Senior Project Manager - Commissioning

Dewberry•Nashville, TN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Dewberry is seeking a Senior Project Manager—Mechanical or Electrical Engineer and Commissioning Agent—to join its Commissioning Department. The role is available in Nashville, Tennessee; Raleigh, North Carolina; Lexington or Louisville, Kentucky; Cincinnati or Columbus, Ohio; and Indianapolis, Indiana. The successful candidate will develop, lead, and manage a commissioning team, execute commissioning projects, provide technical and process management support, and help expand the client base through business development. The position combines project delivery with client development and offers autonomy while contributing to strategic decisions about the continued growth of Dewberry’s Commissioning Team. The position reports directly to the Commissioning Department Manager. Hybrid work is available based on experience, and travel is approximately 50%. Dewberry’s Commissioning Team serves education, healthcare, industrial, and federal markets across the Eastern United States. The work includes inspecting building systems, reviewing designs and testing and balancing documentation, gathering facility data, and preparing system installation, testing, and closeout documents. The role requires field work around building systems and electrical equipment, communication with clients and project partners, and the ability to work flexible hours and in hot or cold environments. Dewberry is a professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. The company describes its workplace as committed to high-quality client service, employee integrity, collaboration, and a diverse and inclusive workforce. Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
At least 10 years of experience in engineering and commissioning building systems.
Demonstrated commissioning experience.
Strong leadership capabilities.
Self-motivation and highly developed verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work safely around electrical systems up to 600 volts.
Ability to work flexible hours and in hot or cold environments.
Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and lift trucks, and perform moderate lifting.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and similar tools.
Willingness to travel approximately 50% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Commissioning process certification, or willingness and ability to acquire it within the first six months.
Business development experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to acquire one.
Knowledge of multiple HVAC control systems.

Responsibilities

Develop, lead, and manage a team of commissioning professionals.
Find work and execute commissioning projects, supporting and coordinating with the entire commissioning team.
Provide technical and process management support for commissioning projects.
Support business development and expand the client base.
Inspect building systems and create comprehensive testing and closeout documents.
Review HVAC sequences of operation and create mechanical system testing procedures; perform field testing.
Set up, adjust, manipulate, and test HVAC control systems.
Review air and water testing and balancing processes and reports, and identify issues.
Visit client facilities and gather data needed to test systems.
Create system installation and testing documents.
Identify safety deficiencies and apply knowledge of OSHA safety requirements.
Read and understand building plans and specifications, and make informed decisions related to building codes.
Communicate effectively with clients, construction trades, and design professionals.
Contribute to strategic decisions supporting the continued growth of Dewberry’s Commissioning Team.