Commissioning Project Manager

Affiliated Engineers, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 115,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Performance-based year-end bonus

Flexible work environment

Wellness resources

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Commissioning Project Manager. You will lead commissioning projects, managing quality, schedule, and budget performance. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in commissioning building systems, project management credentials, and strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from $115,000 to $180,000, along with a flexible work environment and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a consulting environment commissioning building systems.
• Successful management of large and complex projects across MEP disciplines.
• Demonstrated leadership on projects and with staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage commissioning projects across diverse market sectors.
• Lead commissioning activities for building systems.
• Develop and manage commissioning plans, specifications, schedules, and reports.
• Serve as projects primary client contact.

Skills

Strong spoken and written communications skills

Excellent organization and time management skills

Quick technical comprehension

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering

LEED AP Building Operations and Maintenance Certification

Qualified Commissioning Process Provider Certificate

Project Management Professional Certification

Job description

Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity

At Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI), we bring together expertise and innovation to solve the most complex challenges. Since 1978, we’ve supported mission-driven organizations in designing systems and environments that advance society and improve lives. Today, with more than 900 professionals across 22 offices, we help shape the future of healthcare, science and technology, energy, education, and other vital sectors.

From elevating patient care in Mayo Clinic’s world‑class hospitals to enabling discovery in high‑containment laboratories for U.S. agencies and driving environmental progress with Microsoft’s renowned Thermal Energy Center, our work enriches the human experience, safeguards the environment, and pushes the boundaries of possibility.

AEI consistently earns national recognition from leading industry publications, including Building Design+Construction, Engineering News‑Record, and Consulting‑Specifying Engineer, with distinctions such as being named the #1 Laboratory Engineering Firm in the nation and receiving multiple Best of the Best Project awards, underscoring the lasting legacy of our work.

At AEI, our Commissioning team is driven by technical excellence, collaboration, and a commitment to improving the built environment for communities worldwide.

As a Commissioning Project Manager in our Washington, DC office, you will help us empower our clients to verify that building systems perform to design intent and deliver long‑term value.

Why We Need You

We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Project Manager to lead commissioning projects from planning through execution. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, project management skills, and client‑facing experience.

Key Responsibilities Of a Commissioning Project Manager

• Manage commissioning projects across diverse market sectors, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget performance.
• Lead and coordinate commissioning activities for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, life safety, and other critical building systems.
• Develop and manage commissioning plans, specifications, schedules, and reports.
• Facilitate communication among owners, designers, contractors, and vendors to resolve issues and maintain project momentum.
• Oversee functional performance testing and documentation, ensuring compliance with design, and industry standards.
• Serve as projects primary client contact, building strong relationships and delivering a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Mentor and support staff on commissioning procedures, best practices, and professional growth.

Expertise Of Our Most Successful Commissioning Project Manager

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or Sustainability Management from an ABET accredited program
• LEED AP Building Operations and Maintenance Certification
• Qualified Commissioning Process Provider Certificate (QCxP)
• Project Management Professional Certification
• 10+ years of experience in a consulting environment commissioning building systems or leading commissioning projects across MEP disciplines
• Successful management of large and complex projects for sophisticated client’s healthcare, laboratory, infrastructure, higher education, mission critical, industrial, or R&D facilities.
• Demonstrated leadership on projects and with staff.
• Long history of very satisfied clients.

Effective Skills To Help You Flourish

• Strong spoken and written communications skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on client outcomes.
• Able to effectively prioritize multiple tasks.
• Effective working individually and within team environments.

When You Work Here, You Can Expect

• A flexible, collaborative environment where your well‑being matters—because your best work happens when you’re supported.
• Real opportunities to grow—through mentorship, professional development programs, and exposure to high‑impact projects across disciplines.
• To collaborate with inspiring teammates who challenge the status quo, foster innovation, and pave the way for future leaders.
• A benefits package that offers health, dental, vision, and retirement, a performance‑based year‑end bonus, and thoughtful perks tailored to your needs—whether that’s a flexible work environment, wellness resources, or community‑focused initiatives, we’ll continue to invest in.

The estimated starting salary range for this position: $115,000 - $180,000.

If this dynamic environment and the chance to contribute to transformative projects resonate with your ambitions, we would love to connect with you. Join us and make an impact!

Apply online at https://aeieng.com/about/careers/

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