Commissioning Engineer / Project Manager - Boston, MA

Bala Consulting Engineers Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Up to 5 weeks of PTO

Tuition and Licensure Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Commissioning Engineer / Project Manager based in Boston, MA. The role involves leading commissioning projects for various sectors, including data centers and healthcare, while managing client relationships and project teams. An ideal candidate should possess 5-7 years of commissioning experience, a relevant engineering degree, and strong technical writing skills. The position offers medical benefits, a 401(k) with a match, and up to 5 weeks of PTO, with remote work options.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in commissioning or a related field.
• Knowledge of building codes and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a project manager on select projects.
• Manage client interactions, project scope, and financials.
• Assist in staffing reviews and marketing business development.

Skills

Commissioning

Project Management

Mechanical Systems

Controls Systems

Technical Writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant field

Job description

Commissioning Engineer / Project Manager - Boston, MA

Full-time Regular Boston, MA, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1348

Salary Range: $100,000.00 To $130,000.00 Annually

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 Project Manager (CxPM) with expertise in mechanical / controls systems based out of our Boston 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. Responsibilities include reviewing RFPs, 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.
• Provide all management functions including scope responsibilities, client management, scheduling, and financials.
• Assist other CxPMs across all locations of the enterprise.
• Travel to other Bala offices as needed. National travel to project sites will occur infrequently as required. Will 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; provide input on individual staff performance; participate in staff performance reviews when appropriate; drive ownership, accountability and culture; interact with partners and executives on regular basis to further firm growth and quality agenda.
• Marketing / Business Development Support: Identify potential business opportunities, work with leadership 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 latest technologies for mechanical / controls systems commissioning.
• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems a plus.

Benefits

• 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.