriented – accuracy and thoroughness when accomplishing tasks.
• Judgment and…