Senior Commissioning Project Manager

Senior Commissioning Project Manager

Compensation Range: $95,000-$150,000 based on market location and experience.

Location: This role’s preferred location is in San Francisco, San Diego, Denver or can be located anywhere in the U.S., or Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto or can be located anywhere in Canada. 

Stok has a hybrid workforce across North America and globally. Although we have offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Denver and some co-working locations across the continent, we encourage team members to pursue a work from home, hybrid or in-person setup that works best for them. There are no mandated in-person working requirements.

Job Description

Stok leads organizations to decarbonize now. We integrate expertise across ESG and sustainability consulting, carbon, energy engineering, commissioning, and project delivery. From the enterprise to asset level, we provide clients with strategy, management, and technical support to translate bold commitments into impact. Our global team delivers on client ambitions across programs and projects worldwide. In our own operations, Stok uses third-party frameworks such as B Corp, the International Living Future Institute (ILFI) Just Label, and the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to guide, verify, and share our progress toward our commitment to a radically better world for all.

Stok is seeking a Senior Commissioning Project Manager to join our Commissioning Team. As a consultant at Stok, you will work with some of the world’s most innovative companies, including those influencing iconic real estate programs and projects for positive impact. We are looking for candidates with a wide breadth of technical knowledge, a passion for decarbonization and sustainability, and an appetite for helping our team constantly improve. As a Senior Commissioning Project Manager, you will be responsible for running commissioning projects with our close-knit team of engineers. Responsibilities include completion of design reviews, facilitation of BOD/OPR integration, reviews of equipment installation (both existing and new construction), verification of system-level sequences of operation, submittal reviews, MEP coordination oversight, staff systems training management and overseeing component & system startup and functional performance testing. Together we will deliver high-performance real estate in pursuit of Stok’s purpose: to boldly catalyze an environmentally restorative and socially equitable world.

At Stok, We Seek Culture Add, Not Culture Fit. 

At Stok, our core values guide every decision we make and action we take on behalf of our partners and clients. They are:  

1. Stok joy
2. Own it
3. Care deeply
4. Demand better

Our Values-Aligned Team Members:

• Craft innovative ideas and have a say in how the firm operates. We have built self-management and distributive governance into our organizational structure to enable every team member to share input on policies and procedures.

• Strive for a better way to do business and create a positive impact through their work. Stok believes in business as a force for good and is a certified B Corp, demonstrating our commitment to maximizing social and environmental impacts, in addition to profit.

• Give back in a meaningful way. We donate 3% of profits to causes we believe in through a combination of pro-bono services and donations.

• Advocate for a level playing field. Stok has intentionally baked social justice into our operations, which we hold ourselves accountable to through our International Living Future Institute JUST Label.

• Participate in a transparent, objective, merit-based compensation and profit distribution processes and policies

Our purpose is to boldly catalyze an environmentally restorative and socially equitable world, and Stok needs you to fulfill it!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage the full lifecycle of commissioning projects, from scoping to closeout, including 75%+ direct project work and oversight of annual revenue portfolios of $250K+.

• Scope and plan small to mid-size projects independently, developing detailed estimates, budgets, timelines, and deliverables in collaboration with internal and external teams.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building trust through transparency, reliability, and proactive communication.

• Translate strategic client goals into tactical project execution, navigating between big-picture outcomes and technical details.

• Direct and support cross-disciplinary teams of professionals, coordinating closely with project coordinators and engineers while fostering development and accountability.

• Navigate and lead diverse and complex engagements, including multi-stakeholder or geographically distributed teams.

• Identify and pursue adjacent or vertically integrated opportunities that enhance client value and deepen partnerships.

• Draft, review, and negotiate project-related contracts and documentation in collaboration with design and construction teams.

• Monitor and manage financial health across projects, including earned revenue, forecasting, and risk mitigation.

• Champion quality, ethics, and professionalism in every aspect of delivery, upholding Stok’s purpose and client promise.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5–10 years of technical experience in building commissioning, MEP design, energy consulting, or related fields, with a minimum of 3 years in a project management role.

• Demonstrated ability to lead the full lifecycle of commissioning projects independently, including scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and client engagement.

• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and controls systems in commercial buildings; able to interpret and apply construction documents and specifications.

• Familiarity with commissioning best practices and standards (ASHRAE, LEED, CALGreen, Title 24).

• Experience coordinating across multiple disciplines and working with diverse teams, clients, and stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Energy Engineering (or similar technical discipline).

