Commissioning Engineer / Project Manager - Arlington, VA

Bala Consulting Engineers Inc.

Arlington, Northern (VA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 150,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Life insurance

PTO and holidays

Volunteer Time Off

Tuition and licensure reimbursement

Student loan assistance

529 Plan

Employee referral program

One day remote work

Job summary

Bala Consulting Engineers Inc. is seeking a Commissioning Engineer / Project Manager for our Arlington, VA office. You will manage commissioning activities for mechanical and controls systems on diverse projects including data centers and high-end facilities.

The role requires 5–7 years in commissioning or related fields, with a bachelor’s degree in engineering and preferred professional licenses. Some travel and remote work are included as part of a hybrid schedule.

Qualifications

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. 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. Responsibilities include reviewing RFPs, attending pre-bid walkthroughs and writing proposals, test scripts, and reports.
Provide planning, execution and day-to-day management of internal teams and clients.
Provide management functions including scope, client management, scheduling, and financials.
Assist other CxPMs across all Bala locations.
Travel to other Bala offices and project sites; flexibility for varied hours as needed.
Participate in staffing, performance reviews and growth initiatives.
Support marketing/business development by identifying opportunities and developing fees.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Technical writing

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of building codes

Mechanical systems commissioning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Professional engineering license or equivalent (PE/CEM/CBCP/BCxP) preferred

Job description

Commissioning Engineer / Project Manager - Arlington, VA

Full-time Regular Arlington, VA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1349

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.

Participate in 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.