Senior Commissioning Project Manager

Accountabilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of commissioning projects, from initial scoping and planning through implementation, testing, and closeout, while maintaining at least 75% direct project work and overseeing annual revenue portfolios of $250,000 or more.

• Independently scope and plan small to mid-sized projects, preparing estimates, budgets, schedules, and deliverables in collaboration with internal teams, clients, and external partners.

• Serve as the primary client contact, building trusted relationships through clear communication, transparency, reliability, and proactive issue resolution.

• Translate client objectives into actionable project plans, balancing strategic goals with technical requirements and day-to-day execution.

• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including engineers and project coordinators, while promoting accountability, collaboration, and professional development.

• Manage complex engagements involving multiple stakeholders, locations, and distributed teams, ensuring alignment throughout project delivery.

• Identify opportunities for additional services and integrated solutions that increase client value and strengthen long-term partnerships.

• Draft, review, and negotiate project contracts and related documentation in coordination with design and construction teams.

• Monitor project financial performance, including budgets, earned revenue, forecasting, and risk mitigation, to maintain financial health and achieve targets.

• Oversee technical commissioning activities, including design reviews, integration of the Basis of Design (BOD) and Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR), equipment installation reviews, submittal reviews, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) coordination, verification of sequences of operation, system startup, functional performance testing, and staff training.

• Uphold high standards of quality, ethics, professionalism, and client service while supporting the organization's sustainability and social impact objectives.

• Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing feedback, mentoring colleagues, and helping strengthen team capabilities and project delivery practices.

Requirements:

• Between 5 and 10 years of technical experience in building commissioning, MEP design, energy consulting, or a related field, including at least 3 years in project management.

• Demonstrated ability to independently manage commissioning projects throughout their lifecycle, including project scoping, budgeting, scheduling, technical coordination, and client engagement.

• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and building control systems in commercial buildings, with the ability to interpret construction documents, drawings, and technical specifications.

• Familiarity with commissioning standards and best practices, including ASHRAE, LEED, CALGreen, and Title 24.

• A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

• Strong project financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, earned revenue tracking, and risk assessment.

• Excellent communication, documentation, stakeholder management, and leadership skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and coordinate diverse teams.

• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, combined with attention to technical detail and the capacity to manage multiple projects independently.

• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative culture centered on feedback, learning, accountability, and measurable impact.

• A commitment to sustainability, environmental responsibility, and social equity, with an approach aligned with values-driven business practices.

• Preferred qualifications: Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA), Professional Engineer (PE), Building Commissioning Professional (BCxP), LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP), or other relevant credentials.

• Additional assets: Experience commissioning large, mission-critical, or all-electric buildings; familiarity with commissioning analytics and continuous monitoring tools such as SkySpark or fault detection and diagnostics platforms; experience mentoring junior engineers or project managers; understanding of commissioning business models, client return on investment, and business case development; or experience in socially responsible organizations.

Benefits:

• Compensation: $95,000–$150,000 annually, depending on market location and experience. The posting does not specify a separate Canadian salary range or currency adjustment.

• Flexible work arrangements: Remote, hybrid, or office-based work options, with no mandatory in-person attendance requirements. Preferred Canadian locations include Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, and Toronto, with flexibility to work elsewhere in Canada.

• Canadian health benefits: Employer-funded group health benefits covering 50% of the plan, employer-funded Health Spending and Wellness Spending Accounts, an Employee Assistance Program, and life, accidental death, and long-term disability coverage.

• Flexible paid time off: At least 80 hours annually for paid time off or vacation, 80 hours for floating holidays, and 80 hours for wellness or sick time.

• Work-life balance: Flexible working schedules and two designated Quiet Fridays per month to focus on priorities at work or in personal life.

• Professional development: 40 hours of annual learning and development time, plus an annual learning and development stipend.

• Retirement savings: Access to a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) for Canadian team members.

• Remote work support: A work-from-home stipend to support an ergonomic workspace.

• Community involvement: 16 hours of annual volunteer time, a donation program, and a Parks Canada Discovery Pass.

• Additional perks: Cellphone benefit and a personal company credit card.

• Employee empowerment: A self-management culture that encourages team members to contribute ideas, influence policies, and participate in transparent, merit-based compensation and profit-distribution processes.

• Purpose-driven work: Opportunities to contribute to projects supporting decarbonization, environmental restoration, social equity, and more sustainable buildings.