Commissioning Engineer / Project Manager - Boston, MA

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 Boston 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 oversight includes but is not limited to mechanical system(s) upgrades in existing facilities, new mechanical systems testing for fortune 500 companies throughout the U.S. Projects include 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, 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. Roles and Responsibilities Serve as a project manager on select projects in the Cx Group. Project types include data centers, new builds, renovations, fit-outs and infrastructure upgrades, LEED Cx, Energy Code Cx and Retro Cx. The CxPM role is client facing. Responsibilities include reviewing RFPs, attending pre-bid walkthroughs, writing proposals, test scripts, and reports. The role also includes planning of work, execution and day-to-day management of internal teams and clients. Provide all management functions including scope responsibilities, client management, scheduling, and financials. Assist other CxPMs across all locations of the enterprise. Travel to other Bala offices as needed and national travel to project sites is expected infrequently based on project requirements. Candidate must be willing to work various hours (days, nights, weekends) to support project commissioning activities. Project Staffing Support Review workforce projections and determine how they relate to staffing. Identify times and strategies to manipulate design schedules to work with staffing. Provide input on individual staff member performance, advancement, and potential. Participate in staff performance reviews when appropriate. Drive ownership, accountability and culture through the company. Interact with partners and executives on a regular basis to further the growth and quality agenda of the firm. Marketing / Business Development Support Identify potential business opportunities. Work with leadership team to develop fees on complex projects. Develop and maintain client relationships. Grow the volume and footprint of the office market sectors. Qualifications At least 5-7 years’ experience in commissioning or adjacent field (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 Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance package 401(k) with employer match Employer Paid Life Insurance Up to 5 weeks of PTO based on years of experience and 8 paid holidays 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off Tuition and Licensure Reimbursement Federal Student Loan Assistance including match up to $5,250 per year Section 529 Plan (College Saving Plan) Employee Referral Program This is a Full-time in office role and qualifies for one day of remote work #J-18808-Ljbffr Bala Consulting Engineers