Remote-First Assistant Project Manager – Building Performance

Engineering Economics, Inc.; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health insurance

FSAs

HSAs

LTD/STD

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Engineering Economics, Inc. (EEI) is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support commissioning and building performance projects across healthcare facilities, data centers, laboratories, universities, and more.

You will collaborate with senior engineers, project managers, and owners to ensure systems perform as intended and deliver reliable, energy-efficient outcomes. Ideal candidates possess a degree in engineering or building sciences and 2+ years in relevant fields, with strong

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 knowledge

Building automation systems (BAS)

Project coordination & management

Interpret technical drawings

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management software

Healthcare/Data center experience

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Building Sciences

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

Job description

Engineering Economics, Inc. (EEI) is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support commissioning and building performance projects across healthcare facilities, data centers, laboratories, universities, and more.

You will collaborate with senior engineers, project managers, and owners to ensure systems perform as intended and deliver reliable, energy-efficient outcomes. Ideal candidates possess a degree in engineering or building sciences and 2+ years in relevant fields, with strong