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Position Title: Commissioning Project Manager
Position Location: Remote with travel to project sites
**Priority locations include - Phoenix and Dallas**
SALARY
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JOB SUMMARY
The Commissioning Project Manager provides technical support and leadership to plan, schedule and execute full life cycle commissioning of critical facilities. This person participates in the MEP design review process and participates in functional testing of complex electrical and mechanical systems.
The Commissioning Project Manager is responsible for supporting all aspects of a project. This person will work as part of the project team and interact closely with the owner, designers, contractors, subcontractors and other trades on projects in mission critical environments.
The role may assist with developing and evaluating bid proposals, developing commissioning plans and schedules, facilitating communication and ensuring compliance with owner’s requirements, applicable laws, and specifications.
This person will collaborate with design engineers, construction contractors, equipment vendors, client staff and the DLB commissioning team to test, validate and make operational newly installed and operational electrical and mechanical systems including those in mission critical facilities.
The Commissioning Project Manager will receive limited direction on day-to-day work and general instruction on new projects or assignments. Will execute commissioning and assist project leadership on projects of complex scope. Will work independently or under limited supervision.
This person will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Manage all Elements of Commissioning Projects (50%)
- Assist with pre-construction elements including project initiation, kickoff, RFIs and submittals
- Coordinate and support resource and material forecasting
- Develop, manage and monitor schedule
- Participate in, schedule or 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.
- Coordinate or 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 and assist in preparation of final commissioning report for submission to client
Monitor and Control Project Financials (15%)
- 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
Manage Stakeholder Relations (15%)
- Assist in the preparation of proposals, presentations and the overall marketing efforts of the firm
- Assist in the promotion of the 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 (10%)
- On-site inspection, validation, functional testing, verification and troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical equipment
- Participate in factory witness testing and observe startup activities
- Use technical equipment to perform testing
- Direct vendors / contractors in the execution of the testing
Develop Testing Plans and Procedures for Complex Projects (5%)
- Development of commissioning plans
- Prepare pre-functional checklists
- Prepare functional performance test scripts
Review Construction Related Design Documents, Drawings and Specifications (5%)
- Review shop drawings and submittals
- Review sequence of operations
- Assist in commissioning focused design reviews
Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget
Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned
Requirements
POSITION REQUIREMENTS (INTERMEDIATE LEVEL FOR ALL THE FOLLOWING EXCEPT AS
NOTED)
- Knowledge of industry trends, project management and construction procedures and best practices
- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources
- Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction mission critical, commercial buildings, or other structures
- Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
- Skilled at managing personnel and material resources
- Ability to work successfully in a remote environment thru effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness and resourcefulness in a distraction free workspace
- Ability to learn client and / or industry specific management software
- Ability to follow company and site safety requirements
- Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports, and correspondence
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information)
- Ability to communicate effectively directly with clients and at times serve as primary point of client contact
- Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with onsite and remote team members
- Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines
- Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others
- Ability to analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues
- Proficient at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management
- Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The following physical demands must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
Frequently manipulating, moving or grasping small parts, devices or tools
Frequently required to remain in a stationary position
Frequently moving through office, critical facility and other environments (such as low temperatures, high temperatures and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind), including tight and confined spaces
During initial training, the employee is
- Frequently descending / ascending stairs and ladders to access equipment
- On occasion the employee may be required to position self under or over equipment
- On occasion the employee may move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- Initial few months, travel up to 75%, then transitioning to 20% travel
- Travel may include travel to any or all 50 US states
- International travel may be required based on individual skill, training and project needs
- Travel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities including but not limited to client sites, meetings with other employees, meeting for business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, etc.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction or related discipline
OR
- Two years’ experience with installation, hands-on testing, validation and troubleshooting of mechanical, controls and / or electrical infrastructure
PLUS
- Minimum five years’ additional experience with installation, hands-on testing, validation and troubleshooting of mechanical, controls and / or electrical infrastructure
DLB Associates is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and participates in the E-Verify program with the Department of Homeland Security. We encourage diversity in our workforce.
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