Senior Project Manager - Commissioning

Dewberry•Nashville, TN

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Dewberry is seeking a Senior Project Manager for its commissioning department. The role is suited to a mechanical or electrical engineer with 10 or more years of experience in engineering and commissioning building systems. The position is based in Nashville, Tennessee; Raleigh, North Carolina; Lexington or Louisville, Kentucky; Cincinnati or Columbus, Ohio; or Indianapolis, Indiana. Hybrid work is available based on experience, and travel is approximately 50%. The role reports to the Commissioning Department Manager. This is an entrepreneurial, doer-seller role: the Senior Project Manager develops, leads, and manages a commissioning team, executes commissioning projects, provides technical and process management support, and develops business to expand the client base. The work includes inspecting building systems, reviewing designs and testing and balancing documentation, developing system installation and testing documents, and performing field testing and closeout work. The position also contributes to strategic decisions supporting growth of Dewberry’s commissioning team. Dewberry’s commissioning team serves education, healthcare, industrial, and federal markets across the Eastern United States. The company describes itself as a professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. Dewberry emphasizes quality client service, strong client relationships, continuous improvement in design and construction, and an inclusive workplace. Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization. An employment offer is subject to background screening.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
At least 10 years of experience in engineering and commissioning building systems.
Proven commissioning experience.
Knowledge of HVAC sequences of operation and ability to review sequences and create and perform mechanical system testing procedures.
Working knowledge of HVAC chilled-water and direct-expansion systems, including the design, operation, and testing of chillers, boilers, cooling towers, pumps, heat exchangers, air-handling units, rooftop units, energy recovery units, variable air volume units, exhaust systems, and fan coil units.
Ability to manipulate, adjust, set up, and test HVAC control systems.
Ability to review testing and balancing reports and identify issues.
Familiarity with OSHA safety requirements and ability to identify deficiencies.
Familiarity with building codes and ability to read building plans and specifications.
Ability to work safely around electrical systems up to 600 volts.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Self-motivated, with strong abstract reasoning, assertiveness, thoroughness, and attention to detail.
Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and similar tools.
Ability to work flexible hours, in hot or cold environments, and perform the stated climbing and moderate-lifting duties.

Nice To Haves

Commissioning process certification, or willingness and ability to obtain it within the first six months.
Business development experience.
Professional Engineering license, or ability to acquire one.
Knowledge of multiple HVAC control systems, such as JCI, Trane, Automated Logic, and Siemens.

Responsibilities

Find commissioning work and execute projects.
Support and coordinate with the commissioning team to deliver projects and uphold commitments.
Develop, lead, and manage a team of commissioning professionals.
Provide technical and process management support for commissioning projects.
Pursue business development to expand the client base.
Review HVAC sequences of operation and develop and perform mechanical system testing procedures in the field.
Manipulate, adjust, set up, 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 work in accordance with OSHA safety requirements.
Apply knowledge of building codes and make related decisions.
Read and understand building plans and specifications.
Communicate with clients, construction trades, and design professionals.
Travel approximately 50% of the time.
Work flexible hours and in hot or cold environments.
Climb stairs, ladders, and lift trucks, and perform moderate lifting.