Commissioning Project Manager

Grumman|Butkus Associates; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Bonus Plan

Insurance (medical, disability, dental

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Grumman|Butkus Associates is seeking a Commissioning Project Lead in Madison, WI. The role manages M/E/P/FP engineering teams on two or more projects and coordinates with the Client to ensure successful commissioning and retro-commissioning.

You will guide technical teams, review documents, and ensure adherence to EJCDC and AIA framework while driving high-quality outcomes and efficient field operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or equivalent experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer preferred.
• Expert level knowledge of codes, standards, materials, details, and construction techniques.
• Expert level knowledge of HVAC sub-systems, including temperature controls.

Responsibilities

• Understands mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Oversees preparation of construction checklists and functional test procedures and commissioning sections of specs.
• Familiar with EJCDC General Conditions, Contracts, and related documents.
• Review shop drawings and materials for commissioning documents.
• Prepares field observation reports and commissioning issue logs.
• Produce accurate, well written technical correspondence and reports.
• Evaluate design/documentation for compliance with Owner’s requirements.
• Participate in development of company standard technical procedures.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

HVAC systems

Temperature controls

Codes and standards

Construction techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer preferred

Job description

Basic Functions

Under direct supervision of Principal, Associate, or other assigned supervisor and in collaboration with project team, is responsible for commissioning and retro-commissioning, and the management of teams of M/E/P/FP engineers on two or more projects, including maintaining day-to-day communications with the Client.

What You Will Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or Architectural Engineering with an appropriate discipline focus) from an accredited university or equivalent experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer preferred.
• Demonstrates expert level of knowledge of codes, standards, materials, details, and construction techniques.
• Demonstrates an expert level of knowledge of most HVAC sub-systems, including a working knowledge of temperature controls.

Minimum Responsibilities

Technical

• Understands mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Oversees the preparation of construction checklists and functional test procedures and commissioning sections of the specifications.
• Must have intimate familiarity with EJCDC General Conditions, Contracts, Supplemental General Conditions, etc., as well as knowledge of similar AIA documents used in the execution of construction projects.
• Review shop drawings and material samples submitted as required to develop commissioning documents.
• Prepares field observation reports and commissioning issues logs.
• Ability to produce accurate, well written technical correspondence and reports.
• Ability to evaluate design and documentation for compliance with the Owner’s requirements.
• Participates in the development of GBA’s standard technical procedures and master documents.

Professional

• Champion high quality engineering services and customer service by addressing client questions and concerns and suggest changes to services based on client feedback.
• Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards to draw valid conclusions and apply creative and innovative solutions to complex project challenges while making difficult decisions in a timely manner.
• Determine and define project scope, objectives, milestones, risks and responsibilities; allocating time and resources efficiently and effectively. Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed to ensure project stays on track and within commitments.
• Network and build relationships with clients/potential clients to generate new products/services opportunities and communicate with the appropriate team.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the clients served, the competitors and opportunities for growth to support the organization’s goals and strategic plan.
• Communicate professionally, confidently, and clearly with clients, vendors, team, etc.; actively listening for understanding.
• Lead change through Identifying new and innovative product development concepts, technologies, techniques, standards, and procedures, while considering potential risks.
• Coach and mentor team by setting clear expectations, providing opportunities for training, recognizing achievement, providing feedback and supporting progressive improvement guidance when necessary.
• Create and maintain an organizational culture where people want to be their best by being a positive role model, sharing responsibility, accountability, recognition, and a sense of urgency towards goals and continuous improvement.
• Manage and monitor processes and people to get things done efficiently and effectively with fewer resources.

Compensation

• Competitive Salary.
• Structured Bonus Plan.
• Medical, disability, dental insurance offered.
• Retirement funding plan with company matching.
• Paid time off (sick, vacation, holidays).