Assistant Project Manager – Commissioning

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Deliver technical support and guidance throughout the entire life-cycle commissioning of essential facilities.

• Engage in MEP design evaluations and conduct functional tests on intricate electrical and mechanical systems.

• Contribute to all facets of commissioning projects as a member of the project management team.

• Collaborate with project and program managers, designers, contractors, subcontractors, trades, vendors, clients, and commissioning teams.

• Aid in the preparation of bid proposals, commissioning plans, schedules, communications, and ensure compliance with owner specifications, laws, and requirements.

• Test, validate, and put into operation newly installed and existing electrical and mechanical systems.

• Support project initiation, kickoffs, RFIs, submittals, resource/material forecasting, scheduling, meetings, QA/QC, commissioning plans, testing, and project closeout.

• Coordinate or supervise startup activities, cutover, pre-functional, and functional testing.

• Generate project progress reports and final commissioning documents.

• Assist with project financials, including budgets, profitability, margins, billing rates, utilization, additional fees, and change orders.

• Identify potential project risks and implement strategies for mitigation.

• Conduct on-site inspections, validation, functional testing, verification, and troubleshooting.

• Participate in factory witness testing and monitor startup processes.

• Utilize technical equipment for testing and oversee vendors/contractors during these procedures.

• Support proposals, presentations, marketing efforts, client relationship management, and business development initiatives.

• Create commissioning plans, pre-functional checklists, and functional performance test scripts.

• Review shop drawings, submittals, sequences of operations, and design documents focused on commissioning.

• Complete assigned tasks and deliverables within deadlines and budget constraints.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, or a related field OR two years of hands-on experience with installation, testing, validation, and troubleshooting of mechanical, controls, and/or electrical infrastructure, in addition to at least five years of further experience in those domains.

• Familiarity with industry trends, project management principles, construction procedures, and best practices.

• Understanding of strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and coordination of personnel and resources.

• Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools utilized in the construction of mission-critical or commercial buildings.

• Experience in managing human and material resources.

• Capacity to work effectively in a remote setting through strong communication, organization, self-motivation, proactiveness, and resourcefulness.

• Willingness and ability to learn client-specific and industry-specific management software.

• Adherence to company and site safety protocols.

• Capability to analyze and prepare documents, reports, and correspondence.

• Proficient oral and written communication skills for conveying technical and non-technical information.

• Ability to communicate directly with clients and occasionally act as the primary client contact.

• Competence to work independently and collaboratively with both onsite and remote team members.

• Skill in working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.

• Aptitude for planning and delegating tasks effectively.

• Proficient in analyzing complex information and formulating plans to resolve issues.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.

• Exceptional organizational and file-management skills.

• Valid driver’s license and the ability to rent vehicles.

• Willingness to travel up to 75% at first, transitioning to 50%; travel may include all 50 U.S. states and potentially international locations.

• Ability to work in environments with tight/confined spaces, stairs/ladders, extreme temperatures, outdoor elements, and occasionally handle equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

🏝️ Benefits

• A selection of comprehensive medical plans, including two PPO-style options and a HDHP with HSA choice.

• Flexible spending accounts (FSA).

• Dental and vision insurance plans.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for spouses/domestic partners and dependent children up to age 26.

• 401(k) plan with company matching and an option for a self-directed brokerage account.

• Paid time off, including additional leave during the last week of the year.

• Company-funded life insurance coverage for employees and eligible dependents.

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage.

• Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Tuition reimbursement programs.

• Assistance with professional licensing.

• Paid parental leave after one year of employment.