Commissioning Senior Project Manager

Shamrock Consulting; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Shamrock Business Consulting is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead full life-cycle commissioning of mission-critical facilities on a programmatic basis. You will own complex projects end to end — MEP design review, commissioning planning, functional testing of electrical and mechanical systems, and closeout — and lead the teams that execute them.

This is a senior, self-directed seat. You will run project teams of complex scope and broader programs, coordinate other personnel, and help

Qualifications

• Strong command of commissioning, construction procedures, project management, and industry best practices.
• Experience with mission-critical and commercial construction projects.
• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead full life-cycle commissioning of facilities, including MEP design review and functional testing.
• Coordinate project schedules, meetings, and QA/QC activities.
• Manage budgets, staffing needs, and client communications.
• Oversee on-site inspections, testing, and project closeout.
• Develop testing plans and procedures for complex projects.

Skills

Project management

Resource planning

Client communication

Team leadership

Scheduling

QA/QC

Tools

MS Office

Job description

A national commissioning provider is hiring a Senior Project Manager to lead full life-cycle commissioning of mission-critical facilities on a programmatic basis. You will own complex projects end to end — MEP design review, commissioning planning, functional testing of electrical and mechanical systems, and closeout — and lead the teams that execute them.

This is a senior, self-directed seat. You will run project teams of complex scope and broader programs, coordinate other personnel, and help shape the policies and procedures the group works from.

Shamrock Business Consulting is managing this search. The client is named in your first conversation with us.

What You'll Own

Project Execution — 50%

• Manage pre-construction: project initiation, kickoff, RFIs, and submittals
• Coordinate resource and material forecasting
• Develop, manage, and monitor the project schedule
• Schedule and lead project meetings
• Coordinate and perform QA/QC and commissioning plans and specifications against project scope and applicable guidelines
• Communicate and coordinate project staffing needs
• Oversee start-up, cutover, pre-functional and functional testing, and project closeout
• Onboard the project team for mobilization
• Prepare progress reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Lead preparation of the final commissioning report for client submission
• Develop testing plans and procedures for complex projects

Financial Performance — 20%

• Prepare, forecast, and monitor budgets, profitability, margins, bill rates, and utilization, carrying overall responsibility for project profitability
• Raise change orders and additional fees with the client when scope moves
• Identify project risks and implement strategies that control cost and schedule deviation

Client Relationships — 25%

• Prepare proposals and presentations and support the firm's broader marketing effort
• Promote the firm's services and expertise to current and prospective clients
• Serve as a primary point of contact and build long-term client relationships
• Work with clients to identify and develop new projects
• Ensure client satisfaction through active communication

Field Commissioning — 5%

• Perform on-site inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and equipment validation on electrical and mechanical systems
• Operate technical testing equipment and coordinate vendors and contractors during execution
• Deliver assigned tasks and deliverables on time and on budget

What You Bring

• Strong command of commissioning, construction procedures, project management, and industry best practices
• Experience with the materials, methods, and tools used on mission-critical and commercial construction projects
• Skill in resource allocation, personnel management, strategic planning, and team coordination
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving ability, with attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication, including direct client interaction and formal reporting
• Ability to manage deadlines, delegate work, and carry multiple priorities at once
• Comfort working independently and collaboratively, both on site and remote
• Proficiency in MS Office and the ability to pick up client- and industry-specific software
• Commitment to company and site safety requirements

Travel

• Up to 75 percent, potentially including any of the 50 states
• Must live near a major airport
• Valid driver's license required
• Valid REAL ID, or an acceptable alternative such as a passport, required for domestic air travel
• Car or air travel depending on destination and business need
• International travel possible depending on skill, training, and project need
• Relocation opportunities may exist depending on project need

Benefits

• Choice of comprehensive medical plans, including two PPO-style options and an HDHP with HSA
• Dental and vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Medical, dental, and vision extended to spouse or domestic partner and dependent children to age 26
• 401(k) with company match and a self-directed brokerage option
• PTO plus additional paid time off during the final week of the year
• Company-paid life insurance for employees and eligible dependents
• Short- and long-term disability and AD&D coverage
• Professional development, tuition reimbursement, and professional licensing assistance
• Paid parental leave after one year of employment

Our client is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action employer and participates in E-Verify with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Shamrock Business Consulting presents all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.