Commissioning Project Manager

ASHRAE; Los Angeles, California (CA, MO); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

PTO (paid time off)

Health insurance

401k

Education sponsorship

Cell phone allowance

Job summary

Veregy invites applications for a Commissioning Project Manager in Southern California. The hybrid role combines Costa Mesa office presence with remote work, overseeing commissioning and energy projects from kickoff to closeout.

You will manage scope, schedule, budget, and client communications, develop tests and Cx/M&V plans, and ensure quality across multiple projects while coordinating internal teams and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; mechanical engineering preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Master’s degree in engineering preferred.
• Understanding of HVAC systems, energy efficiency concepts, and mechanical engineering principles.
• One to three years of practical project management experience in building commissioning, retro commissioning, HVAC, energy, controls, and/or construction.
• Must travel at least 35% of the time, mostly in state, occasionally across the United States.

Responsibilities

• Manages commissioning, retrocommissioning, energy consulting, and engineering projects.
• Oversees scope, schedule, budget, and quality of each project.
• Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors progress of projects.
• Coordinates and leads project meetings with the client.
• Develops project deliverables, including reports, pre-functional and functional tests, Cx and M&V plans, and SOOs.
• Provides QC of final deliverables to ensure quality and contractual compliance.
• Leads project teams consisting of internal staff and sub-consultants.
• Manages contracts and tracks progress and expiration; handles invoicing and cash flow with finance.

Skills

Project management

HVAC knowledge

Energy efficiency

Client communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree (engineering preferred)

Master’s degree in engineering preferred

3+ years project management experience

PE license or EIT

Commissioning certification (BCxP/CCP)

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.