Commissioning Senior 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 Senior Project Manager Position Location: Remote - work virtually from anywhere in the United States. Must be located near a major US airport.JOB SUMMARYThe Commissioning Senior Project Manager provides technical support and leadership to plan, schedule and execute full life cycle commissioning of critical facilities on a programmatic basis. This person participates in the MEP design review process and participates in functional testing of complex electrical and mechanical systems, with a focus on higher level programmatic details.The Commissioning Senior 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 owner, designers, contractors, subcontractors and other trades on projects in mission critical environments.The role includes developing and evaluating bid proposals, developing commissioning plans and schedules, facilitating communication and ensuring compliance with owner’s requirements, applicable laws and specifications.The Commissioning Senior Project Manager will be self-directed on day-to-day work and independently performs most responsibilities. Will lead project teams of complex scope and broader programs. Will coordinate activities of other personnel. Assists in the development of policies and procedures. This person will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSManage all Elements of Commissioning Projects (50%)Manage pre-construction elements including project initiation, kickoff, RFIs and submittalsCoordinate resource and material forecastingDevelop, manage and monitor scheduleParticipate in, schedule and lead project meetingsCoordinate / perform QA / QC and Cx plans and specifications to ensure completion in accordance with the project scope and appropriate guidelines and manualsCommunicate and coordinate project staffing needsOversee start-up, cutover, pre-functional or functional testing and project closeoutOnboard project team for mobilizationPrepare project progress reports for internal and external stakeholdersLead preparation of final commissioning report for submission to client Develop testing plans and procedures for complex projectsMonitor and Control Project Financials (20%)Prepare, forecast and monitor project budgets, profitability, margins, bill rates and utilization and maintain overall responsibility for the profitability of the projectCommunicate with the client when additional fees / change orders are requiredIdentify potential project risks and develop / implement strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlinesManage Stakeholder Relations (25%)Prepare proposals, presentations and the overall marketing efforts of the firmPromote firm, service and expertise to existing or potential clientsMaintain client relationship to ensure an ongoing positive relationship and work with clients to identify and develop new projectsSupport contact for clients and build effective, long-term client relationshipsEnsure client satisfaction through active communicationPerform On-site Commissioning Activities (5%)On-site inspection, validation, functional testing, verification and troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical equipment Use technical equipment to perform testingDirect vendors / contractors in the execution of the testing Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on BudgetPerforms Other Related Duties as AssignedPOSITION REQUIREMENTS (ADVANCED LEVEL FOR ALL THE FOLLOWING)Knowledge of industry trends, project management and construction procedures and best practicesKnowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resourcesKnowledge 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 detailSkilled at managing personnel and material resourcesAbility to learn client and / or industry specific management softwareAbility to work successfully in a remote environment thru effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness and resourcefulness in a distraction free workspaceAbility to follow company and site safety requirements Abili