Area Manager - Mission Critical - South Bend, IN

Area Manager – Mission CriticalSalary Range: $130,000 - $170,000 annuallyThis position is open to candidates local (or open to relocation) to the South Bend, IN area who can travel to job sites and attend in-person meetings & events as needed.About EEIEEI is a recognized leader in facility and energy consulting. We deliver innovative, performance-focused solutions that maximize building performance, extend system lifecycles, and reduce utility costs. This dedication has earned us trusted partnerships with Fortune 500 organizations, national healthcare networks, prestigious universities, and leading government agencies.Nationally recognized for building commissioning and building performance, EEI also provides facility assessments, master planning, energy audits, and technical program management, supported by specialty teams serving healthcare, data, and mission-critical facilities.Our reputation is built by the people who lead our work every day. That's why our values aren't just words, they are lived out daily in how we make decisions, build trusted relationships, and deliver quality. As an employee-owned company, we share success through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), reflecting our commitment to building something meaningful together. And as EEI rapidly grows, we're looking for talented people who want meaningful work, a supportive team, and room to grow.About the PositionThe Area Manager – Mission Critical provides senior-level leadership, with a strong emphasis on both people and mission-critical work, for the commissioning quality assurance, and performance validation of mission-critical facilities, including data centers, healthcare facilities, and other high reliability environments where excellence is non-negotiable. This role is responsible for leading supervisors and their teams, ensuring they feel supported, aligned and empowered, on complex multi-disciplinary projects from early planning through closeout, managing client relationships, and ensuring technical excellence, financial performance, and schedule adherence.This position is ideal for someone ready to mentor and elevate teams, serve as a trusted advisor to clients and internal stakeholders, and champion the technical and operational consistency for which our Mission Critical teams are known. It can be expected that this role include up to 75% of time spent traveling to project sites proving the opportunity to support teams, tackle challenges, and shape successful outcomes firsthand.Key ResponsibilitiesSupervision, Team Development and MentorshipProject LeadershipFinancial ResponsibilitiesClient and Stakeholder ManagementTechnical Oversight and CoordinationQuality Assurance and DocumentationIssue Resolution and Risk ManagementQualificationsEducation: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.Experience: 8+ years experience in commissioning, project management, people management or a related role in mission-critical environments (data centers, healthcare, or similar high-reliability environments).Demonstrated experience leading complex mission-critical projects.Advanced knowledge of MEP systems, controls, and integrated systems testing.Proven senior-level leadership and people management skillsStrong project financial management, scheduling, and risk-management capabilities.Ability to interpret and apply technical documents, drawings, specifications, and codes.Proficiency with project management tools and software.Strong commitment to ethical standards and confidentiality.Currently authorized to work in the U.S. full-timeCertificationsPMP, LEED AP, CxA, PE, or other relevant commissioning or project management certifications strongly preferred.BenefitsEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); 100% employer fundedHealth, dental, and vision insuranceFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)Company-paid LTD, STD, and basic life insuranceVoluntary life, accident coverage, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insuranceProfit-sharing + discretionary performance bonuses401(k) retirement plan with company match; 100% immediate vestingVacation + sick timeEight (8) paid holidaysParental LeaveMilestone Travel Award (Every 5 Years)Remote first companyPaid certifications, seminars, and conferencesProfessional development opportunitiesPeople + Building + PerformanceEqual Opportunity EmployerEEI is a proud equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and are committed to an inclusive culture. EEI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.Attention Search Firms / Third-Party RecruitersEEI is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes for this role. Resumes submitted without a valid written search agreement are the sole property of EEI; no fee will be paid if a candidate is hired.EEI participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your completed Form I-9 to confirm your work authorization in the United States.