Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. DLB Associates is hiring a Commissioning Project Manager to plan, schedule, and execute full life cycle commissioning for critical facilities. The role leads project coordination, financial monitoring, stakeholder relations, on-site testing, commissioning plan development, and design document reviews for electrical and mechanical systems.
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
Skills
- * 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
- * Must have a valid driver's license and ability to rent vehicles
- * 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
- * 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
Benefits
- Remote – United States
- Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
- Flex spending accounts (FSA)
- Dental and vision plans
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
- 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
- PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
- Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
- Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
- Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
- Paid parental leave after one year of employment
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