Project Commissioning Engineer

BE&K Building Group•North Charleston, SC

52d

About The Position

The Project Commissioning Engineer is responsible for the overall leadership and management of the project, in a role and reporting structure as designated for the project. The Project Commissioning Engineer is further responsible for the overall administration of the project, including subcontracting, procurement and purchasing of trades and vendors, design management, client management, scheduling, documentation, meetings, reports, document control and management, cost management, including budgets and internal cost reporting, profitability, subcontractor and vendor payments, owner billings, and change orders. The Project Commissioning Engineer collaborates closely with the Superintendent in a role as outlined in the organizational and reporting structure. The Project Commissioning Engineer serves as the primary liaison with the Client and Design Team, and subcontractors. Project Commissioning Engineer should be capable of all duties of Assistant Project Manager, and should have previously demonstrated success in that role, or an equivalent role. Project Manager I should be capable of successfully managing a project up to an approximate worth of around $5M at the entry level to around $20M at the upper range of the position.

Requirements

BS/BA degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management.
Proven prior success at Assistant Project Manager level, or equivalent role. Already operating in general at Project Manager I level.
As a general guideline, there is a minimum of five (5) years' experience in the construction industry, with at least two (2) in the position of Assistant Project Manager.
Those of Assistant Project Manager plus:
Sound understanding of essential job functions, duties, and responsibilities of Superintendent and general understanding of Senior Project Manager.
Competent with will computer requirements necessary for JDE profitability forecasting and reporting.
Additional technology skills
Planning and scheduling
Cost Control
Additional leadership skills
Management and Leadership styles
Control conflict resolution.
Negotiation techniques
Managing workforce diversity
Calibration agencies must be certified by The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation and comply with ISO/IEC 17025 standards.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in commissioning large-scale industrial or advanced manufacturing projects.
Ability to perform physical activities such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, and handling materials.
Must be able to work in various weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
Capable of standing and walking for extended periods.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug test

Nice To Haves

Accredited Green Commissioning-Process Provider
Accredited Commissioning-Process Manager
Accredited Commissioning-Process Authority Professional
Certified Commissioning Professional (BCA)
Commissioning-Process Management Professional (ASHRAE)
Certified Commissioning Authority (ACG)
Certification of commissioning-process expertise. Acceptable certifications include:
Documented experience commissioning complex systems on at least three projects of similar scope and complexity.
Closeout Tracker
Procore
Facility Grid
Demonstrated proficiency in using commissioning software systems including:
Commissioning Coordinator Experience

Responsibilities

Project budget
Project schedule
Project safety
Project quality
Project profitability and cost controls
Project documentation, communication, and document control
Contract Management
Design management and Change management.
Client relations and communication
Subcontracting, purchase orders, procurement, purchasing.
Client and subcontractor/vendor billings and payments
Enhancing Business development opportunities by performance and relationships
Manage, training, and development of subordinate staff.
Review of and assistance with the budget/estimate for complete understanding of the project scope and budget. Establishment of project budget cost coding breakdown and enter in JDE.
Reviews of all subcontractor and vendor bids and perform procurement by the de-scoping and interviewing process in collaboration with preconstruction and the project team.
Prepare detailed scopes of work for all subcontractors and purchase orders (including all schedule requirements and any other obligation required by the subcontractor or vendor), issue and execute the formal agreements (within limits of authority). Ensure Superintendent and all staff are familiar with subcontractor work scopes.
Conduct preconstruction meetings (with Superintendent) with all subcontractors as they begin work on site. Meetings are to cover all project procedures, including the company safety rules, contract document requirements, schedule and the level of quality expected.
Develop, with the Superintendent, a "rolling punch list" of substandard and deficient work items that must be corrected by the company or subcontractors in a timely manner with the goal of achieving a zero-punch list at project completion. Learn what the Owner's needs and expectations are so these areas can be managed and educate the Owner to what he can expect.
Oversee the construction and renovation of pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, specifically those involved in the production of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs).
Ensure all construction activities comply with industry standards, GMP regulations, and FDA guidelines.
Thorough review and understanding of the Owner's contract to ensure compliance with all contractual requirements.
Collaborate with superiors to ensure proper project staffing.
Establishes the overall project's procedures and execution plan.
Works with the Superintendent and subcontractors to prepare the overall detailed project schedule. Ensure that the schedule is incorporated into appropriate subcontracts and purchase orders. Works with Superintendent to ensure the schedule is updated at a minimum of once a month or more often as necessary. Monitor critical path activities frequently to document and if necessary, intervene to keep project on or ahead of schedule. When project is 90% complete, assist the Superintendent in preparing "Work Completion Lists" to help ensure the project is fully completed in a timely manner.
Establishes the project document control system to ensure the project is using the most current contract documents for construction. This includes the system to initiate and monitor Request for Information (RFIs) as well as the shop drawing control and management.
Responsible for the overall communication and documentation on the project, including the filing system, letters, emails, meeting minutes, correspondence, and all reports.
Attend weekly subcontractor meetings and prepare meeting minutes as documentation and follow-up. Involved as participant or lead, according to project responsibility.
Staff leadership position for the Owner/Architect meetings with required minutes and documentation.
All aspects of cost and profitability management. This includes change orders, internal cost coding, profitability analysis, and all other logs, reports, and tools to review, evaluate and manage cost expenditures.
Approval of subcontractor and vendor billings and invoices for payment after Superintendent has been approved.
Preparation and submission of monthly billings to the Owner.
Monitor labor, material, and equipment costs with Superintendent to maintain budget. Prepare monthly status reports and progress reports.
Review safety program being implemented on site with Superintendent to ensure compliance.
Develop relationships with Clients for possible repeat business. Participate in business development activities and assist in preparation of proposals and promote productive client relationships.
Provide leadership in the professional and career development of subordinates as well as timely and fair performance evaluations. Provide mentoring, training and development as needed. Maintain effective communication with clients. Understand the client's needs to achieve an acceptable level of satisfaction.
Perform all the closeout documentation required.