Commissioning Project Manager; Hybrid - Arlington, VA)

As a Commissioning Project Manager, you will support Chinook’s clients by coordinating, and delivering commissioning services throughout the facility planning, design, construction, warranty, and operations lifecycle. You will apply your technical expertise to deliver solutions to complex problems. In this role you will deliver on objectives and find unique approaches to assignments. At times you will coach more junior staff members and review their work.

Chinook has built a reputation for excellence in our industry and as a Commissioning Project Manager, you will uphold that tradition by being diligent, proactive, solutions oriented and a facilitator of success for team members, both internal and external.

In this role you will work a Hybrid schedule that includes regular in-office attendance at our Arlington, VA HQ, working from home, and regular travel to client sites in the D.C. Metro Area. This position may also involve up to 10% travel to client sites outside the region.

· Must be a U.S. Citizen.

· Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance based on customer and project requirements.

· Execute commissioning, energy management and facilities management services for new and existing buildings on multiple concurrent projects.

· Understand, analyze and interpret RFPs, design and construction documents, standards, codes, scopes, and project deliverables.

· Prepare commissioning plans, specifications, checklists, functional performance tests, and reports.

· Conduct design reviews, submittal reviews, reviews and facilitation of training plans, and O&M manual reviews.

· Conduct site observations and witness functional performance testing.

· Solve coordination issues impacting equipment, systems startup, and testing activities.

· Ensure conformance with the project requirements, the commissioning plan, and the contract documents.

· Attend internal and external project meetings.

· Review technical reports for completeness and accuracy, e.g. start‑up reports, checkout sheets, and test reports.

· Facilitate transition of systems to operations and the implementation of maintenance programs.

· Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff, external team members and clients.

· Provide technical and analytical guidance to project teams.

· Support the preparation of bid and proposal documentation.

· Adhere to SOP’s and processes.

· Prepare project estimates, schedules, and work plans.

· Conduct project reviews and prepare status reports / presentations for the company and / or client.

· Conduct quality assurance on project deliverables and project activities.

· Prioritize tasks and perform work efficiently within defined budget and schedule.

A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field.

At least 8 years of direct experience in commissioning of facilities systems such as lighting, HVAC, power distribution, generation, power monitoring and controls, UPS, and emergency power.

oA High School Diploma and an additional 5 years of directly related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

4 or more years of experience managing or supervising people is required.

At least 2 years of experience managing commissioning and / or engineering related projects.

A CxA, CCP, CBCP, or equivalent Commissioning Certification.

In-depth knowledge of commissioning standards and practices e.g. LEED, ASHRAE, BCA, ACG, GSA.

Direct experience with ASHRAE Energy Audits and related energy engineering.

Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, MS Teams, MS Project, PowerPoint) and scheduling software.

A valid State Issued Driver's License and the…