Commissioning Associate Director

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

📋 Description

• Deliver technical guidance and leadership for the planning, scheduling, and execution of comprehensive life-cycle commissioning for hyperscale data centers and mission-critical facilities.

• Engage in MEP design evaluations and functional testing of intricate electrical and mechanical systems.

• Support all project facets while collaborating closely with owners, designers, contractors, subcontractors, and various trades.

• Create and assess bid proposals.

• Formulate commissioning plans, testing strategies, procedures, and consolidated program schedules.

• Facilitate effective communication and ensure adherence to owner specifications, laws, guidelines, and manuals.

• Oversee pre-construction activities, including project initiation, kickoff, RFIs, and submissions.

• Coordinate or supervise resource and material forecasting, staffing, scheduling, project meetings, QA/QC, startup, cutover, testing, and project closeout.

• Craft project and program progress reports for both internal and external stakeholders.

• Predict and track project budgets, profitability, margins, billing rates, utilization, and financial risks.

• Liaise with clients regarding additional fees and change orders.

• Identify potential project risks and enact mitigation strategies.

• Manage cost schedules and value schedules for client progress billing.

• Prepare proposals, presentations, and marketing initiatives.

• Foster client relationships, identify new projects, act as the primary client contact, and ensure client satisfaction.

• Mentor associates and assist with training, development, organizational training, and standards creation.

• Contribute to strategic planning and recruitment efforts.

• Lead complex project teams, coordinate personnel, and ensure timely and budget-compliant deliverables.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction, or a related field, OR two additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

• At least 13 years of experience in a related area.

• Minimum of 5 years in managing mid- to large-scale construction, engineering, or manufacturing projects.

• In-depth knowledge of industry trends, project management strategies, construction processes, and best practices.

• Familiarity with strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership strategies, and coordination of personnel and resources.

• Understanding of materials, methods, and tools used in mission-critical construction, commercial buildings, or similar structures.

• Knowledge of the Method of Procedure (MOP) process and work notifications.

• Proficiency in construction management software such as Procore.

• Proficient in the MS Office Suite: Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.

• Ability to perform effectively in a remote work environment with strong communication, organization, self-motivation, proactivity, and resourcefulness.

• Capability to adhere to company and site safety protocols.

• Competence in analyzing and preparing documents, reports, and correspondence.

• Effective oral and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical information.

• Ability to communicate directly with clients and serve as the primary client contact as needed.

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

• Ability to thrive under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Skill in planning and delegating tasks.

• Aptitude for analyzing complex information and devising plans to resolve issues.

• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks concurrently.

• Valid driver's license with the ability to rent vehicles.

• Must reside near a major U.S. airport.

• Must obtain a valid REAL ID or an acceptable alternative, such as a passport, for business air travel effective May 7, 2025.

🏝️ Benefits

• Selection of comprehensive medical plans, including two PPO-style options and an HDHP with HSA choice.

• Flexible spending accounts (FSA).

• Dental and vision coverage.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits extended to spouse/domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26.

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

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

• Company-sponsored life insurance for employees and eligible dependents.

• Short- and long-term disability and AD&D coverage.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Assistance with professional licensing.

• Paid parental leave after one year of employment.