Commissioning Project Manager

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. • Rockville, MD

90d • $115,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity. At Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI), we bring together expertise and innovation to solve the most complex challenges. Since 1978, we’ve supported mission-driven organizations in designing systems and environments that advance society and improve lives. Today, with more than 900 professionals across 22 offices, we help shape the future of healthcare, science and technology, energy, education, and other vital sectors. From elevating patient care in Mayo Clinic’s world-class hospitals to enabling discovery in high-containment laboratories for U.S. agencies and driving environmental progress with Microsoft’s renowned Thermal Energy Center, our work enriches the human experience, safeguards the environment, and pushes the boundaries of possibility. AEI consistently earns national recognition from leading industry publications, including Building Design+Construction, Engineering News-Record, and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, with distinctions such as being named the #1 Laboratory Engineering Firm in the nation and receiving multiple Best of the Best Project awards, underscoring the lasting legacy of our work. At AEI, our Commissioning team is driven by technical excellence, collaboration, and a commitment to improving the built environment for communities worldwide. As a Commissioning Project Manager in our Washington, DC office, you will help us empower our clients to verify that building systems perform to design intent and deliver long term value.

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or Sustainability Management from an ABET accredited program.
• LEED AP Building Operations and Maintenance Certification.
• Qualified Commissioning Process Provider Certificate (QCxP).
• Project Management Professional Certification.
• 10+ years of experience in a consulting environment commissioning building systems or leading commissioning projects across MEP disciplines.
• Successful management of large and complex projects for sophisticated client’s healthcare, laboratory, infrastructure, higher education, mission critical, industrial, or R&D facilities.
• Demonstrated leadership on projects and with staff.
• Long history of very satisfied clients.

Nice To Haves

• Strong spoken and written communications skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on client outcomes.
• Able to effectively prioritize multiple tasks.
• Effective working individually and within team environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage commissioning projects across diverse market sectors, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget performance.
• Lead and coordinate commissioning activities for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, life safety, and other critical building systems.
• Develop and manage commissioning plans, specifications, schedules, and reports.
• Facilitate communication among owners, designers, contractors, and vendors to resolve issues and maintain project momentum.
• Oversee functional performance testing and documentation, ensuring compliance with design, and industry standards.
• Serve as projects primary client contact, building strong relationships and delivering a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Mentor and support staff on commissioning procedures, best practices, and professional growth.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Performance-based year-end bonus
• Flexible work environment
• Wellness resources
• Community-focused initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees