Commissioning Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Position Purpose:

The Commissioning Project Manager serves as the manager of his/her Service Team personnel and the projects to which they are assigned. The Project Manager is responsible for formulating and enforcing work standards and processes, assigning schedules, reviewing work performance, and communicating policies, purposes and goals of the firm to their team. This person manages people through professional and effective communications to ensure personnel under their management are productive, but also motivated and inspired to achieve success independently and collectively as a company team. These skills must be applicable to managing multiple teams and multiple projects that may be working concurrently in separate locations.

In addition to managerial skills, the Project Manager must be proficient with skills directly associated with the work their personnel are performing including proficiency in all building codes and all Cx software, Cx database, energy modeling, economic analysis and scheduling. These skills are maintained through ongoing training of personnel and clients couple with continuing education.

A Project Manager must also carry out job functions related to client relationship management. This includes communicating the services that the firm can be contracted for, supporting the Synergy Sales Team in responding to a request for proposal, and follow up with the clients.

Key Result Areas:

Include, but not limited by the following:

Management & Administration

▪ Maintains safe and clean working environment by enforcing company procedures, procedures, and regulations;

▪ Ensures product and company compliance by abiding by federal, state and local regulations;

▪ Execute all duties and responsibilities with professionalism; clear communication (written and verbal) skills, accountability;

▪ Promotes and maintains professional collaboration through management of project team, including all engineering disciplines, equipment vendors, architects, contractors, construction manager and project client/owner;

▪ Ability to work on multiple inter-company initiative teams (process improvement & company standards) and client’s project teams simultaneously while monitoring/managing personal and Synergy Key Performance Indicators

▪ Basic knowledge in system design and testing, including but not limited to; air systems, hydronic systems, HVAC equipment and controls, plumbing equipment and controls, electrical equipment and controls, and life safety systems.

▪ Basic knowledge of system specific installation and operational checklists, inspection reports, and testing protocols;

▪ Ensure adequate review and submission of project deliverables in conjunction with design and construction schedule milestones

▪ Supports with conducting employee performance evaluations;

▪ Contributes and collaborates with Department Directors, Service Team Leaders, and Teams to evaluate companies Operational Performance Goals and implement improvements

▪ Contribute and collaborate with the Department Directors, Service Team Leaders, and Teams to evaluate Synergy Operational Performance Goals and implement improvements.

▪ Demonstrate the ability to consistently lead productive service team and project team meetings.

▪ Prepare and present Engineering Service Scorecard to direct report and Executive Team.

▪ Assists to establish and improve departmental processes, procedures, policies, and guidelines.

▪ Participates in Engineering Department meetings and attends other meetings as necessary to support the planning and operational needs of the firm.

▪ Supports with serving on employee selection committees or meetings as it relates to the engineering department.

▪ Supports in developing the business plan for the engineering department, including monthly, quarterly, and annual goals, objectives and systems.

▪ Assists with the company-wide committees including the wellness training, environmental health and safety, activity, and culture and communications committees.

▪ Participates in the continuous implementation of a team-oriented company culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, and high performance.

Project Execution

▪ Demonstrate Leadership with client and customer project teams in executing new building systems (MEP & envelope) consulting services: services including design reviews, construction verification, and validation of performance, and optimization services,

▪ Demonstrate Leadership with client and customer project teams in executing existing building system (MEP & envelope) evaluation and optimization consulting services.

▪ Proficient in the Owners Project Requirements (OPR) Process

▪ Supports demonstrating leadership of OPR workshop with a Project Team (client)

▪ Interpretation of technical specifications, equipment cutsheets & catalog data;

▪ Lead the utilization of Trace 700 economic analysis software (energy modeling);

▪ Demonstrates knowledge of Data Analytics software, interpretation of utility bills, utility rates structure, utility rebates and incentive programs;

▪ Proficiency in energy analysis of existing buildings

▪ Proficiency in technical report writing including oversight of project teams in the development of the deliverable.

▪ Demonstrate the ability to lead commissioning meetings with design and construction teams.

▪ Performs field observations on static (not started/rough-in field observation) equipment;

▪ Performs field observations on equipment start-ups.

▪ Performs functional testing on primary and secondary equipment, as well as system-level functional testing.

▪ Authors checklists and functional test scripts.

Client Management

▪ Supports confirming work product (client deliverables) standards compliance by conducting quality control assessment protocols of the PMs under their management based on submission of OPR’s, project Cx reports, etc.;

▪ Maintains regular, proactive, timely with direct communication with client(s) as it relates to project expectations, status, and issue resolution.

▪ Promote the recognition of client’s projects and goals through c or Indompanyustry Organizations Social Media Vehicles and Events.

▪ Identifying and responding to new project opportunities per company protocol.

Continuing Education & Professional Development

▪ Maintain steady participation in CEU’s that is focused the main principles of MEP engineering, MEP construction, and Facility Operational Performance; including local and national industry organizations indicated below.

▪ Acquire and Maintain a current LEED EB Proficiency certification;

▪ Acquire and Maintain a commissioning professional certification such as BCxA, UofW Madison CxQP, or NEEB

▪ Acquire and Maintain an Association of Energy Engineers professional certification such as CEM or CEA;

▪ Acquire and Maintain an Industry Professional Institution certification such as Niagara or Infrared level 1

▪ Maintaining membership in a professional organization (ie. AEE, ASHRAE, student ASHRAE, BCA)

▪ Provide training to the team on various topics post Continuing Education

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Belmont, MI.

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $125000.00/yr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Belmont,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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