Commissioning Engineer / Project Manager - Arlington, VA

Bala Consulting Engineers; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Life Insurance

Paid PTO

Holidays

Volunteer Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Assistance

529 Plan

Employee Referral Program

1 Day Remote

Job summary

Bala Consulting Engineers is seeking a Commissioning Engineer & Project Manager (CxPM) with mechanical/controls expertise for our Arlington, VA office. You will lead commissioning activities, manage projects, write test scripts and reports, and coordinate internal teams and clients.

Expect travel to project sites and collaboration across Bala offices. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of commissioning experience, a engineering degree, and strong writing skills; data center experience is

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

Responsibilities

• Serve as a project manager on select projects in the Cx Group, including 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, and planning and managing work and teams.
• Provide management functions including scope, client management, scheduling, and financials.
• Assist other CxPMs across all Bala locations.
• Be based out of the Boston office with travel to sites as needed; national travel is expected.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Technical writing

Interpersonal skills

Building codes knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

PE/CEM/CBCP/BCxP preferred

Job description

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 Engineer & Project Manager (CxPM) with expertise in mechanical / controls systems based out of our Arlington, VA 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 (new construction) 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. The responsibilities include: reviewing RFP’s, attending pre-bid walkthroughs and writing proposals, test scripts, and reports. The role also includes planning of work, execution and day-to-day management of internal teams and clients.
• The CxPM will provide all management functions including scope responsibilities, client management, scheduling, and financials.
• Assist other CxPM’s across all locations of the enterprise.
• As a CxPM based out of the Boston office, it is expected that the majority of time will be spent in the local area. Travel to other Bala offices is encouraged on an as-needed basis. National travel to project sites is expected and will occur infrequently on an as-needed basis based on the requirements of the project. This candidate must be willing to work various hours (days, nights, weekends etc.) to support project commissioning activities.

Project Staffing Support

• Review workforce projections and determine how it relates 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 the 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

Bala is a dynamic growth-oriented company, built on relationships with our clients, staff, and industry partners. At Bala you will enjoy an exceptional employee experience that results in a successful career based on collaboration, leadership and personal development. As a multi-discipline engineering firm, Bala is a leader in innovative designs for building systems in High Rise, Mission Critical, Multi-Unit Housing, Commercial Office, Higher Education, Transportation, Adaptive Reuse and Life Science facilities.

• 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

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