Senior Commissioning Project Manager

About Us

Since our inception EEA Consulting Engineers has been committed to fostering an inclusive and sustainable workplace that focuses on the growth and success of our employees a dedication that was further solidified when we transitioned to an Employee-Owned model nearly two decades ago. At EEA we believe in empowering our Employee-Owners to thrive both professionally and personally while nurturing strong connections with one another and our valued clients. Our unwavering support for our Employee-Owners has earned us recognition as a Top Workplace for over a decade. Our team consists of talented professionals including engineers designers and administrative professionals spread across our three office locations. Join us and become a part of our thriving community of Employee-Owners!

We are seeking a Senior Commissioning Project Manager to join our State Local and Educational market sector. This role is responsible for managing and executing the commissioning process for complex building systems ensuring systems are designed installed and functionally tested to meet project goals and client expectations. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with owners design teams and contractors leveraging your technical expertise to enhance the performance and sustainability of the built environment. This full-time permanent role is based in San Antonio Texas.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities for mechanical electrical and plumbing (MEP) systems across complex facilities including laboratories higher education healthcare municipal and mission-critical environments
• Manage and coordinate commissioning phases from pre-design through post-occupancy establishing commissioning strategy and performance objectives
• Develop and execute commissioning plans schedules and functional test procedures for advanced HVAC and specialty systems (e.g. chilled beams laboratory air valves geothermal systems heat recovery) in alignment with project specifications and industry standards
• Conduct rigorous design reviews including analysis of control sequences system integration strategies and operability across multiple interacting systems
• Perform detailed site inspections system readiness checks and functional performance testing to validate installation integration and operational performance.
• Monitor project timelines and milestones preparing status updates and reports for internal and external reviews
• Review construction documents specifications submittals and system design to identify commissioning requirements and potential issues
• Analyze test data and performance results to troubleshoot issues and recommend corrective actions
• Coordinate with owners A/E teams contractors and equipment vendors to resolve technical challenges and ensure project commissioning goals are achieved
• Participate in owner training sessions and support the development of systems manuals and final commissioning reports
• Contribute to defining commissioning scopes fee proposals and project execution strategies in collaboration with senior leadership
• Ensure commissioning activities align with industry best practices and sustainability certifications such as LEED or IECC

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering
• Minimum of 60 months of experience in Commissioning Project Management or Commissioning Engineering within the MEP industry
• Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA) Certification required or ability to obtain certification within three months of hire
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems building automation controls energy management and MEP system integration
• Proven ability to lead commissioning for complex or mission-critical facilities (e.g. labs healthcare higher education municipal or federal)
• Experience developing commissioning strategies leading functional testing and resolving advanced system integration issues
• Knowledge of commissioning standards and codes including ASHRAE LEED and IECC
• Proficiency in interpreting construction drawings specifications and technical documentation
• Working proficiency with energy modeling software such as Trane TRACE eQUEST EnergyPlus or equivalent
• Familiarity with commissioning software tools such as BlueRithm or Facility Grid
• Ability to interpret and assess controls logic/programming within platforms such as Tridium Niagara Johnson Controls Siemens Honeywell or Distech and familiarity with scripting/logic blocks
• Exceptional technical writing abilities including experience producing commissioning reports and owner-facing documentation
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Willingness to travel up to 75% travel required primarily within the Southwestern United States

What We Offer

• Annual merit increases based on work performance
• Annual profit-sharing bonus contingent on company performance
• Low-cost medical dental and vision insurance plans. Medical coverage for individual employees is paid in full by EEA
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) retirement account. EEA on average contributes 10% of an employees salary into the ESOP Trust each year at no cost to the employee!
• 401k with company match available the first day of the next month following start date
• $50000 in Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage at no cost to the employee
• Flexible working hours
• Fun company events outings and happy hours
• Dress for Your Day dress code

Company Brief

EEA Consulting Engineers is a premier Employee-Owned firm providing comprehensive mechanical electrical and plumbing (MEP) consulting engineering services to diverse facilities across all market sectors. Established in 1977 in Austin Texas as an energy conservation engineering consultant EEA has since evolved into a leading MEP design firm offering a wide range of services including building commissioning process utility engineering utility master planning and acoustics noise and vibration engineering. EEA has successfully completed projects nationally and internationally in both prime and sub-consultant roles and is licensed in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

As a Top Workplace and MEP Giant we prioritize our employees satisfaction by fostering a collaborative adaptable and enjoyable work environment guided by our core values of Flexibility Integrity Excellence Sustainability Transparency and Accountability.

EEA Consulting Engineers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin religion gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability genetics age or any other legally protected status.

Employer Contact Information:

EEA Consulting Engineers

Attn: Emily Sanders Human Resources Specialist

7300 Ranch Road 2222 Bldg. II Ste. 100 Austin Texas

Job ID: 34198