Commissioning Engineer / Project Manager - Boston, MA
About The Position
Bala Consulting Engineers is seeking a Commissioning Project Manager (CxPM) with mechanical and controls systems expertise, based in its Boston office. The position is part of a commissioning and QA/QC team that leads commissioning processes and provides technical oversight for testing mechanical equipment, controls, and distribution systems. Projects include mechanical-system upgrades in existing facilities and testing new mechanical systems in new construction for Fortune 500 companies across the United States. Project types include data centers, trading floors, broadcast facilities, high-rise infrastructure, healthcare, and high-end office HVAC systems. Work may cover ASHRAE Level 1 through Level 5 commissioning, LEED commissioning, Energy Code commissioning, and retro-commissioning of mechanical infrastructure, distribution, and controls systems. The scope also includes predictive and preventative maintenance program planning and execution, and systemic and component troubleshooting. The CxPM manages selected commissioning projects and is client-facing, handling proposals, project planning and execution, internal team and client management, project scope, schedules, and financials. The role also supports staffing, staff development, business development, and client relationships. The position is based in the Boston office and is primarily local, with infrequent national travel to project sites and occasional travel to other Bala offices as needed. The candidate must be willing to work varied hours, including days, nights, and weekends, to support commissioning activities. This is a full-time, primarily in-office role with eligibility for one remote workday. Bala describes its culture as collaborative and growth-oriented, emphasizing leadership and personal development.
Requirements
- At least 5–7 years of experience in commissioning or an adjacent field, such as construction or owner's representation.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or another relevant field.
- Experience managing projects and people.
- Strong interpersonal and team-building skills.
- Strong technical writing skills.
- Knowledge of building codes.
- Knowledge of industry best practices and current technologies for mechanical and controls systems commissioning.
- Willingness to work varied hours, including days, nights, and weekends, to support project commissioning activities.
- Willingness to travel nationally to project sites infrequently as needed.
Nice To Haves
- PE, CEM, CBCP, or BCxP credential.
- Data center experience.
- Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
Responsibilities
- Serve as project manager for selected commissioning projects, including data centers, new builds, renovations, fit-outs, infrastructure upgrades, LEED commissioning, Energy Code commissioning, and retro-commissioning.
- Review requests for proposals, attend pre-bid walkthroughs, and prepare proposals, test scripts, and reports.
- Plan and execute project work and manage internal teams and clients day to day.
- Manage project scope, client relationships, schedules, and financials.
- Assist commissioning project managers across Bala locations.
- Review workforce projections and assess staffing needs.
- Identify timing and strategies for adjusting design schedules to align with staffing.
- Provide input on staff performance, advancement, and potential, and participate in performance reviews when appropriate.
- Promote ownership, accountability, and company culture.
- Interact regularly with partners and executives to support the firm's growth and quality goals.
- Identify potential business opportunities.
- Work with the leadership team to develop fees for complex projects.
- Develop and maintain client relationships.
- Grow the volume and footprint of office market sectors.
- Plan and execute predictive and preventative maintenance programs and troubleshoot systems and components throughout commissioning.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance package.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Up to five weeks of PTO based on years of experience.
- Eight paid holidays.
- Eight hours of volunteer time off.
- Tuition and licensure reimbursement.
- Federal student loan assistance, including a match of up to $5,250 per year.
- Section 529 college savings plan.
- Employee referral program.
- One day of remote work per week.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
