Commissioning Project Manager

Astfe; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA with matching employer

401k with matching

Paid holidays and PTO

Professional certification sponsorship

Cell phone allowance

Job summary

Veregy in Southern California seeks a Commissioning Project Manager to oversee multiple commissioning, energy efficiency, and retro-commissioning projects. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, client relationships, deadlines, and reporting, serving as the primary client contact from kickoff through evaluation, installation, testing, and closeout.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (Masters preferred), understanding of HVAC and energy efficiency, 1–3 years PM

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Master’s degree in engineering preferred.
• Understanding of HVAC, energy efficiency, and building systems.
• 1–3 years of project management in commissioning or related fields.
• Willingness to travel up to 35% nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Manage commissioning, retrocommissioning, energy consulting, and engineering projects.
• Oversee scope, schedule, budget, and quality across projects.
• Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor progress.
• Lead client meetings and coordinate project deliverables and reports.
• Prepare tests, Cx/MV plans, and related documentation.
• QC final deliverables for quality and contractual compliance.
• Lead project teams and manage subcontractor invoicing.
• Support monthly projections and accounting inquiries.

Skills

Project management

HVAC systems

Energy efficiency

Budget management

Client relationship management

Report writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Master’s degree in engineering

PE license or EIT licensure

Commissioning certification

Job description

Commissioning Project Manager

Full-Time Position in Southern California

Hybrid Office (Costa Mesa) and Home Office Position

Salary Range: $100,000 - $140,000 per year

Veregy is an award-winning NAESCO-Accredited decarbonization company focusing on accelerating and simplifying the Energy Transition. We provide turnkey engineering and construction services designed to reduce our clients' energy and operating costs through the implementation of energy efficiency and infrastructure upgrades, smart building technology, fleet EV infrastructure, clean energy generation, and sustainability.

Summary of Position Functions

The Commissioning Project Manager is responsible for managing multiple commissioning, energy efficiency, and retro-commissioning projects simultaneously. This role will oversee all aspects of projects including technical work, scheduling, budget management, client relationship management, setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, monitoring the progress of each project, and preparing internal and external reports for management regarding project status. Acts as the client's main point-of-contact through every step of the process, from initial contact and project kickoff, through evaluation, investigation, installation and testing, and through project closeout.

Essential Position Functions

• Manages commissioning, retrocommissioning, energy consulting, and engineering projects.
• Oversees all aspects of a project including scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors and summarizes progress of projects.
• Coordinates and leads project meetings with the client.
• Conducts or assists with the development of project deliverables, including organizing and writing reports, drafting pre-functional and functional performance tests, writing Cx and M&V plans and other Cx documentation, and developing SOOs.
• Provides QC of the final deliverables that will be sent to customers to ensure quality and contractual compliance.
• Contributes to the ongoing development and enhancement of the project management processes.
• Manages and participates in pre-functional and functional performance tests.
• Presents results to customers and acts as the main conduit for customer feedback and suggestions.
• Leads project teams consisting of internal staff and sub-consultants.
• Generates, formats, distributes, and submits invoices.
• Manages contracts including contract document routing, tracks contract progress and expiration, and gathers documentation required for contract.
• Works with financial team on cash collection and accounts receivables.
• Manages sub-contractor invoicing.
• Supports the consolidation of monthly project projections for the team.
• Fields requests and questions from accounting and works with project managers to provide resolutions.
• Leads with business development and proposals.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university (mechanical engineering preferred); or three+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Master’s degree in engineering preferred.
• Understanding of HVAC systems, energy efficiency concepts, and mechanical engineering principles required.
• One to three years of practical project management experience in building commissioning, retro commissioning, HVAC, energy, controls, and/or construction required.
• Must have excellent project management skills, a thorough understanding of building systems, energy efficiency, HVAC, and controls, and consistently be able to lead customer meetings.
• Must be able to travel at least 35% of the time, mostly in state, but occasionally across the United States.

Certifications

• PE license or working toward PE licensure (EIT licensure), preferred.
• Commissioning certification (BCxP, CCP, or equivalent), preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation and Bonus Plan.
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off.
• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision Plans and HSA with Matching Employer Contributions.
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions.
• Employer Sponsored Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance.
• Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Continued Education and Professional Certification Sponsorship.
• Personal Cell Phone Monthly Allowance.
  

Essential Position Functions

• Manages commissioning, retrocommissioning, energy consulting, and engineering projects.
• Oversees all aspects of a project including scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors and summarizes progress of projects.
• Coordinates and leads project meetings with the client.
• Conducts or assists with the development of project deliverables, including organizing and writing reports, drafting pre-functional and functional performance tests, writing Cx and M&V plans and other Cx documentation, and developing SOOs.
• Provides QC of the final deliverables that will be sent to customers to ensure quality and contractual compliance.
• Contributes to the ongoing development and enhancement of the project management processes.
• Manages and participates in pre-functional and functional performance tests.
• Presents results to customers and acts as the main conduit for customer feedback and suggestions.
• Leads project teams consisting of internal staff and sub-consultants.
• Generates, formats, distributes, and submits invoices.
• Manages contracts including contract document routing, tracks contract progress and expiration, and gathers documentation required for contract.
• Works with financial team on cash collection and accounts receivables.
• Manages sub-contractor invoicing.
• Supports the consolidation of monthly project projections for the team.
• Fields requests and questions from accounting and works with project managers to provide resolutions.
• Leads with business development and proposals.