Retro-Commissioning Project Manager

Sustainable Engineering Solutions•Rocky Hill, CT

About The Position

The Retro-Commissioning Project Manager plans, develops, coordinates, and directs retro-commissioning and existing-building commissioning projects of varying scope and size, following Sustainable Engineering Solutions standards and providing exemplary client service. This senior technical leader brings in-depth knowledge of HVAC systems, building automation systems, and utility energy-efficiency programs, and serves as the primary contact for owners, facility staff, and utility program administrators. The role also manages assigned RCx engineers and analysts, including scheduling, training, and PTO pre-approval. The position oversees the full retro-commissioning process, from planning and investigation through implementation, verification, and ongoing commissioning. It directs fieldwork and analysis, identifies energy conservation measures, manages utility program documentation and incentive support, and leads project meetings and client communications. The manager is responsible for project scopes, budgets, schedules, financial performance, quality assurance, risk management, and timely engineering deliverables. The role also includes mentoring staff, supporting their career development, managing invoicing and accounts receivable with administrative staff, and pursuing business development. Business development work includes proposal research and preparation, scope and fee development, client presentations and interviews, and identifying follow-on opportunities. Frequent travel is required throughout Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York, and greater New England; long-distance travel within the United States is periodic, and occasional after-hours or weekend site work may be needed.

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 skills, 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 principles of physics and thermodynamics to problem analysis and solving.
Ability to analyze large trend, interval, and utility billing data sets.
Complex problem-solving skills.
Leadership, delegation, and coaching skills for technical staff.
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 existing 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 in fieldwork at existing, occupied buildings, including system walkthroughs, diagnostic and functional testing, and data logger deployment for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, and building envelope systems.
Direct trend-data collection from building automation systems 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 preparation of engineering documents, including testing documents, master findings logs, general and email correspondence, and final investigative reports.
Manage utility program requirements, documentation, and incentive application support, coordinating 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, and assist with career development and tracking.
Review and approve scopes, budgets, and schedules for staff assignments, and monitor project financial performance.
Follow sound QA/QC 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.
Proactively seek business opportunities, including follow-on scope within active projects, and encourage doer-seller activities.
Travel frequently throughout CT, RI, MA, NY, and greater New England; travel periodically over long distances within the United States; and perform occasional after-hours or weekend site work.