Commissioning Project Manager

DLB Associates is an engineering and consulting firm specializing in mission-critical solutions for hyperscale data centers, advanced infrastructure, and high-performance building systems. The Commissioning Project Manager provides technical leadership and support for planning, scheduling, and executing full life cycle commissioning of critical facilities, including MEP design reviews and functional testing of complex electrical and mechanical systems. The role manages project delivery, financials, stakeholder relationships, testing plans, construction document reviews, and on-site commissioning activities.

Responsibilities:

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Development of commissioning plans
• Prepare pre-functional checklists
• Prepare functional performance test scripts
• 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:

• 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 leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, optimize operational processes, and contribute to company-wide innovation
• Ability to work successfully in a remote environment through 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
• 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
• 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
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to rent vehicles
• Initial 6-9 months, travel up to 75%, then transitioning to 25% travel
• Must be located near a major airport
• Effective May 7, 2025, and in accordance with U.S. federal regulations for domestic air travel, a valid REAL ID (or an acceptable alternative, such as a passport) is required for travel associated with this position
• Travel may involve transportation by car or plane depending on the destination and nature of the business needs
• Travel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities including but not limited to client sites, meetings with other employees, meetings for business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, etc
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction or related discipline
• Two years' experience with installation, hands-on testing, validation and troubleshooting of mechanical, controls and / or electrical infrastructure
• Minimum five years' additional experience with installation, hands-on testing, validation and troubleshooting of mechanical, controls and / or electrical infrastructure