Commissioning Engineering Manager

FST Technical Services Commissioning (Cx) division formerly Horizon Engineering Associates, LLP is one of the leading Cx firms in the country. We partner with clients for quality assurance in the design, construction, and post-acceptance phases of building projects. We ensure that equipment in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and associated systems are designed, installed, and functionally tested to meet the clients requirements and design intent.

About us:

The building commissioning (cx) process strives for reliable and energy efficient building operation and maintenance well into the future. Our staff members have been vocal in the industry for nearly three decades, and senior members of the building commissioning association (BCxa) have come from our ranks.

Our portfolio is extremely diverse, and we consult on a variety of projects including cultural/educational institutions, airports/public infrastructure, healthcare facilities, manufacturing complexes, and data centers across the country.

We are experiencing an exciting period of growth and are continuing to be a trailblazer in the industry while holding true to our core values: innovation, safety, service, accountability, fellowship and expertise. Our success is a direct reflection of the talent and dedication of our extraordinary team. We are looking for motivated people as we head into this exciting new chapter. Join us in making a positive impact each day in the building construction industry!

About the job:

A Commissioning Engineering Manager reports to a Director and is responsible for the engagement, overall financial performance, and client management for all engineering and administrative staff of a team.

• Primary activities include managing team members, ensuring financial performance, consistently promoting services, and expanding business development through positive references.
• Additional activities include assigning team members where they can be successful, providing constructive feedback on positive and negative performance to improve their skills and value, ensuring staff is at maximum utilization and projects are appropriately staffed, leading weekly staff scheduling, and approving time and expense submission of all team members.
• Administrative activities include projecting revenue and labor requirements, executing target billable hours and sales targets for the team, presenting at private or public events including trade shows, and participating in and leading sessions of the company-wide safety and training programs.
• Business development activities include leading design phase projects to allow for project understanding and connections with key members, supporting development of change orders for existing projects, and initiating new relationships with strategic clients/markets/sectors to expand business plans.
• Candidate must be able to travel to and from various job sites within the assigned region.

Requirements:

• Completed a Master’s degree in HVACR, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management OR an Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology OR related trade school, construction, maintenance, or engineering controls experience
• Extensive experience in a management position related to maintenance, construction, or engineering controls OR 7+ years in the Cx industry
• Knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, bid process, and ancillary industry documents
• Ability to lead a team firmly and fairly, accept responsibility, and solicit involvement from team members
• Strong interpersonal skills, financial wherewithal, and ability to present in front of a group of people
• Aptitude to solve problems independently and in a team environment
• Adaptability to varying indoor and outdoor working conditions
• Physical fitness, capability to lift at least 30 pounds, and ability to climb ladders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• P.E., CCP, CxA, CEM, or similar certification from experience
• Trade Association involvement
• OSHA 30 or other safe workplace certifications