Senior Mechanical Commissioning Manager

Hourigan; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

401k employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

STRUCTR Advisors seeks an experienced Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) to join as Senior Mechanical Commissioning Manager. This leadership role grows our commissioning practice, provides technical expertise in MEP systems, builds client relationships, and guides project delivery across commissioning and building systems consulting services.

You will mentor staff, uphold high technical standards, support strategic growth, and travel as needed to serve clients.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Mechanical or Electrical engineering is required.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in commissioning, MEP engineering, building systems, or related fields.
• Proven success leading complex projects and managing client relationships.
• Experience driving business development and growing client accounts.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to travel periodically and work from the office in collaboration with teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead proposal development, client presentations, and contract negotiations.
• Oversee commissioning projects from design review through closeout.
• Advise owners, architects, contractors, and facility operators on MEP performance.
• Drive business development through proposals and client meetings.
• Provide technical expertise in HVAC, electrical, BAS, and building systems.
• Support project teams with troubleshooting and commissioning coordination.
• Maintain and improve commissioning standards and quality expectations.
• Mentor a growing team of commissioning and engineering professionals.
• Support construction teams to achieve commissioning objectives with practical guidance.
• Represent STRUCTR Advisors as a technical and industry expert.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship mgmt

Communication

Mentoring

Education

PE License (Mechanical or Electrical)

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

CCP

BCxP

EBCP

LEED AP

CEM

Job description

STRUCTR Advisors is seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) to join our team as Senior Mechanical Commissioning Manager. This leadership role is responsible for growing our commissioning practice, providing technical expertise in MEP systems, developing client relationships, and supporting strategic business growth. The successful candidate will lead project delivery efforts across commissioning, energy analysis, and building systems consulting services while mentoring staff and driving technical excellence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead proposal development, client presentations, project interviews, and contract negotiations.
• Oversee commissioning projects from design review through project closeout.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to owners, architects, contractors, and facility operators.
• Identify and drive business development efforts, including proposals, client meetings, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Provide technical expertise related to HVAC, electrical, BAS, and building systems performance.
• Support project teams with troubleshooting, analysis, and commissioning coordination.
• Maintain and enhance commissioning standards, processes, and quality expectations.
• Mentor and develop a growing team of commissioning and engineering professionals.
• Support construction teams in achieving commissioning objectives while providing practical MEP guidance and problem-solving expertise.
• Serve as a recognized technical and industry expert representing STRUCTR Advisors in the marketplace.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (required).
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in commissioning, MEP engineering, building systems, facility operations, engineering consulting, or construction.
• Proven success leading complex projects, managing client relationships, and delivering high-quality technical services.
• Demonstrated business development experience with a track record of growing client accounts and expanding service offerings.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience leading and mentoring technical professionals.
• Ability to travel periodically to support projects, client meetings, and business development activities.
• Ability to work from the office and collaborate closely with internal teams.

Preferred Professional Certifications:

Candidates must possess a PE license and hold one or more of the following industry-recognized credentials:

• Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP)
• Building Commissioning Professional (BCxP)
• Existing Building Commissioning Professional (EBCP)
• LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM)

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, and life insurances, short-term and long-term disability, 401k employer match, and paid time off.

The summary of essential duties and responsibilities listed above is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at our discretion.

STRUCTR Advisors is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or protected Veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Salary Description

$115,000 - $150,000