Mission Critical Project Manager

Engineering Economics, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Remote-first company

Job summary

Engineering Economics, Inc. seeks a Mission Critical Project Manager to lead commissioning, QA, and performance testing for high-reliability facilities such as data centers and healthcare sites.

You will manage budgets, schedules, resources, and client relations across multiple projects with a focus on quality and safety. You will mentor junior staff, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with project specs while advancing EEI's reputation for technical excellence and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Sciences, or related field.
• 5+ years in commissioning, project management, or high-reliability environments.
• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, and building automation.
• Proven budgets, schedules, client relations, and multi-project delivery experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills; able to collaborate with diverse teams.
• Proficiency with MS Office and PM software; authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning projects through planning, design, construction, testing, and closeout.
• Manage budgets, schedules, staffing plans, and overall project performance.
• Serve as primary contact for clients, contractors, design teams, and stakeholders.
• Lead startup verification, functional testing, and integrated systems testing.
• Review design docs and sequences of operation to align with objectives.
• Identify risks and proactively develop solutions to keep projects moving.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to technical excellence and improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Building systems

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management software

Job description

Mission Critical Project Manager

Description

About the Position:

At EEI, we believe in doing things the right way, with excellence, integrity, and genuine care for our people. As an employee-owned company, our People First culture is rooted in trust, accountability, and shared success.

As a Mission Critical Project Manager, you will lead commissioning, quality assurance, and performance testing for critical facilities, including data centers, healthcare facilities, and other high-reliability environments. This role requires overseeing all commissioning activities, managing project schedules, budgets, and resources, ensuring that systems are fully functional and compliant with project specifications, standards, and client expectations.

In this role, you will manage all aspects of commissioning project delivery, from planning and design review through functional performance testing and project turnover. You will oversee project budgets, schedules, resources, and client relationships while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary project teams. Your leadership will help drive project success, maintain quality standards, and strengthen EEI's reputation for technical excellence and exceptional client service.

This position is ideal for a commissioning professional, project manager, or building systems expert who enjoys combining technical expertise with client engagement, project leadership, and problem-solving. If you're passionate about building performance, continuous learning, and delivering successful outcomes on complex projects, you'll thrive at EEI.

Annual Compensation Range: $120,000 - $170,000 / year

The above salary range is based on the national labor market and subject to change.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead commissioning projects through planning, design, construction, testing, and project closeout.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, staffing plans, and overall project performance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, design teams, and project stakeholders.
• Lead commissioning activities including startup verification, functional performance testing, integrated systems testing, and troubleshooting.
• Review design documents, specifications, submittals, and sequences of operation to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Identify project risks, manage issues proactively, and develop effective solutions that keep projects moving forward.
• Mentor and support junior commissioning staff while contributing to EEI's culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Sciences, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in commissioning, project management, building systems, controls, construction, healthcare, laboratory, mission-critical, or other high-reliability environments.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, controls, and building automation systems.
• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules, resources, client relationships, and project deliverables across multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong leadership, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with clients, contractors, design teams, vendors, and facility personnel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience facilitating meetings, presenting technical information, and building trusted stakeholder relationships.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, and other tools used to support project delivery and commissioning activities.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Preferred

• Experience supporting data center, healthcare, laboratory, higher education, federal, industrial, or other complex facility projects.
• Experience leading functional performance testing, integrated systems testing, and construction turnover activities.
• Professional certifications such as CCP, CBCP, CxA, PMP, PE, EIT, LEED AP, or similar industry credentials.

Working Conditions:

Typical Travel: Up to 50% (travel to project sites throughout the region will be required)

Work Environment: Hybrid environment of office and in the field for site visits. Site visits may include exposure to construction environments, uneven grounds, varying weather conditions, and field interactions.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform site inspections, which may include walking project sites, climbing ladders, occasionally lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs, and working in confined spaces when needed. Reasonable accommodation may be provided.

Reports to: Operational Leader

Supervisory duties: Technical leadership, mentoring, and project direction to Assistant Project Managers, Commissioning Engineers, and other project team members.

Partners with: Works closely with EEI Associates, Directors, Project Managers, Technical Leads, Commissioning Engineers, and Operations staff. Collaborates regularly with owners, architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, and facility personnel.

Key Representative to: EEI clients, contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.

About EEI:

EEI is a recognized leader in facility and energy consulting. We deliver innovative, performance-focused solutions that maximize building performance, extend system lifecycles, and reduce utility costs. This dedication has earned us trusted partnerships with Fortune 500 organizations, national healthcare networks, prestigious universities, and leading government agencies.

Nationally recognized for building commissioning and building performance, EEI also provides facility assessments, master planning, energy audits, and technical program management, supported by specialty teams serving healthcare, data center, and mission-critical facilities.

Our reputation is built by the people who lead our work every day. That’s why our values aren’t just words; they are lived out daily in how we make decisions, build trusted relationships, and deliver quality. As an employee-owned company, we share success through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), reflecting our commitment to building something meaningful together. And as EEI rapidly grows, we’re looking for talented people who want meaningful work, a supportive team, and room to grow.

Learn more at https://eeibuildingperformance.com/

Benefits:

Taking care of our people is our highest priority. We’re committed to creating a workplace where our people are supported through meaningful connection, genuine care, and real opportunities to grow. That’s why we provide the benefits, tools, and resources our team needs to thrive and do their best work.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); 100% employer-funded
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
• Company-paid LTD, STD, and basic life insurance
• Voluntary life, accident coverage, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Profit-sharing + discretionary performance bonuses
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match; 100% immediate vesting
• Vacation + sick time
• Eight (8) paid + two (2) floating holidays
• Parental Leave
• Milestone Travel Award (Every 5 Years)
• Remote-first company
• Paid certifications, seminars, and conferences
• Professional development opportunities

PEOPLE + BUILDING + PERFORMANCE

EEI is a proud equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and are committed to an inclusive culture. EEI does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.

EEI participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your completed Form I-9 to confirm your work authorization in the United States.