Commissioning Engineer​/Project Manager ( MEP - Wayne, PA

Bala Consulting Engineers is a 200‑person engineering firm headquartered just outside of Philadelphia in Wayne, PA with full‑service offices in New York, NY, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD, and Washington, DC.

We are seeking an ambitious individual to serve as a Commissioning Project Manager (CxPM) with expertise in mechanical / controls systems based out of our Wayne, PA office. This position will place a successful candidate into a team of industry‑leading commissioning/QA‑QC mechanical systems testing engineers who lead the commissioning process and provide technical oversight of the testing of mechanical equipment, controls and distribution systems.

Project management and oversight include mechanical system upgrades in existing facilities, new mechanical systems testing for fortune 500 companies throughout the U.S., and projects such as data centers, trading floors, broadcast facilities, high‑rise infrastructure, healthcare, and high‑end office HVAC systems. Scope includes ASHRAE Level‑1 through Level‑5 commissioning, LEED Cx, Energy Code Cx, and retro Cx on mechanical infrastructure equipment, distribution and controls systems.

It also includes predictive‑preventative maintenance program planning and execution, and systemic and component troubleshooting throughout the commissioning process.

This role requires the ability to develop clients and attract new business, manage internal teams, and execute multiple projects simultaneously while developing and assisting in growing a group capable of executing the commissioning process on projects regionally and nationally. The CxPM will support sales and business development efforts by establishing, maintaining and cultivating client relationships, and has the opportunity to be a dynamic entrepreneurial leader that helps drive change internally and externally.

• Serve as a project manager on select projects in the Cx Group, including data centers, new builds, renovations, fit‑outs, and infrastructure upgrades, LEED Cx, Energy Code Cx and Retro Cx.
• Client‑facing responsibilities: review RFPs, attend pre‑bid walkthroughs, and write proposals, test scripts, and reports. Plan work, execute and manage day‑to‑day internal teams and client interactions.
• Provide all management functions including scope responsibilities, client management, scheduling, and financials.
• Assist other CxPMs across all locations of the enterprise.
• Develop a core group of assistant project managers eventually capable of performing independently on similar project types.
• Work primarily in the Wayne, PA office; travel to other Bala offices and national project sites as needed. Willingness to work various hours (days, nights, weekends) to support commissioning activities.
• Serve as a technical resource for the staff.
• Manage/schedule quality control reviews to reinforce technical lessons and company processes.
• Complete internal peer reviews and provide input in multi‑discipline page turns across all offices, to assist in the development of a comprehensive design.
• Manage/schedule document reviews prior to all major project deliverables.

• Review workforce projections and determine staffing requirements.
• Identify times and strategies to manipulate design schedules to align with staffing.
• Provide input on individual staff performance, advancement, and potential.
• Participate in staff performance reviews when appropriate.
• Drive ownership, accountability, and culture throughout the company.
• Interact with partners and executives to further the growth and quality agenda of the firm.

• Identify potential business opportunities.
• Work with the leadership team to develop fees on complex projects.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Grow the volume and footprint of the office market sectors.

• At least eight (8) years’ experience in commissioning or adjacent fields (construction, owner’s representative, etc.).
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other relevant field.
• PE/CEM/CBCP/BCxP preferred.
• Data center experience preferred.
• Experience managing projects and people.
• Strong interpersonal and team‑building skills.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Knowledge of building codes.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and the latest technologies for mechanical / controls systems commissioning.
• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems a plus.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance package.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employer paid life insurance.
• Up to five weeks of PTO based on years of experience and eight paid holidays.
• Eight hours of volunteer time off.
• Tuition and licensure reimbursement.
• Federal student loan assistance including a match up to $5,250 per year.
• Section 529 Plan (College Savings Plan).
• Employee referral program.
• This is a full‑time in‑office role and qualifies for one day of remote work.