Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 10-15 years of practical experience in the implementation and project management of electrical/mechanical/controls commissioning of critical building systems
• Minimum of 15 years of experience as commissioning agent with proven practical experience in the implementation and project management of electrical/mechanical/controls commissioning of critical building systems
• Demonstrate above average people and negotiating skills
• Demonstrate superior time management and ability to work under the pressures of schedule demands
• Ability to be resourceful, and find solutions to fast paced complex problems
• Able to think technically about Mission Critical systems and verbalize for a less technical audience
• Able to drive project expectations to conclusion be fiscally conscious of project budget
• Be a role model of composure for direct reports under difficult client projects
• Be a mentor for direct reports (if any) and subject matter expert for direct report growth
• If needed, be able to interview and participate in the selection of candidates to fill direct report positions
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products is a must. Use of Google equivalents a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with senior management and staff to improve and optimize core services, standards and, procedures as applied to the commissioning process, resource utilization, and management.
• Manage mechanical/electrical systems commissioning, energy and consulting of complex projects for local, national, and international clients.
• Lead multi-disciplined teams to effectively manage projects across multiple locations.
• Serve as single point overall technical contact coordinating directly with customers’ technical team and their contractors.
• Prepare and review method of procedures, commissioning plans, technical reports, specifications, cost estimates, and studies.
• Diagnose and solve design and operational issues as a result of a thorough commissioning process.
• Manage commissioning projects and project resources to a predetermined scope, fee and schedule.
• Perform construction observations, review contract documents, develop functional test plans and execute tests for a wide variety of mechanical, and controls systems.
• Manage projects, project teams, clients, project scopes, project budgets and project schedules.
• Work with customer and project team to define and manage project deliverables to support the project’s needs.
• Ensure complete communication and understanding of client’s requirements, expectations, and best practices.
• Ensure on-time and highest quality delivery of all hardware, information, and services in full compliance with project technical requirements.
• Provide client with regular status reports summarizing technical activities, schedule performance, risks, budget status, and forecasts.
• Ensure clear definition and swift closeout of project punch-list items.
• Ensure all site quality control documentation and test reports are properly archived and communicated to responsible customer service personnel.
• Review project budgets to insure they adequately cover design and scope of supply requirements.
• Identify new clients, new opportunities, maintain existing client relationships, and general marketing new related opportunities.
• Review design documents and craft project proposals and ROM pricing as per client request.
• Participate in pre-award and contract negotiation presentations and meetings.
• Identify/support development of new business relationships and opportunities.
• Manage relationships with key clients and identify upsell opportunities.
• Engage senior management in development of long range planning.
• Support management efforts to facilitate employee development and training.
• Coordinate internal resource scheduling.
• Review expense reports & time sheets (Direct Reports).
• Conduct annual performance reviews (Direct Reports).
• Work with senior management on implementation of performance management and improvement systems.
• Comply with and uphold safety in the workplace guidelines and practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• EIT, PE, CEM, DCEP, LEED, CEM credentials a plus.
• BCxP, CBCP, CCP & PMP credentials a plus.