DLR Group is an integrated design firm that aspires to be the most creative enterprise on the planet. Our brand promise is to elevate the human experience through design. If that challenge is appealing, you’re at the right place. DLR Group operates within a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between office time and work from home. DLR Groups Smart Buildings team has an opening for a Commissioning Project Manager.
Location:
Chicago, IL; New York, NY; Houston or Dallas, TX; Los Angeles, CA are preferred. However, we are willing to consider any one of our amazing US DLR Group office locations.
Position
Summary:
DLR Groups Smart Buildings team is an award winning, multi-disciplinary, innovative group at the forefront of delivering smart, connected and high-performing buildings, bridging owners performance requirements across design, construction and operations. In this position, you will be the Project Manager for multiple high-profile, national and international Commissioning projects across DLR Groups core sectors including Workplace, Federal, Education, Hospitality, Healthcare, Justice & Civic, Mixed-Use and more. As a Commissioning Project Manager, you will frequently travel to job sites to perform thorough inspections, functional testing and building performance diagnostics. Expect to be traveling approximately 30 50% of your time in a typical month. In this role there is potential for rapid growth opportunities as we expand our Smart Buildings team. DLR Group has a promise to elevate the human experience through design and as a 100% employee-owned firm; ownership is a core value and foundational element of our design culture. Everyone is empowered to use their design voice which inspires our culture and fuels the passion for the work DLR Group does around the world come join us!
The successful candidate will:
Act as a project manager and client leader for a variety of new construction commissioning projects Work on retro-commissioning projects, measurement and verification projects, and energy audit projects Work on a variety of monitoring-based commissioning projects where the use of a Fault Detection & Diagnostics tool (Skyspark) provides systems performance data to augment the traditional commissioning process. Work with Integrated Design teams of Architects, Engineers and specialty designers, providing commissioning expertise on projects across DLR Groups core sectors Manage project execution and client expectations to adhere to budget, schedule, and scope Develop communicate and update project plans including information such as project objectives, technical specifications, schedules, and staffing Conduct Commissioning site visits and travel as needed Submit project deliverables, ensuring adherence to quality standards Provide training and mentorship to staff and emerging engineers Perform a QA/QC review of the project deliverables Work with marketing and business development teams to develop scope and fee for new project opportunities Run projects independently with regular check-ins with a broader Commissioning team Have strong technical skills and a solid understanding of engineering concepts and advanced problem-solving skills expected of a bachelor level engineering degree or above Have familiarity with use of portable monitoring/metering equipment Be goal oriented with strong skills in problem solving, creativity, and attention to detail Be collaborative, client-focused and a clear communicator who can interact professionally with clients and on-site staff and enhance our reputation as an industry leader Be detail oriented, organized, and able to execute a quality commissioning process Possess a sense of self-direction and the ability to manage your own time and aid others to ensure projects are on schedule and within budget Share DLR Groups common values of Commitment, Creativity, Environmental Stewardship, Fun, Integrity, Ownership, Sharing, and Teamwork Required
Qualifications:
Minimum four (4) years of full-time hands-on experience in Commissioning building systems Knowledge of the building design and construction industry with expertise in the building commissioning process is essential. A strong understanding of the Commissioning process for New Construction and Major Renovations A strong understanding of Existing Building Commissioning, Operations and Maintenance, specifically with energy use and indoor environmental quality Strong Technical knowledge of HVAC and building automation systems to evaluate and test the performance of these systems Excellent written and oral communications skills Strong organizational and computer skills are necessary
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. Professional Licensure. Commissioning certification with a nationally recognized professional body is a plus (ACG, BCA or ASHRAE). Familiarity or a willingness to learn more about using SkySpark as a Connected-Commissioning/Monitoring-based Commissioning tool. DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new construction, renovation, and adaptive reuse. Our promise is to elevate the human experience through design. This promise inspires sustainable design for a diverse group of public and private sector clients; local communities; and our planet. DLR Group is 100 percent employee-owned and fully supports the initiatives and goals of the 2030 Challenge and is an initial signatory to the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment. Visit dlrgroup.com and follow us on Twitter, Instagram and at LinkedIn. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.PDN-96c59f7c-5696-42f7-bef6-5facb1b8d360
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