Commissioning Senior Project Manager

Position Title: Commissioning Senior Project Manager

Position Location: Remote - work from anywhere in the United States. Must be located near a major airport.

Travel Requirements: Up to 75% domestic travel; relocation may be considered for long-term project needs.

The Commissioning Senior Project Manager provides technical support and leadership to plan, schedule and execute full life cycle commissioning of critical facilities on a programmatic basis. This person participates in the MEP design review process and participates in functional testing of complex electrical and mechanical systems, with a focus on higher level programmatic details.

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

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

The Commissioning Senior Project Manager will be self-directed on day-to-day work and independently performs most responsibilities. Will lead project teams of complex scope and broader programs. Will coordinate activities of other personnel. Assists in the development of policies and procedures.

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

• Manage pre-construction elements including project initiation, kickoff, RFIs and submittals
• Coordinate resource and material forecasting
• Develop, manage and monitor schedule
• Participate in, schedule and 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
• 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 preparation of final commissioning report for submission to client
• Develop testing plans and procedures for complex projects

• 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

• Prepare proposals, presentations and the overall marketing efforts of the firm
• Promote firm, service and expertise to existing or potential clients
• Maintain client relationship to ensure an ongoing positive relationship and work with clients to identify and develop new projects
• Support contact for clients and build effective, long-term client relationships
• Ensure client satisfaction through active communication

• Perform on-site commissioning activities including inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and equipment validation for electrical and mechanical systems
• Use technical testing equipment and coordinate vendors/contractors during execution
• Ensure assigned tasks and deliverables are completed on time and within budget
• Strong knowledge of commissioning, construction procedures, project management, and industry best practices
• Skilled in resource allocation, personnel management, strategic planning, and team coordination
• Experience with materials, methods, and tools used in mission critical and commercial construction projects
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in both onsite and remote environments
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including direct client interaction and reporting
• Capable of managing deadlines, delegating work, and handling multiple priorities simultaneously
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and adaptable to client/industry-specific software
• Committed to company and site safety requirements