[Remote] Senior Project Manager

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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