Building Commissioning Project Manager - BAS

HTS Engineering Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HTS Engineering Ltd. is seeking a BAS Commissioning Project Manager to lead commissioning across life sciences, semiconductors, and manufacturing projects. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, and client expectations while coordinating engineers, construction managers, and technicians.

The role requires a strong PM track record, excellent communication, and the ability to drive commissioning processes across diverse teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager for commissioning projects in capital construction or life sciences.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, processes, and tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of the commissioning process for capital projects, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, resource allocations, risk assessments, and communication strategies.
• Coordinate and manage the commissioning team, and lead coordination with engineers, construction managers, designers, technicians, and clients.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions for successful commissioning.
• Track and report on deliverables, milestones, and financial performance to leadership and clients.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, design, safety regulations, and company best practices.
• Facilitate project meetings, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
• Serve as a liaison between the client and internal teams, maintaining relationships and driving customer satisfaction.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities/Mechanical/Electrical engineering or related field

Tools

PM methodologies/tools

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled, organized, and proactive BAS Commissioning Project Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead diverse, complex projects across life sciences, semiconductors, battery manufacturing, and other mission-critical industries, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and aligned with client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of the commissioning process for capital projects, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, resource allocations, risk assessments, and communication strategies.
• Coordinate and manage the commissioning team, as well as lead coordination with project stakeholders including engineers, construction managers, design engineers, technicians, and clients.
• Monitor project performance, proactively identifying risks, troubleshooting issues, and implementing solutions to ensure a successful commissioning process.
• Track and report on project deliverables, milestones, and financial performance to leadership and clients.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, design, safety regulations, and company best practices.
• Facilitate project meetings, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
• Serve as a key liaison between the client and internal teams, maintaining strong relationships and driving customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities/Mechanical/Electrical engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5-10+ years of experience executing and leading the commissioning process.
• Proven experience as a Project Manager for commissioning projects within capital construction, life sciences, semiconductors, or other mission-critical industries.
• Strong knowledge and proven experience both leading and executing the commissioning process.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, processes, and tools.
• Proficiency in creating and managing project schedules, budgets, and documentation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.