Commissioning Provider Project Manager (Remote)

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary

The Cx Provider/Project Manager will work internally with our Impact Cx Team and externally with other Project Team Members to successfully deliver fully commissioned projects to our clients. This opportunity is a 100% remote position and will require approximately 30-40-% travel, locally and nationally, to commissioning sites.

As a Project Manager you will oversee and manage Commissioning Projects from pre-construction through project close-out. You will be accountable for all aspects of assigned projects and project success and may be responsible for multiple projects at one time.

This is a full-time, salaried position that reports to the Mission Critical Cx Operations Manager. The role is eligible for our industry-leading benefits package including 401(k)with employer match, health, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents, employer-paid life and AD&D insurance, flexible spending accounts, Salas O’Brien Academy for internal training and Profession education and licensing insurance and much more.

General Duties

• Ability to effectively coordinate with general contractors, sub-contractors, vendors and the owner verbally and in writing
• Develop commissioning scope and fees for proposals
• Review, understand and communicate project plans, project scopes, specifications, contract documents, regulations, safety measures and schedules to Impact Cx staff and project team members
• Collaborate with Cx Project Coordinator to create and maintain Project Plans for both deliverables and commissioning resources.
• Collaborate with Impact Cx Project Accountants to develop monthly invoices, accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Be proficient in completing Cx Design reviews including OPR, BOD, Plans and Specification, submittals and shop drawings
• Facilitate OPR Workshop if required
• Perform periodic Site Observation Visits during construction and preparing Site Observation Reports
• Developing project specific test scripts including Pre-Functional Checklists (PFC), Functional Performance Tests (FPT), and Integrated Systems Tests (IST)
• Onsite execution and witnessing of tests
• Facilitate commissioning meetings, capturing and delivering meeting minutes to stakeholders
• Manage the documentation and resolution of Commissioning Issues with project teams
• Develop Commissioning Reports/Systems Manuals
• Perform Warranty Walk Throughs, coordinating seasonal testing and updating Cx Reports/Systems Manuals

Skills

• Highly organized, have proven team leadership skills, and are able to deliver excellent service to clients.
• Possess a high-level understating of engineering knowledge specifically in the built environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience managing multiple simultaneous projects from start to finish
• Ability to respond thoughtfully and effectively to sensitive situations
• Proficient analytical skills, able to quickly process relevant information and provide thoughtful solutions.
• Understanding of local energy codes and LEED Cx requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 10+ years of equivalent MEP construction, commissioning and project management experience
• Professional Engineering License is a plus
• Experience with Cx Alloy is a plus
• Project Management Certification is preferred but not required
• OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety is required.
• Knowledge of Building Automation Systems is a plus
• Thorough knowledge of construction industry safety standards, OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety preferred
• Ability to read, understand and act on project financial information
• Field experience is preferred.
• NFPE-70E is Required
• Certification in Building Commissioning is not required but preferred.

Travel: 25-50%

Other Requirements

• Physical

• Ability to bend and lift 30 lbs
• Ability to climb stairs/ladders

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.