Retro-Commissioning Project Manager

Sustainable Engineering Solutions, LLC•Rocky Hill, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Sustainable Engineering Solutions (SES) is hiring a Retro-Commissioning (RCx) Project Manager to plan, develop, coordinate, and direct retro-commissioning and existing-building commissioning projects of varying scopes and sizes. The role follows SES standards and emphasizes exemplary client service. This senior technical leader serves as the primary contact for owners, facility staff, and utility program administrators, and manages the RCx engineers and analysts assigned to the team, including scheduling, training, and pre-approving PTO. The project manager leads projects from planning and investigation through implementation, verification, and ongoing commissioning. The position includes frequent travel throughout Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York, and greater New England; periodic long-distance travel within the United States; and occasional after-hours or weekend site work. The position is based in Rocky Hill, Connecticut.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or another engineering field.
At least 5 years of direct commissioning, retro-commissioning, or energy engineering experience.
Demonstrated experience managing project scopes, budgets, and staff.
Experience investigating and testing large, complex existing facilities, including central plants.
In-depth knowledge of HVAC systems, building automation system architecture, and control sequences.
Working knowledge of utility energy efficiency programs, energy analysis methods, and measurement and verification protocols such as IPMVP.
Thorough knowledge of A/E/C terminology and project delivery methods.
Strong oral and written communication, including the ability to translate technical findings for non-technical building owners.
Critical thinking and root-cause analysis skills.
Ability to use mathematics to solve problems and apply physics and thermodynamics principles to problem analysis and solving.
Ability to analyze large trend, interval, and utility billing data sets.
Complex problem-solving skills.
Leadership, delegation, and technical staff coaching skills.
Proposal writing and client presentation skills.
Advanced Microsoft Word and Excel skills, including pivot tables and macros.
Experience with building automation system front ends such as WebCTRL, Metasys, Niagara, or similar.

Nice To Haves

Professional licensure or certification, such as PE, CCP, CEM, EBCP, BEAP, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Plan and direct the full retro-commissioning process, from planning and investigation through implementation, verification, and ongoing commissioning.
Review building documentation, including drawings, control submittals, sequences of operation, and O&M records, to understand design intent and current operational needs.
Direct and assist RCx engineers with fieldwork in existing, occupied buildings, including walkthroughs, diagnostic and functional testing, and data logger deployment for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, and building envelope systems.
Direct building automation system trend-data collection and lead analysis of trend, interval, and utility billing data to identify deficiencies and savings opportunities.
Identify and develop energy conservation measures, including savings, cost and payback analyses, baseline energy models, and measurement and verification plans.
Direct and ensure timely completion of engineering documents, including testing documents, master findings logs, correspondence, and final investigative reports.
Manage utility program requirements, documentation, and incentive application support; coordinate with program administrators and implementation vendors.
Lead kickoff, findings, and implementation meetings with owners, facility staff, and contractors, and verify that implemented corrections hold.
Maintain ownership of client interaction and satisfaction.
Lead, train, and mentor assigned RCx engineers and analysts; assist with career development and tracking.
Review and approve staff assignment scopes, budgets, and schedules, and monitor project financial performance.
Apply quality assurance/quality control and risk management procedures.
Work with administrative staff to complete invoices according to corporate standards and proactively pursue accounts receivable.
Pursue business development opportunities through client engagement, professional organizations, social media, and marketing efforts.
Lead pre-proposal research, scope and fee development, proposal preparation, and client presentations and interviews for retro-commissioning and energy engineering pursuits.
Seek business opportunities, including follow-on scope within active projects, and encourage doer-seller activities.