Commissioning Engineering Manager

FST Technical Services; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Commissioning Engineering Manager to oversee data center projects. This role is pivotal in managing the commissioning process, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will blend technical expertise with strong leadership skills, guiding a team while fostering client relationships. You will be responsible for scheduling, problem-solving, and enhancing team performance in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about engineering and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in the commissioning industry with management experience.
• Strong understanding of building systems and construction processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage commissioning processes for data center construction projects.
• Ensure maximum utilization of staff and lead project scheduling.

Skills

Problem-solving

Team Leadership

Effective Communication

Public Speaking

Adaptability

Education

Degree in HVACR, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Cx Software

Job description

Commissioning Engineering Manager – Data Center Projects

About the job:

A Commissioning Engineering Manager reports to an Engineering Director and oversees the commissioning process for new data center construction projects. The Engineering Manager creates schedules for the Commissioning process, identifies and resolves any problems/delays.

Compensation: Competitive salary, per diem and mobilization and benefits.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical commissioning expertise and ideally have previous experience within data center projects. They should have a strong understanding of building system interconnectivity and aptitude for problem-solving and providing updates to clients.

Responsibilities:

• Manage team members, ensuring financial performance, consistently promoting services, and expanding business development through positive references.
• Assign team members where they can be successful, providing constructive feedback to improve their skills and value.
• Ensure staff is at maximum utilization and projects are appropriately staffed, lead weekly staff scheduling, and approve time and expense submissions of all team members.
• Project revenue and labor requirements, execute target billable hours and sales targets for the team, present at private or public events including trade shows, and participate in and lead sessions of the company-wide safety and training programs.
• Lead design phase projects to allow for project understanding and connections with key members, support development of change orders for existing projects, and initiate new relationships with strategic clients/markets/sectors to expand business plans.
• Travel to and from various job sites within the assigned region.

Requirements:

• Degree in HVACR, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management OR an Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology OR related trade school, construction, maintenance, or engineering controls experience.
• Extensive experience in a management position related to maintenance, construction, or engineering controls OR 7+ years in the Cx industry.
• Knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, bid process, and ancillary industry documents.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Cx Software.
• Ability to lead a team firmly and fairly, accept responsibility, and solicit involvement from team members.
• Effective verbal and written skills, with public speaking and presentation capabilities.
• Aptitude to solve problems independently and in a team environment.
• Adaptability to varying indoor and outdoor working conditions.
• Physical fitness, capability to lift at least 30 pounds, and ability to climb ladders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• P.E., CCP, CxA, CEM, or similar certification from experience.
• Trade Association involvement.
• OSHA 30 or other safe workplace certifications.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering Services and Construction