Custom Mechanical Solutions - HVAC Commissioning / Startup Project Engineer – National Accounts
Requirements
• Associate Project Engineer (Early Career) • 2+ years of HVAC service, controls, installation, or mechanical experience • Supports commissioning activities, project coordination, and documentation • Assists with tracking cost impacts and gathering inputs for change orders; escalates as needed • Project Engineer • Project Engineer • 3–6 years of relevant HVAC or commissioning experience • Coordinates field activities, contractors, and customer communication • Evaluates scope and cost impacts; prepares and submits change orders with supporting documentation • Tracks and follows up to ensure timely approval • Senior Project Engineer • 7+ years of HVAC or field engineering experience • Leads projects and serves as primary point of contact for customers and stakeholders • Owns project financials, including review and approval of change orders • Drives timely execution, approval, and collection of change orders while maintaining project scope, schedule, and performance • Mentors junior team members • Strong understanding of HVAC systems and controls • Ability to read mechanical drawings and schematics • Effective communication, organization, and problem-solving skills • Experience coordinating field teams or third-party providers • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment • Proficiency in Microsoft Office • Valid driver’s license; ability to lift up to 50 lbs • Travel • Up to ~30% overnight travel • Ability to support extended on-site project visits
Responsibilities
• Execute startup and commissioning plans across national account projects • Verify installation and system performance to company, manufacturer, and customer standards • Coordinate technicians, contractors, and factory teams • Troubleshoot HVAC equipment and control systems • Manage service providers during startup and warranty phases • Track progress, communicate updates, and resolve issues • Identify scope changes and manage associated cost impacts • Ensure change orders are accurate, well-documented, and submitted in a timely manner without impacting jobsite requirements • Provide customer training and support • Promote job site safety
Benefits
• CMS’s National Accounts team offers clear paths to increased responsibility in project ownership, financial management, and technical leadership. • Select roles may be eligible for variable compensation aligned with project performance, including successful execution and collection of change orders and overall financial outcomes. • Lead large, multi-site HVAC projects • Work directly with manufacturers and field teams • Solve complex, real-world challenges • Grow within a rapidly expanding national team • Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. • Salary ranges listed are dependent upon a candidate’s qualifications, experience, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the specific role and location.
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