Remote-First Assistant Project Manager, Commissioning

EEI; South Bend (IN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health/Dental/Vision

FSA

HSA

Life Insurance (Basic)

Voluntary coverage

Profit-sharing

401(k) with match

Travel Award

Remote-first

Certifications support

Job summary

EEI is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support commissioning and building performance projects across healthcare facilities, data centers, and laboratories. You will coordinate planning, testing, documentation, and client communication under guidance from experienced Project Managers.

You will gain hands-on exposure to system startup, inspections, and performance verification, building your leadership and technical skills while contributing to safer, more reliable facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Sciences, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in commissioning, project management, or high-reliability environments.
• Knowledge of MEP systems, BAS, control systems, and building performance fundamentals.
• Experience supporting schedule management, budgeting, client coordination, documentation, and risk identification.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specs, and sequences of operation.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tools.
• US work authorization (full-time) in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution for commissioning and building performance projects.
• Assist with system startup, inspections, testing, troubleshooting, and performance verification of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and control systems.
• Prepare and maintain commissioning reports, test procedures, deficiency logs, project records, and client deliverables.
• Build strong working relationships with owners, contractors, engineers, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure clear communication.
• Identify, document, and resolve project issues while ensuring systems meet requirements and quality standards.
• Assist with schedule management, meeting coordination, proposal support, change management, risk identification, and project tracking.
• Continuously develop knowledge of building systems, commissioning processes, and industry standards.

Skills

MEP systems knowledge

Building performance fundamentals

Schedule management

Budgeting

Client coordination

Technical drawing interpretation

Proj management software

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction/Building Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project collaboration tools

Job description

EEI is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support commissioning and building performance projects across healthcare facilities, data centers, and laboratories. You will coordinate planning, testing, documentation, and client communication under guidance from experienced Project Managers.

You will gain hands-on exposure to system startup, inspections, and performance verification, building your leadership and technical skills while contributing to safer, more reliable facilities.