Commissioning Director

Client is currently recruiting for a Commissioning Director to oversee the operations of the their Commissioning Group for the New York/North Jersey area (Metro). This position will be responsible for the business development and management of projects/staff, as well as personnel management, project execution and project financial performance.

ESSENTIAL Duties & Responsibilities

NYC or other location (tbd)

• Manage all aspects of the NYC/Metro area Commissioning Office including business development, office personnel, proposal generation, project execution and job performance profitability.
• Be available as a working Director who can execute projects as needed.
• Be responsible for direction and development of the NYC/Metro Commissioning Business in conjunction with the Corporate Commissioning Department growth.
• Manage the implementation of standards and processes that are to be utilized to streamline and improve the delivered product to the client and promote ease of execution of the commissioning process so that efforts can be focused to provide the most value to the client.
• Manage project profitability and department billability including the balancing of personnel workload with Corporate Commissioning team.
• Business development in accordance with corporate defined goals.
• Track project financial projections for office assigned projects and business development
  
  

activities.

• Conduct new client introduction meetings and attend project pre-bid meetings prior to proposal development.
• Be responsible for proposal development and fee estimation, to be reviewed by the SVP,
  
  

Commissioning before bid submission.

• Consistently analyze the NYC/Metro Commissioning market and competition to better position the team for increasing market share.
• Be responsible for ensuring the latest industry technologies are available to the Commissioning personnel, including the required training for personnel.
  
  

NYC/Metro Personnel Management

• Be responsible to recruit, hire and retain new team members as the workload supports, with support from the Corporate Commissioning SVP.
• Provide technical direction to the NYC/Metro Commissioning Group as needed to ensure project execution and client relationships meet the department standards to foster long-term working relationships.
• Closely manage and oversee Commissioning Team field activities to ensure quality of work product and ensure the workload is adequately shared amongst the field personnel.
• Develop and maintain relationships with project contacts to develop additional business and/or develop on-going relationship.
  
  

REQUIRED Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong strategic thinking skills
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Excellent Business Development and Sales skills
• Strong financial management skills and business acumen
• Ability to plan and manage projects to achieve client demands and deadlines
• Ability to direct and manage the activities of internal and external resources
• Able to manage and direct workflow of others
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Able to prioritize as well as multi-task
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Capable of effectively training and mentoring others
• Able to work collaboratively within their departments as well with the client
• Excellent Microsoft Office abilities
  
  

MINIMUM Education & Experience

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, MBA or related Master's degree-preferred but not required)
• Commissioning Certification issued by AEE, BCA, ASHRAE or ACG
• Minimum 10 years of progressive managerial, engineering, or construction experience with a strong record of accomplishment in managing large multi-faceted projects requiring solid planning, control, review, and cost analysis.
• Construction and general contractor experience- preferred but not required
• MBA, P.E. or other certifications by Accredited Groups -preferred but not required
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and bonus potential
• Medical, dental, life, and short/long-term disability insurance
• Generous 401(k) match
• Generous vacation
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid company holidays
• Summer hours half day Fridays
• Flexible hours
• Employee development and growth opportunities.