• CxA and PE preferred; other relevant credentials (e.g., BCxP, LEED AP) are also valued.

• Skilled in financial oversight of projects, including forecasting, earned revenue tracking, and risk management.

• Strong communication and documentation skills, especially in client-facing and team leadership settings. 

What you’ll need to be successful in this role: 

• Ability to independently lead multiple projects, manage delivery teams, and exceed expectations across scope, schedule, and budget.

• Strong financial acumen, including forecasting, budgeting, and managing earned revenue against targets.

• Strategic thinking with the ability to identify opportunities beyond the immediate project scope and coordinate cross-functionally to deliver value.

• Ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, teams, and stakeholders through honest, open communication.

• A balance of systems thinking and executional precision — knowing when to zoom out and when to go deep.

• Comfort operating with a high degree of autonomy, while contributing to a team culture grounded in feedback, impact, and learning.

• A values-aligned mindset that supports Stok’s commitment to environmental restoration and social equity.

Additional experience we’d be excited for you to bring (not required, but a bonus to our team and our clients):  

• Experience leading commissioning for large, mission-critical, or all-electric buildings.

• Familiarity with commissioning analytics tools or continuous monitoring platforms (e.g., SkySpark, Fault Detection Diagnostics).

• Prior experience developing team capability or mentoring junior engineers and project managers.

• Understanding of the commissioning business model within broader financial and strategic contexts (e.g., business case development, client ROI).

• Experience working in socially responsible or values-driven firms (e.g., B Corp, ILFI Just, employee-owned).

How We Support You

Health Benefits

US-Based Team Members

• Medical, dental and vision coverage (can also include dependents)

• Employer-funded and tax-deductible Health Reimbursement Account

• Employee-funded and tax-deductible Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• Mental health concierge service

• Life, accidental death, long-term and short-term disability coverage

Canada-Based Team Members

• 50% Employer-funded group health benefit plan

• Employer-funded Health Spending and Wellness Spending Accounts

• Employee Assistance Program

• Life, Accidental Death, Long-Term Disability coverage

Paid Time Off Benefits

Autonomy is structured into Stok’s culture by design. We value self-management practices, and we know taking time for ourselves is healthy and fosters growth. That’s why we offer:

• Flexible work schedules. We work best in different ways, so we empower you to find yours and make a schedule that works for you, the team and clients.

• Quiet Fridays: Stok offers everyone two days a month meant to tune out the noise and prioritize what needs to get done (whether that’s work or life related)

• Flexible Personal Time Off

• Minimum of 80 hours per year for Paid Time Off (PTO) or vacation time

• 80 hours per year for holiday time (floating holidays)

• 80 hours per year for wellness (or sick) time

• 40 hours per year for learning and development

• 16 hours per year for volunteer time (to give back to your community and the causes that matter most to you!)

Stipends and Perks

Social and environmental justice are critical to our vision, so we bake them into everything we do including the following:

• 401(k) (world’s first fossil fuel-free and gun-free 401(k) plan so you can invest in a future you believe in) or Registered Retirement Savings Plan (Canada)

• Annual Learning and Development stipend

• Work from Home stipend (to support remote ergonomics)

• Annual US National Parks Pass or Parks Canada Discovery Pass

• Donation program

• Cellphone benefit

• Personal company credit card

Guidelines for using AI in our interviewing process

As your prospective employer, Stok wants to get to know the authentic, not the artificial, you. We believe we can unlock true human potential when we add the right person to the right team at the right time. This approach serves the candidate and the team, leading to synergistic outcomes. To get this right, we need to be able to get to know you – your intelligence, your skills, and your experience. We look to uncover these things, how you personally align with our company values, as well as your ability to think and perform independently in real-time.

Stok continues to learn about and experiment with AI, however, we know that many tasks cannot be replaced by AI. Here is where we expect you to use AI and where we do not:

• Resume and cover letter: AI assistance is acceptable; however, we expect these materials to represent your true qualifications and skills accurately

• Phone and video interviews: AI assistance is not acceptable; we ask that you engage in our interviews without reading from or referencing AI-generated answers

• Assessment and take-home assignments: AI assistance is not acceptable; any submissions should reflect your original conclusions and perspectives 

If we detect that you are using AI without permission or advance disclosure, your candidacy may be disqualified.

Knowing that the way we work with AI may change over time, we will regularly check back on our approach to AI in our hiring process to stay values-aligned, in compliance with current legislation, and mitigate potential biases in our processes.