Aero Building Performance Project Manager

The Hill Group

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Architectural Engineering, Automation Systems, Billing, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Budget Management, Budgeting, Building Commissioning, Building Energy Rating, Change Requests/Orders, Commercial Construction, Commercial Real Estate, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Project Management, Corporate Compliance, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Develop and Maintain Customers, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Health, Facilities Engineering, Forecasting, Functional Testing, HVAC, Healthcare, Higher Education, Home Automation, Laboratory, Leadership, Mechanical Engineering, Mentoring, Multitasking, Operational Improvement, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Reviews, Profit & Loss, Project Close-Out, Project Engineering, Project Execution, Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Property Management, Retro, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Sales Management, Schedule Development, Sustainability, System Test, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Systems Reliability, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, User Documentation
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
2 days ago

Help Clients Improve How Buildings Operate

Aero Performance Group is seeking a Building Performance Project Manager to lead projects that improve building operations, energy performance, occupant comfort, system reliability, and environmental quality.

This position is ideal for professionals with commissioning, energy, controls, HVAC, facilities, or engineering experience who want to move beyond traditional project delivery and become trusted advisors to building owners.

Youll work with healthcare organizations, commercial property owners, universities, laboratories, and industrial clients to solve complex operational challenges and drive measurable building performance improvements.

About the Role

The Building Performance Project Manager leads technical projects from initial client engagement through project closeout while serving as a trusted advisor to facility owners and operators.

Projects may include:

Commissioning (Cx) Retro-Commissioning (RCx) Monitoring-Based Commissioning (MBCx) Building Analytics HVAC Optimization Controls Optimization Energy Performance Initiatives Building Assessments Critical Environment Performance Facility Operational Improvement Programs

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership

Manage multiple projects simultaneously from kickoff through closeout. Develop project schedules, work plans, budgets, and staffing plans. Coordinate internal resources and external stakeholders. Monitor project profitability and financial performance. Manage billing, forecasting, and change orders.

Client Management

Serve as the primary point of contact for clients. Lead project meetings and presentations. Build long-term client relationships. Identify opportunities for expanded services and future engagements.

Technical Oversight

Review building performance assessments and investigation findings. Oversee functional testing and system performance evaluations. Guide development of recommendations and client deliverables. Review technical reports for quality and accuracy. Mentor Project Engineers and junior staff.

Safety Leadership

Promote Aeros safety-first culture. Ensure safe project planning and execution. Support compliance with all company and client safety requirements.

Qualifications:

Required

Bachelors degree in:

Mechanical Engineering Architectural Engineering Construction Management Building Science Related discipline

3-8 years of experience in one or more of the following:

Commissioning Building Performance HVAC Systems Building Automation Systems Energy Engineering Testing & Balancing Facilities Engineering Construction Project Management

Strong communication and client-facing skills. Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.

Preferred

Experience with healthcare, laboratory, pharmaceutical, higher education, commercial, or mission-critical facilities. Building Automation System experience. Knowledge of HVAC controls and sequences of operation. Industry certifications such as:

CCP CBCP PMP PE CxA AABC NEBB

Why Join Aero?

Be Part of Something Bigger

Aero is building a nationally recognized Building Operational Performance practice focused on helping clients improve facility performance throughout the entire building lifecycle.

Meaningful Work Youll help improve:

Patient environments in healthcare facilities Laboratory and critical environments Commercial building performance Energy efficiency and sustainability goals Occupant comfort and operational reliability

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus opportunities Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) Paid time off Professional development and certification support Career advancement opportunities

Aero Performance Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a workplace built on safety, professionalism, respect, and inclusion.

About the Company

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The Hill Group