Commissioning Project Manager

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we're building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We're making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we're going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

We are adding a Commissioning Project Manager to join our growing Technical Services team in Seattle, WA.

McKinstry has a unique perspective on the life of a building, and our Technical Services suite of owner-direct offerings helps clients make informed decisions to improve the efficiency, comfort, sustainability, and lifespan of their facilities.

The WW Technical Services team provides technical and strategic consulting to make every building we touch more efficient and optimized. Our diverse group supports schools, hospitals, laboratories, campuses, and commercial high-rises-driving performance through commissioning, energy analysis, and holistic building optimization.

In this role, you will work with a highly technical, client-facing delivery team with an emphasis on mechanical commissioning projects. You will guide our teams in delivering high-impact consulting, mechanical systems commissioning (Cx), MBCx, AEM, and energy performance analysis while helping evolve our energy management and building optimization services.

Team and Project Management

In this role, you will:

• Oversee mechanical commissioning projects across a wide range of facility types-including new construction, major renovations, and existing building retro-commissioning.
• Align service offerings and delivery teams as they evolve, ensuring mechanical Cx capabilities are fully integrated into our Technical Services roadmap.
• Collaborate closely with local and enterprise-wide stakeholders to establish vision, delivery standards, and commissioning best practices.
• Manage resource planning for your team-including technician/engineer allocation, equipment needs, and scheduling aligned with Cx project milestones.
• Lead project budgeting, resourcing, scopes, and cost/savings strategies to maximize client impact while reducing delivery risk.
• Ensure the successful execution of commissioning deliverables, including mechanical system functional testing, issue tracking, O&M integration, and turnover documentation.
• Support and enhance delivery of related services, such as Active Energy Management, MBCx, performance audits, and efficiency analysis.
• Mentor a team of engineers/commissioning specialists to develop deep expertise in HVAC systems, mechanical design intent, building automation optimization, and commissioning protocol.

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry

• Degree in Engineering, Sustainability, Architecture, Environmental Science, Energy, or equivalent work experience in the built environment.
• Experience delivering or managing mechanical commissioning projects (highly preferred).
• Prior people management experience is required; ability to coach technical staff in mechanical/HVAC systems and commissioning processes.
• Ability to analyze project financials and align delivery strategies accordingly.
• Strong client interaction skills; able to lead commissioning meetings, present findings, and manage project expectations.
• Experience reviewing and improving processes, workflows, and commissioning documentation.
• Understanding of building efficiency principles, mechanical system design intent, and building operations.
• Familiarity with commissioning standards (ASHRAE, BCxA, ACG) and functional performance testing protocols.
• Understanding of analytics in the built environment, including BAS data, trend reviews, and utility data interpretation.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC mechanical systems, BAS controls, sequence of operations, and energy analysis.

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• "Building Good" paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you're driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $76,320 - $122,200 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training.

McKinstry is committed to strengthening our diversity through recruiting and retaining minority and women professionals from all backgrounds. Our commitment is consistent with our recognition that it is the outstanding people within McKinstry who have always been the source of our strength. We recognize that promoting diversity is an integral component of our continuing quest for organizational excellence.

This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

Anyone with questions or concerns regarding Equal Employment Opportunity should contact their direct supervisor or the Human Resources Department without fear of retaliation of any kind.