Commissioning Project Manager

DLB Associates is a premier engineering and consulting firm specializing in innovative, mission-critical solutions across hyperscale data centers, advanced infrastructure, and high-performance building systems. With over four decades of expertise, we partner with some of the world’s most influential companies to design and optimize environments that demand precision, scalability, and resilience.

Join us and be part of a team where your voice matters, your work makes an impact, and your growth is a shared priority.

Position Title: Commissioning Project Manager

Position Location: Remote – United States. Must be located near a major airport.

Travel Requirements: Up to 50% domestic travel. Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to rent vehicles.

JOB SUMMARY

The Commissioning Project Manager provides technical support and leadership to plan, schedule and execute full life cycle commissioning of critical facilities. This person participates in the MEP design review process and participates in functional testing of complex electrical and mechanical systems.

The Commissioning Project Manager is responsible for supporting all aspects of a project. This person will work as part of the project team and interact closely with the owners, designers, contractors, subcontractors and other trades on projects in mission critical environments.

The role may assist with developing and evaluating bid proposals, developing commissioning plans and schedules, facilitating communication and ensuring compliance with owner’s requirements, applicable laws, and specifications.

This person will collaborate with design engineers, construction contractors, equipment vendors, client staff and the DLB commissioning team to test, validate and make operational newly installed and operational electrical and mechanical systems including those in mission critical facilities.

The Commissioning Project Manager will receive limited directions on day-to-day work and general instruction on new projects or assignments. Will execute commissioning and assist project leadership on projects of complex scope. Will work independently or under limited supervision.

This person will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Manage all Elements of Commissioning Projects (50%)

Assist with pre-construction elements including project initiation, kickoff, RFIs and submittals

Coordinate and support resource and material forecasting

Develop, manage and monitor schedule

Participate in, schedule or lead project meetings

Coordinate / perform QA / QC and Cx plans and specifications to ensure completion in accordance with the project scope and appropriate guidelines and manuals

Communicate and coordinate project staffing needs.

Coordinate or oversee start-up, cutover, pre-functional or functional testing and project closeout

Onboard project team for mobilization

Prepare project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders

Lead and assist in preparation of final commissioning report for submission to client

Monitor and Control Project Financials (15%)

Prepare, forecast and monitor project budgets, profitability, margins, bill rates and utilization and maintain overall responsibility for the profitability of the project

Communicate with the client when additional fees / change orders are required

Identify potential project risks and develop / implement strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines

Manage Stakeholder Relations (15%)

Assist in the preparation of proposals, presentations and the overall marketing efforts of the firm

Assist in the promotion of the firm, service and expertise to existing or potential clients

Maintain client relationship to ensure an ongoing positive relationship and work with clients to identify and develop new projects

Support contact for clients and build effective, long-term client relationships

Ensure client satisfaction through active communication

Perform On-site Commissioning Activities (10%)

On-site inspection, validation, functional testing, verification and troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical equipment

Participate in factory witness testing and observe startup activities

Use technical equipment to perform testing

Direct vendors / contractors in the execution of the testing

Develop Testing Plans and Procedures for Complex Projects (5%)

Development of commissioning plans

Prepare pre-functional checklists

Prepare functional performance test scripts

Review Construction Related Design Documents, Drawings and Specifications (5%)

Review shop drawings and submittals

Review sequence of operations

Assist in commissioning focused design reviews

Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget

Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS (INTERMEDIATE LEVEL FOR ALL THE FOLLOWING EXCEPT AS NOTED)

Knowledge of industry trends, project management and construction procedures and best practices

Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources

Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction mission critical, commercial buildings, or other structures

Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail

Skilled at managing personnel and material resources

Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, optimize operational processes, and contribute to company-wide innovation.

Ability to work successfully in a remote environment through effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness and resourcefulness in a distraction free workspace

Ability to learn client and / or industry specific management software

Ability to follow company and site safety requirements

Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports, and correspondence

Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information)

Ability to communicate effectively directly with clients and at times serve as primary point of client contact

Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision

Ability to work independently and collaboratively with onsite and remote team members

Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines

Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others

Ability to analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues

Proficient at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management

Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The following physical demands must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is

Frequently manipulating, moving or grasping small parts, devices or tools

Frequently required to remain in a stationary position

Frequently moving through office, critical facility and other environments (such as low temperatures, high temperatures and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind), including tight and confined spaces