Team Leader / Project Manager

Engineering Economics, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

EEI in Portland, OR is seeking a Team Leader / Project Manager to guide commissioning, QA, and building performance projects. You will lead a team of professionals, manage client relationships, and drive project delivery from planning to closeout.

The role emphasizes technical excellence, leadership, and growth, with a focus on expanding EEI's presence in Oregon through strategic opportunities and strong client engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with strong technical background.
• Experience leading project teams and managing technical professionals.
• Knowledge of MEP systems, controls, commissioning processes, and building performance.
• Experience in coordinating budgets, schedules, and client relationships.
• Licensure or certifications preferred (PE, PMP, CCP, CBCP, CxA).

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning and quality assurance projects from planning through closeout.
• Manage budgets, schedules, staffing, resources, and project performance.
• Serve as primary client contact and coordinate with contractors and vendors.
• Provide technical leadership for commissioning activities and system verification.
• Mentor and develop a team of commissioning professionals and support growth.
• Identify opportunities for new business and service expansion in the Oregon market.
• Support operations through resource planning, onboarding, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Project management

Problem solving

Client relationship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Sciences, or a related technical field

Job description

Description

Team Leader / Project Manager

About the Position: At EEI, we believe in doing things the right way, with excellence, integrity, and genuine care for our people. As an employee-owned company, our People First culture is rooted in trust, accountability, and shared success. As a Team Leader / Project Manager, you will lead commissioning, quality assurance, and building performance projects while providing direct leadership and management for a team of technical professionals. You will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, oversee project delivery, and help drive continued growth. In this role, you will manage project execution from planning through closeout, including schedules, budgets, resources, technical oversight, and client engagement. You will also provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to a team of commissioning professionals while supporting business development efforts and helping expand EEI's presence within the Oregon market. This position is ideal for an experienced commissioning professional and project leader who enjoys building client relationships, leading teams, developing business opportunities, and delivering successful outcomes on complex projects. If you're passionate about technical excellence, team development, and building performance, you'll thrive at EEI.

Annual Compensation Range: $120,000 - $174,000 / year

The above salary range is based on the Portland Metro Area, OR labor market and subject to change based on location.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead commissioning and quality assurance projects from planning, execution, testing, and project closeout.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, staffing plans, resources, deliverables, and overall project performance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight for commissioning activities, testing, troubleshooting, quality assurance, and verification of MEP and control systems.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of commissioning professionals by setting priorities, assigning work, providing coaching, and supporting professional growth.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for new business, project growth, and expanded service offerings.
• Support team operations through resource planning, hiring, onboarding, workflow management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Sciences, or a related technical field.
• Experience in commissioning, project management, building systems, construction, engineering, or related technical consulting environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading project teams and managing technical professionals.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, resources, client relationships, and project deliverables.
• Strong working knowledge of MEP systems, controls, commissioning processes, and building performance principles.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Currently authorized to work in the U.S. full-time.

Preferred

• 5 plus years of experience in commissioning, project management, or related technical consulting environments.
• Experience leading commissioning activities for data centers, mission-critical facilities, healthcare facilities, or other high-reliability environments.
• Experience developing client relationships, generating business opportunities, and supporting strategic growth initiatives.
• Established professional relationships and business contacts within the Oregon market.

Certifications

• Oregon Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• PMP, CCP, CBCP, CxA, or other equivalent commissioning or project management certifications preferred.
• NFPA 70E and/or OSHA 30 preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Typical Travel: Up to 75%. Travel requirements vary by project and individual location.
• Work Environment: Hybrid environment of office and field-based work for site visits. Site visits may include mission-critical facilities, data centers, active construction environments, uneven ground, varying weather conditions, and field interactions.
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform site inspections, which may include walking project sites, climbing ladders, occasionally lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs, and working in confined spaces when needed. Reasonable accommodation may be provided.
• Reports to: Operations Leader.
• Supervisory duties: Direct leadership and management of commissioning professionals, including workload management, performance guidance, coaching, and professional development.
• Partners with: Works closely with EEI operations leaders, project managers, technical leads, commissioning engineers, contractors, vendors, clients, and project stakeholders.
• Key Representative to: EEI clients, contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.

About EEI:

EEI is a recognized leader in facility and energy consulting. We deliver innovative, performance-focused solutions that maximize building performance, extend system lifecycles, and reduce utility costs. This dedication has earned us trusted partnerships with Fortune 500 organizations, national healthcare networks, prestigious universities, and leading government agencies.

Nationally recognized for building commissioning and building performance, EEI also provides facility assessments, master planning, energy audits, and technical program management, supported by specialty teams serving healthcare, data center, and mission-critical facilities.

Our reputation is built by the people who lead our work every day. That’s why our values aren’t just words; they are lived out daily in how we make decisions, build trusted relationships, and deliver quality. As an employee-owned company, we share success through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), reflecting our commitment to building something meaningful together. And as EEI rapidly grows, we’re looking for talented people who want meaningful work, a supportive team, and room to grow.

Learn more at https://eeibuildingperformance.com/

Benefits:

Taking care of our people is our highest priority. We’re committed to creating a workplace where our people are supported through meaningful connection, genuine care, and real opportunities to grow. That’s why we provide the benefits, tools, and resources our team needs to thrive and do their best work.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); 100% employer-funded
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
• Company-paid LTD, STD, and basic life insurance
• Voluntary life, accident coverage, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Profit-sharing + discretionary performance bonuses
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match; 100% immediate vesting
• Vacation + sick time
• Eight (8) paid + two (2) floating holiday
• Parental Leave
• Milestone Travel Award (Every 5 Years)
• Remote-first company
• Paid certifications, seminars, and conferences
• Professional development opportunities

PEOPLE + BUILDING + PERFORMANCE

EEI is a proud equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and are committed to an inclusive culture. EEI does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.

EEI participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your completed Form I-9 to confirm your work authorization in the United States.

Attention Search Firms / Third-Party Recruiters:

EEI is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes for this role. Resumes submitted without a valid written search agreement are the sole property of EEI; no fee will be paid if a candidate is hired.