Assistant Commissioning Project Manager

QC Servion, LLC

1d•$87,000 - $115,000•Remote

About The Position

The Assistant Commissioning Project Manager provides technical support and leadership to plan, schedule, and execute full life-cycle commissioning of critical facilities. The role participates in MEP design reviews and functional testing of complex electrical and mechanical systems, supporting project activities as part of a project management team. The position interacts with project and program managers, designers, contractors, subcontractors, other trades, equipment vendors, client staff, and commissioning teams in mission-critical environments. The role supports projects from initiation through closeout, including bid proposal evaluation, commissioning plans and schedules, staffing and resource coordination, project financial monitoring, stakeholder communications, and compliance with owner requirements, applicable laws, specifications, and safety requirements. It may coordinate or oversee system startup, cutover, pre-functional and functional testing, and project closeout; perform on-site inspection, validation, testing, verification, and troubleshooting; and direct vendors or contractors during testing. The position may work independently or under limited supervision on projects of complex scope and may serve as a primary point of client contact. The position is remote within the United States and requires substantial travel: up to 75% for the first 6–9 months, transitioning to 50% afterward. Travel may include any U.S. state, and international travel may be required based on skills, training, and project needs. A valid driver's license and ability to rent vehicles are required. The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction, or a related discipline, or an alternative experience pathway: two years of experience installing, hands-on testing, validating, and troubleshooting mechanical, controls, and/or electrical infrastructure, plus a minimum of five additional years of such experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, or a related discipline; or two years of experience with installation, hands-on testing, validation, and troubleshooting of mechanical, controls, and/or electrical infrastructure, plus a minimum of five additional years of such experience.
Knowledge of industry trends, project management, construction procedures, and best practices.
Knowledge of business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership, and coordination of people and resources.
Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools used in mission-critical construction, commercial buildings, or other structures.
Ability to complete assignments accurately and with attention to detail and to manage personnel and material resources.
Ability to work successfully in a remote environment through effective communication, organization, self-motivation, proactiveness, and resourcefulness in a distraction-free workspace.
Ability to learn client- or industry-specific management software and follow company and site safety requirements.
Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports, and correspondence, and communicate technical and non-technical information effectively in writing and orally.
Ability to communicate directly with clients and at times serve as the primary point of client contact.
Ability to work independently and as a team member with moderate supervision, collaborating with onsite and remote team members.
Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines; effectively plan and delegate others’ work; and analyze complex information to develop plans addressing identified issues.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams, and strong file-management and organizational skills for handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
Valid driver's license and ability to rent vehicles.
Ability to travel up to 75% during the first 6–9 months, transitioning to 50%; travel may include any U.S. state, and international travel may be required based on individual skill, training, and project needs.

Responsibilities

Support all elements of commissioning projects, including project initiation, kickoff, RFIs, submittals, resource and material forecasting, scheduling, meetings, staffing, mobilization, progress reporting, and final commissioning reports.
Coordinate or perform quality assurance and quality control and commissioning plans and specifications to ensure work is completed in accordance with project scope, guidelines, and manuals.
Coordinate or oversee system startup, cutover, pre-functional and functional testing, and project closeout.
Assist with preparing, forecasting, and monitoring project budgets, profitability, margins, bill rates, and utilization; support overall project profitability.
Communicate with clients when additional fees or change orders are required, and identify project risks and implement strategies to minimize impacts on costs and deadlines.
Perform 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 for testing and direct vendors or contractors during test execution.
Assist with proposals, presentations, and marketing; promote the firm's services and expertise, maintain client relationships, identify potential projects, and support client satisfaction through active communication.
Develop commissioning plans, pre-functional checklists, and functional performance test scripts.
Review shop drawings, submittals, sequences of operations, and construction-related design documents; assist with commissioning-focused design reviews.
Complete assigned tasks and deliverables on time and on budget and perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Choice of comprehensive medical plans, including two PPO-style plans and an HDHP with HSA option.
Flexible spending accounts (FSA).
Dental and vision plans.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits extended to a spouse/domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26.
401(k) with company match and self-directed brokerage account option.
PTO, including additional paid time off during the last week of the year.
Company-paid life insurance coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
Short- and long-term disability and AD&D coverage.
Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and professional licensing assistance.
Paid parental leave after one year of employment.