Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for a Building Envelope Commissioning Project Manager to join our team in Herndon, VA.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Purpose

Provide Building Envelope systems analysis and commissioning services for all phases of new construction projects as well as existing facilities.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction

• Receive broad guidance from senior-level management relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution. Manage people and processes to ensure effective execution. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Assist the Project Managers with, or execute, administrative tasks such as billings and projections, as well as execution of project tasks and deliverables

• Collaborate with Department Directors and staff to make continuous improvements to the Commissioning standards and technical processes and procedures and help grow the business.

• Coordinate with other internal departments to meet project requirements.

• Coach/mentor new or less experienced staff.

Do the Work

• Manage scope, schedule, and budget for multidiscipline commissioning projects.

• Manage task work for yourself as well as providing guidance to other technical and administrative support staff, commissioning agents and team members supporting the execution of the project.

• Development of project proposals, budgets, cost standards, and schedules.

• Accurately produce documents, including but not limited to review comments, commissioning specifications, commissioning plans, meeting minutes, pre-functional checklists, functional test procedures, systems manuals, and commissioning records/reports.

• Perform all tasks related to execution of systems analysis and commissioning, including but not limited to task planning and scheduling, design and document reviews, document development, field observations/inspections, witnessing of start-ups and contractor tests, functional performance testing, training verification and documentation, final reports, warranty inspections, and conducting commissioning meetings.

• Execute tasks and requirements related to Building Envelope Commissioning Standards, such as but not limited to LEED Fundamental and Enhanced Commissioning as well as ASHRAE, NIBS and ASTME standards and guidelines.

• Conduct site inspections and prepare field reports during project construction.

• Review project close-out documentation (O&M Manuals).

• Maintain utilization targets.

• Communicate effectively with client, internal project team, sub-consultants, and contractors.

• Organize/prioritize multiple tasks to complete the commissioning tasks in an efficient manner.

• Represent the company professionally at all project-related meetings and inspections.

• Possess general knowledge of all codes applicable to discipline.

Success Metrics and Competencies

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

• Ability and desire to grow the business through project performance and business development.

• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.

• Ability to manage staff on a project level.

• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.

• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.

• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.

• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.

• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.

• Commitment to driving profitability and growth.

• Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated effectiveness at executing all tasks of commissioning scope and services, in-house and externally.

• Five or more (5+) years of experience having demonstrated proficiency and good judgement specifically with commissioning projects.

• Knowledgeable of standard office software tools and use of field tools required to execute commissioning tasks.

• LEED Accreditation preferred but not required.

• AIA Certification preferred but not required.

• Registered Architect is a plus.

• Commissioning specific certifications such as an ACG CxA are preferred but not required.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.

• Mobility around an office environment.

• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

• Occasionally outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.

• Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.

• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.

• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

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Job Description Disclaimer

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

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