Senior Construction Project Manager
Ameresco
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Missouri • Ohio • United States
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Salary
💰 $101,000 - $147,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead full lifecycle management of EPC and Design‑Build projects, including scope development, construction oversight, commissioning, and measurement & verification (M&V).
- 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.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 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.
- Proven track record managing complex mechanical, electrical, controls and renewable energy projects.
- Strong understanding of building systems (HVAC, lighting, controls, renewables, water conservation).
- Proficiency with project management tools and construction scheduling software.
- 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.
- Knowledge of utility incentive programs and financing structures for energy and renewable energy projects is preferred.
- Experience with energy modeling, savings calculations, and M&V protocols (IPMVP) is preferred.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive employee benefits, including people-oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
project managementEPCDesign-Buildconstruction oversightmeasurement & verification (M&V)budget managementschedulingengineering designenergy modelingsavings calculations
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationclient relationship managementproblem-solvingteam collaborationdecision-makingquality controlsafety managementperformance management
Certifications
PMPCEMCMVPLEED AP