Commissioning Project Manager

The Work:

As a Commissioning Project Manager, you will support Chinook's clients by coordinating, and delivering commissioning services throughout the facility planning, design, construction, warranty, and operations lifecycle. You will apply your technical expertise to deliver solutions to complex problems. In this role you will deliver on objectives and find unique approaches to assignments.

In this role you will work a Hybrid schedule, expected in our Arlington, VA HQ office at times, working from home as well as going out to client sites. Client visits may entail up to 10% travel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute commissioning, energy management and facilities management services for new and existing buildings on multiple concurrent projects.
• Understand, analyze and interpret RFPs, design and construction documents, standards, codes, scopes, and project deliverables.
• Prepare commissioning plans, specifications, checklists, functional performance tests, and reports.
• Conduct design reviews, submittal reviews, reviews and facilitation of training plans, and O&M manual reviews.
• Ensure conformance with the project requirements, the commissioning plan, and the contract documents.
• Review technical reports for completeness and accuracy, e.g. start‐up reports, checkout sheets, and test reports.
• Support the preparation of bid and proposal documentation.
• Demonstrate your strong leadership skills across all areas of responsibility, sowing an environment that supports high level achievement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field and at least 8 years of direct experience in commissioning of facilities systems such as lighting, HVAC, power distribution, generation, power monitoring and controls, UPS, and emergency power. A High School Diploma and an additional 5 years of directly related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• CxA, CCP, CBCP, or equivalent Commissioning Certification is required.
• Must be a National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB) Certified Professional or be able to obtain the certification within 90 days of your start date.
• Requires direct experience with ASHRAE Energy Audits and related energy engineering.
• Requires a Valid State Issued Driver's License and the ability to travel to various work sites.

Citizenship/Clearance Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain up to a Top Secret clearance due to our customer requirements and the nature of the work that we do.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An Active Secret or higher Security Clearance.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License.
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM).
• Experience in the integration of Mechanical systems with electrical, life safety, and security systems.
• A broad depth of knowledge of LEED requirements and industry standards and practices i.e. NFPA, iEEE, UL, GSA.
• Experience with database management systems for commissioning and core business processes.

Physical Considerations:

• Must be able to work in an office environment.
• Must be able to walk construction sites with uneven surfaces, carry up to 25 lbs., climb stairs and ladders, and work both indoors and outdoors in severe weather conditions, in confined spaces, and in dust generating environments.
• Must be able to maintain spatial awareness and comply with safety standards while working near mechanical and electrical building equipment and systems.
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.

Who is Chinook?

Chinook Systems, Inc. is a leader in delivering lifecycle energy security solutions to mission critical government and commercial facility Owners. We specialize in the engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations of intelligent, cyber secure, code compliant, and energy efficient building systems. Our solutions save millions of dollars in utility costs, reduce harmful emissions to the environment, and mitigate cyber‐attacks on facilities. Chinook provides motivated employees with the opportunity to advance in a fast‐growing, innovative, entrepreneurial, and collaborative work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Chinook Systems Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against anyone because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, or sexual orientation.

Chinook is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.