Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ameresco, Inc. is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs and decarbonize in the global energy transition. They are seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to lead complex energy construction projects, manage multidisciplinary teams, and ensure projects meet contractual obligations.
Responsibilities
- Lead full lifecycle management of EPC and Design-Build projects, including scope development, construction oversight, commissioning, and measurement & verification (M&V), including integrated renewable portfolios such as solar PV and BESS
- Manage project budgets, schedules, risk profiles, and performance guarantee metrics to ensure contractual compliance and profitability
- Oversee subcontractor and vendor selection, contract negotiation, and performance management
- Directly manage vendors and subcontractors to ensure safety, quality control and project delivery on time and within budget, while meeting or exceeding customer expectations
- Schedule management: update schedules to reflect current information, monitor critical path activities, and track outstanding tasks
- Manage and mentor Assistant project managers, construction managers and project managers
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building owners, facility managers, and external partners in the public, institutional, industrial, government, and commercial sectors
- Facilitate project meetings, progress updates, and decision making processes
- Build long term client relationships that support repeat business and program expansion
- Review and manage engineering design, submittal, and construction document approvals
- Monitor field activities to ensure quality, safety, and adherence to design specifications
- Lead commissioning activities and ensure systems perform designed
- Develop and manage project budgets, cash flow forecasts, and cost control strategies
- Work collaboratively with the Project Finance, Construction, and O&M Services teams to satisfy all requirements for commercial operation and financial close
- Ability to travel to project sites as required (anticipated up to 50%)
- Perform other duties as assigned
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
- Minimum of seven (7) years of project management experience in EPC, ESCO, and/or Design Build construction
- Demonstrated experience managing complex solar, electrical, mechanical, controls, energy storage (BESS), and renewable energy projects
- Proof of valid OSHA 30 (Construction) certification required at time of application
- Strong understanding of building systems (HVAC, lighting, controls, renewables, water conservation)
- Proficiency with project management tools and construction scheduling software including Procore and MS Project
- Valid Drivers' License in good standing, issued by resident state is required
- Strong verbal, written, computer, technical communication and presentation skills
- Proficient computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Project
- Professional certifications such as PMP, CEM, CMVP, or LEED AP are preferred
- Experience with public sector procurement (K 12, higher ed, municipal, federal) is preferred
- Experience working with Washington Department of Enterprise Services preferred
- Knowledge of utility incentive programs and financing structures for energy and renewable energy projects is preferred
- Familiarity with utility interconnection processes and commissioning requirements for solar PV + BESS projects is preferred
- Experience with energy modeling, savings calculations, and M&V protocols (IPMVP) is preferred
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Performance incentives
- Bonuses
- Commissions
- Equity
- People-oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans
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