Senior Commissioning Project Manager

At DLB Associates , we design and deliver high-performance solutions for mission-critical environments—and we’re looking for an experienced Commissioning Project Manager (Level IV) to help lead the way. This fully remote position offers the opportunity to work virtually from anywhere in the U.S. while collaborating with top-tier professionals across engineering, design, and construction.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of complex commissioning projects from start to finish—overseeing design reviews, managing testing and validation of critical electrical and mechanical systems, and ensuring client expectations are exceeded at every stage. If you’re a proactive problem solver with strong technical expertise and leadership skills, DLB offers an environment where your impact will be recognized and your growth supported.

Position Title: Commissioning Project Manager – Level IV

Position Location: Remote - work virtually from anywhere in the United States

DLB recognizes salary ranges from job boards do not necessarily reflect our pay ranges. In many instances we out-compete those ranges for well-qualified candidates.

• Job Summary

The Commissioning Project Manager provides technical support and leadership to plan, schedule and execute full life cycle commissioning of critical facilities. This person participates in the MEP design review process and participates in functional testing of complex electrical and mechanical systems.

The Commissioning Project Manager is responsible for supporting all aspects of a project. This person will work as part of the project team and interact closely with the owner, designers, contractors, subcontractors and other trades on projects in mission critical environments.

The rolemay assist with developing and evaluating bid proposals, developing commissioning plans and schedules, facilitating communication and ensuring compliance with owner’s requirements, applicable laws, and specifications.

This person will collaborate with design engineers, construction contractors, equipment vendors, client staff and the DLB commissioning team to test, validate and make operational newly installed and operational electrical and mechanical systems including those in mission critical facilities.

The Commissioning Project Manager will receive limited direction on day-to-day work and general instruction on new projects or assignments. Will execute commissioning and assist project leadership on projects of complex scope. Will work independently or under limited supervision.

This person will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.

• Essential Functions
• Manage all Elements of Commissioning Projects (50%)
• Assist with pre-construction elements including project initiation, kickoff, RFIs and submittals
• Coordinate and support resource and material forecasting
• Develop, manage and monitor schedule
• Participate in, schedule or lead project meetings
• Coordinate / perform QA / QC and Cx plans and specifications to ensure completion in accordance with the project scope and appropriate guidelines and manuals
• Communicate and coordinate project staffing needs.
• Coordinate or oversee start-up, cutover, pre-functional or functional testing and project closeout
• Onboard project team for mobilization
• Prepare project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Lead and assist in preparation of final commissioning report for submission to client
• Monitor and Control Project Financials (15%)
• Prepare, forecast and monitor project budgets, profitability, margins, bill rates and utilization and maintain overall responsibility for the profitability of the project
• Communicate with the client when additional fees / change orders are required
• Identify potential project risks and develop / implement strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines
• Manage Stakeholder Relations (15%)
• Assist in the preparation of proposals, presentations and the overall marketing efforts of the firm
• Assist in the promotion of the firm, service and expertise to existing or potential clients
• Maintain client relationship to ensure an ongoing…