Junior Project Manager, Building Performance

EEI; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health, dental, and vision insurance

FSAs

HSAs

Company-paid LTD/STD

Profit-sharing

401(k) with company match

Remote-first

Paid certifications

Job summary

EEI, an employee-owned company, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support commissioning and building performance projects for healthcare facilities, data centers, laboratories, universities, and other complex environments. You will work with project managers, engineers, contractors, and owners to ensure systems perform as intended while delivering value to clients.

The role emphasizes project planning, commissioning support, testing, documentation, scheduling, and strong client

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Sciences, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in commissioning, project management, building systems, controls, construction, healthcare, laboratory, mission‑critical, or other high‑reliability environments.
• Knowledge of MEP systems, building automation systems (BAS), control systems, and building performance fundamentals.
• Experience supporting project delivery activities including schedule management, budgeting, client coordination, documentation management, and risk identification.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, construction documents, and sequences of operation.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, and project collaboration tools.
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

Responsibilities

• Project Coordination: Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution activities to help deliver successful commissioning and building performance projects.
• Commissioning Support: Assist with system startup, inspections, functional testing, troubleshooting, and performance verification for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and control systems.
• Technical Documentation: Prepare and maintain commissioning reports, test procedures, deficiency logs, project records, and client deliverables.
• Client & Team Collaboration: Build strong working relationships with owners, contractors, engineers, vendors, and project stakeholders while supporting effective communication throughout project delivery.
• Problem Solving & Quality Assurance: Help identify, document, and resolve project issues while ensuring systems meet project requirements, performance goals, and quality standards.
• Project Management Support: Assist with schedule management, meeting coordination, proposal support, change management, risk identification, and project tracking activities.
• Professional Growth: Continuously develop your knowledge of building systems, commissioning processes, project management practices, and industry standards.

Skills

MEP systems

Building performance

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction/Building Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

PM software

Project collaboration tools

Job description

EEI, an employee-owned company, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support commissioning and building performance projects for healthcare facilities, data centers, laboratories, universities, and other complex environments. You will work with project managers, engineers, contractors, and owners to ensure systems perform as intended while delivering value to clients.

The role emphasizes project planning, commissioning support, testing, documentation, scheduling, and strong client