Existing Building Commissioning EBCx Project Manager

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc.; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. is seeking an Existing Building Commissioning Project Manager II to lead medium-to-high scope projects, verify systems, troubleshoot HVAC controls, and manage client relations. The role combines planning, QA/QC execution, and on-site coordination across multiple teams.

You will ensure project plans are followed, deliver quality results, and manage financials while communicating with clients and SSR staff. Hybrid work in Dallas region is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years related project experience in HVAC troubleshooting, commissioning, and/or retro commissioning.
• Technical report writing experience with Office, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Energy audit experience of 1–3 years.
• Time-management skills, presentation skills, strong interpersonal skills, and problem-solving skills.
• Professional Engineer licensure preferred; building automation and HVAC design experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes and maintains project schedule and supports the Service Line Manager and Sr. Project Managers.
• Completes definition of project scope requirements and schedule with the client and communicates to the project team.
• Monitors manpower requirements and analyzes information from plans, specs, and docs.
• Facilitates client-team communication and documents important issues.
• Attends project update meetings with clients and team members.
• Works to address client needs while managing expectations and budgets.
• Coordinates with subcontractors on project needs, schedules, and deadlines.
• Monitors scope creep and participates in BD activities like proposals and fee creation.

Skills

Time-management

Technical writing

Interpersonal skills

Energy audit

Presentation skills

Contract knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Professional Engineer license preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Building Automation Systems

Direct digital controls

HVAC systems

Job description

• Posted on August 3, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

Dallas

12400 Coit Road

Churchill Tower, Suite 850

Dallas, TX 75251, USA

• Hybrid


• Building Optimization Services


• Full-Time


• Requisition #: EXIST002017

Description

A leading comprehensive engineering design and consulting firm, SSR provides innovative solutions for clients with facility and infrastructure challenges. To achieve client needs, SSR has multiple locations across the US. Working with a diverse group of individuals in a variety of markets, our team of experts partner with our clients to deliver advanced solutions that last.

SSR is committed to providing opportunities and benefits to colleagues that promote living fully. Through various competitive benefits and programs available, SSR supports the health, well-being, and personal growth of its employees. SSR offers benefit options including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a generous contribution to employee-owned Health Savings Account, 401(k) with matching up to the full IRS maximum, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other employee incentives and wellness programs. SSR is a 2019A/E/C Building a Better World Award Winner which recognizesour commitment to community outreachand improvement.

Why Choose SSR? Look at our Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn pages to discover more.

The Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx) Project Manager II holds overall responsibility for assigned existing building commissioning projects of medium to high scope and complexity. Duties include systems field verification and testing, HVAC systems (CUPs, AHUs, and terminal units) trouble shooting, Building Automation Systems (BAS) and building optimization. Other duties include planning and executing a specific project plan, delivering quality products and services to the client in a timely manner, managing project financials, and serving as the primary contact between the SSR project team and the client. The EBCx PM ensures that projects are executed according to the plan and is responsible for the results of assigned projects (total Project Success).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Completes and maintains project schedule and directly supports the Service Line Manager and Sr. Project Managers.


• Completes definition of project scope requirements and schedule with the client and communicates scope and requirements to the project team.


• Monitors manpower requirements.


• Analyzes information gathered from building plans, specifications, and documentation.


• Facilitates communication between the client and the project team and documents important issues.


• Regularly attends project update meetings with both clients and team members.


• Works to address client needs while managing client expectations.


• Coordinates with sub-contractors on project needs, schedules, and deadlines.


• Monitors, manages, and advises appropriate Program staff regarding “scope creep,” as necessary.


• Participates in prospective project interviews as necessary.


• Communicates directly with client representatives, external project team, industry professionals, and potential clients under the supervision of Service Line Manager or Sr. Project Manager.


• Engages in self-education and training to keep up with current industry trends and changes.


• Acts and performs activities inside and outside the office consistent with ethical engineering standards in the company handbook.


• Prepares and implements a proactive Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) plan for projects.


• assiststhe design and construction teams in troubleshooting HVAC controls related
  problems.


• Performs project job site visits to investigate field conditions, monitor progress, and maintains client expectations.


• Participates in BD activities to include proposal writing and fee creation


• Coordinates with other disciplines to determine HVAC sequence procedures, and provide technical information.


• Performs specific engineering studies and other design analyses using industry software such as AFDD, and M&V.


• Participates in the job closeout process to ensure documentation, lessons learned, and filings are complete.


• Participates in planning and budgeting processes, which includes preparing monthly billing projections and budget metrics as required by management


• Monitors accounts receivables on projects and initiates corrective action as needed


• Assists management in the training and mentoring of less experienced colleagues within the EBCx group

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

KNOWLEDGE

• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) software


• Knowledge of different BAS/Direct Digital Control Systems (i.e., Siemens, Trane, JCI, Niagara,etc…)


• Knowledge of project approach and systems design


• Knowledge of the engineering discipline of his/her expertise


• High level knowledge of building codes and regulations as they pertain to assigned projects


• Knowledge of Commissioning and/or Retro Commissioning


• Knowledge of Contracts and project management


• General knowledge of accounting and how to create and maintain budgets

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Comprehension – ability to understand information, ideas, and direction presented in writing and/or verbally communicated


• Written Communication Skills – ability to clearly deliver a message through written words using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation


• Speech Clarity – ability to speak clearly and in a common language so that others can understand you


• Detail-Oriented – ability to achieve accuracy and thoroughness when accomplishing a task; pays attention to details and is able to understand the cause of a certain outcome


• Judgement and Decision-Making Skills – ability to make reasoned judgments that are logical and well thought out; constructively questioning and analyzing information in order to make the best conclusion


• Technical Writing Skills – skilled in the area of summarizing or explaining technical information in a clear, concise, and accurate way, communicating the point intended


• Presentation Skills – effective in a variety of presentation settings both inside and outside the organization; commands attention and can manage group processes during the presentation; can change tactics midstream when something isn’t working


• Interpersonal Skills – ability to interact positively and work effectively with others

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or related field


• 5+ years related project experience in HVAC Troubleshooting, Commissioning, and/or Retro Commissioning


• Technical report writing experience with Office, Excel, PowerPoint


• Energy Audit experience of1-3 years.


• Time-management skills, Presentation skills, Strong interpersonal skills, and Problem-solving skills


• Professional Engineer Licensure preferred


• Building Automation Systems, Direct digital controls, HVAC systems, and design experience preferred


• BSME and/or Professional Engineer license preferred


• CEM and CxA certifications preferred


• Knowledge of contracts and project management are preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Frequently use a computer for several hours at a time


• May need to periodically maneuver over, under, and around barriers as well as climb ladders on a job site


• May need to periodically ride swing stages and boom lifts on a job site as necessary


• Frequently travel by car or plane to visit job sites and attend meetings, conferences, and events


• Requires the ability to climb stairs and move around a job site for several hours at a time

WORK ENVIRONMENT: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Indoors in a normal office environment with some exposure to excessive noise, darkness/poor lighting, fumes, or dust


• May travel to and navigate construction sites, some of which may be at high altitudes or small spaces with dirt or dust particles


• Frequent travel (about 25-50% of the time) to visit job sites and attend meetings, conferences, and events

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