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Commissioning Project Manager

Farnsworth Group, Inc.
Tinley Park, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/23/2026
Farnsworth Group is seeking a Commissioning Project Manager in the posting location below. In this role you will execute building commissioning and energy projects from planning through operations with minimal supervision. The position entails management of local project work for a wide variety of clients and facility types. Farnsworth Group’s work-sharing and collaborative culture will expand the candidate’s interaction with multiple national offices and projects. Project Manager responsibilities include execution of building commissioning and energy projects from planning through operations with minimal supervision.

Posting Locations for this role: Normal, Peoria, or Tinley Park, IL

What You'll Do

  • BS Degree in Architectural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or Construction Management. Technical related degrees may be considered.
  • 8 - 15 years of experience in commissioning or a technical consulting field such as facility design, engineering, construction management or related area.
  • Strong knowledge of building systems including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and control systems.
  • Previous commissioning experience with higher education, k-12, health care, mission critical, and/or commercial facilities.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
  • Demonstrated ability to build successful partnerships and collaborative teams both internally and with other organizations.
  • Previous experience with winning teamwork, leadership and highly collaborative environments.
  • Strong background with using software and tablet devices to maximize site observations and efficiency of commissioning tasks.
  • Ability to travel

What You'll Need

  • Ability to supervise staff and verify quality of client deliverables.
  • Prior experience in business development and marketing of building commissioning, condition assessment or energy related services.
  • Registered professional engineering license.
  • Commissioning Authority or other commissioning certifications.
  • Previous experience with retro-commissioning of existing facilities.
  • Energy engineering experience including energy auditing or energy modeling.
  • Additional Certifications: CxA, PMP, CEM, LEED® GA or AP.

Who We Are

Join Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural, engineering, and surveying firm, where your career can thrive! For ten consecutive years, we’ve been certified as a Great Place to Work®, and our engineers, architects, surveyors, and scientists channel their passion and expertise into making meaningful contributions to the world around us. With almost 650 talented professionals across 24 offices, we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world’s largest brands. Our success is built on our people - their passion, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Here, you’ll find a supportive culture that champions your growth, embraces challenges, values work-life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and the communities we serve. Join us and move your career forward.

A Great Place to Work Certified

For ten consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work® certification—thanks to our employees! Each year, our staff participates in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization, measuring perceptions of credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. The results are benchmarked against the nation’s leading companies, and only top performers receive the certification. Insights from the survey help us continually enhance our work environment and foster a culture that makes Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.

Featured Benefits And Perks Include

  • 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Short & Long-Term Disability
  • Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • Professional Development and Training
  • Mentoring Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
  • Pet Insurance Plan
  • Hybrid Work Program

Farnsworth Group appreciates that flexibility and work-life balance are important aspects of the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the Company’s culture and success.

Salary Range: $91,000 - $129,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity)

Statement On Diversity And Inclusion

Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us…and let’s make a difference, together.

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.

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Salary : $91,000 - $129,000

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