Senior Commissioning Project Lead – Data Centers

Engineering Economics, Inc.; Montgomery (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health insurance

FSAs

HSAs

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Engineering Economics, Inc. is seeking a Commissioning Project Manager to lead commissioning, QA, and performance testing of critical facilities, including data centers and healthcare environments.

You will oversee planning, design reviews, testing, and turnover, while managing budgets, schedules, and client relationships. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and drive quality standards.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Building systems knowledge

Problem solving

Team mentoring

Client relations

Education

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

Tools

MS Office Suite

Project management software

Job description

Engineering Economics, Inc. is seeking a Commissioning Project Manager to lead commissioning, QA, and performance testing of critical facilities, including data centers and healthcare environments.

You will oversee planning, design reviews, testing, and turnover, while managing budgets, schedules, and client relationships. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and drive quality standards.