Senior Commissioning Project Manager
Required Skills
Job Description
**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*** Bachelor’s 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
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*** Bachelor’s 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
Posted: 2026-03-19