Commissioning Engineer / Project Manager ( MEP) - Wayne, PA

Bala Consulting Engineers is a 200-person engineering firm headquartered just outside of Philadelphia in Wayne, PA with full-service offices in New York, NY, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD, and Washington, DC. We are seeking an ambitious individual to serve as a Commissioning Project Manager (CxPM) with expertise in mechanical / controls systems based out of our Wayne, PA office. This position will place a successful candidate into a team of industry leading commissioning/QA-QC mechanical systems testing engineers who lead the Commissioning process and provide technical oversight of the testing of mechanical equipment, controls and distribution systems. Project Management / oversight includes but is not limited to, mechanical system(s) upgrades in existing facilities, new mechanical systems testing (new construction) for fortune 500 companies throughout the U.S. Projects include data centers, trading floors, broadcast facilities, high rise infrastructure, healthcare, and high-end office HVAC systems. Scope includes ASHRAE Level-1 through Level-5 Commissioning, LEED Cx, Energy Code Cx, Retro Cx on mechanical infrastructure equipment, distribution and controls systems. It also includes predictive preventative maintenance program planning and execution, and systemic and component troubleshooting throughout the commissioning process. We will be selecting a candidate who thrives on challenges and constantly pushes the norm. This role requires the ability to develop clients and attract new business, manage internal teams, and execute multiple projects (of long and short duration) concurrently while developing and assisting in growing a group that is capable of executing the Cx process on projects on a regional and national basis. This person will also support sales and business development efforts by establishing, maintaining and cultivating client relationships. Suitable candidates need to possess knowledge and experience with industry standards and latest technologies in mechanical systems infrastructure. The ability to lead Cx projects and teams, communicate and work with clients, owner’s representatives, facility engineers and Bala’s multi-discipline staff and project teams are essential. The CxPM is viewed as a dynamic and entrepreneurial position that helps drive change, internally and externally, through the firm. The CxPM is responsible for not only their projects but helping those around them. At Bala, we believe in collaboration and actively share work and knowledge across all five of our offices. **ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** Manage Cx Projects - Serve as a project manager on select projects in the Cx Group. Project types include data centers, new builds, renovations, fit-outs and infrastructure upgrades, LEED Cx, Energy Code Cx and Retro Cx. - The CxPM role is client facing. The responsibilities include: reviewing RFP’s, attending pre-bid walkthroughs and writing proposals, test scripts, and reports. The role also includes planning of work, execution and day-to-day management of internal teams and clients. - The CxPM will provide all management functions including scope responsibilities, client management, scheduling, and financials. - Assist other CxPM’s across all locations of the enterprise. - Develop a core group of assistant project managers eventually capable of performing independently on similar project types. - As a CxPM based out of the Wayne, PA office, it is expected that the majority of time will be spent in the local area. Travel to other Bala offices is encouraged on an as-needed basis. National travel to project sites is expected and will occur infrequently on an as-needed basis based on the requirements of the project. This candidate must be willing to work various hours (days, nights, weekends etc.) to support project commissioning activities. Mentor Staff - Be a technical resource for the staff. - Manage/schedule quality control reviews to reinforce technical lessons and company processes. - Complete int…