Remote-First Commissioning Project Manager

EEI; Aurora (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (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 is seeking a Commissioning Project Manager to lead commissioning, QA, and performance testing for critical facilities, including data centers and healthcare environments. You will manage budgets, schedules, resources, and client relationships to ensure systems meet project specifications and client expectations.

This role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, strong communication, and a hands-on leadership style.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Sciences, or related field.
• 5+ years of commissioning, project management, or building systems experience.
• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and building automation systems.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, and client relationships across multiple projects.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
• Authorized to work in the United States full-time.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Communication

Problem solving

Team mentoring

Project management

MS Office

PM software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Sciences, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management software

Job description

EEI is seeking a Commissioning Project Manager to lead commissioning, QA, and performance testing for critical facilities, including data centers and healthcare environments. You will manage budgets, schedules, resources, and client relationships to ensure systems meet project specifications and client expectations.

This role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, strong communication, and a hands-on leadership style.