Senior Project Manager
About The Position
Ameresco, Inc. is a leading energy solutions provider focused on helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero. We partner with public sector, government entities, K-12 schools, higher education, utilities, and healthcare customers across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe. Ameresco develops, constructs, and operates tailored smart energy efficiency solutions, distributed energy resources, and infrastructure upgrades. We are actively seeking a highly experienced Construction Manager in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Texas area to support complex renovation and equipment replacement projects within Central Utility Plants (CUPs). This role will involve executing work in active, mission-critical environments, with an emphasis on minimizing disruption to ongoing operations. We are seeking a dynamic leader with deep experience executing projects in operational, mission-critical environments, ensuring continuity of service while delivering high-quality results. Experience within higher education campus environments is highly desirable. This position is full time on-site in Denton Texas.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- A minimum of 7 years of experience managing industrial, institutional, or utility infrastructure construction projects, with a strong emphasis on central utility plants or similar facilities.
- Demonstrated experience managing equipment replacement and retrofit projects involving major mechanical and electrical systems.
- Strong ability to interpret P&IDs, one-line diagrams, equipment submittals, shop drawings, and specifications.
- Deep understanding of construction methods, system tie-ins, commissioning processes, and utility infrastructure best practices.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex operational constraints.
Nice To Haves
- Professional certification(s) such as PMP, CEM, CMVP, or LEED AP.
- Proven ability to manage multiple subcontractors in high-risk, operational environments.
- Proficiency in construction management software (e.g., Procore, PlanGrid) and Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, and Project.
- Experience working in higher education campus environments, including coordination with campus stakeholders and phased construction in active facilities.
- Demonstrated success managing projects in mission-critical or continuously operating facilities.
- OSHA 30 certification or more safety training.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and embrace Ameresco’s “Culture of Safety”, ensuring strict adherence to all safety policies, especially within energized and operational utility environments.
- Oversee daily on-site construction personnel and activities for the installation of a new modular central utility plant (chillers, cooling towers, pumps and electrical systems).
- A portion of the work will impact a fully operational CUP, maintaining continuous service to critical campus and facility infrastructure.
- Coordinate closely with engineers, commissioning agents, and facility operators to ensure constructability, system integration, and operational continuity.
- Plan and manage complex shutdowns, tie-ins, and phasing strategies, ensuring minimal disruption to campus or facility operations.
- Conduct regular site walks to monitor progress, workmanship, system installation quality, and compliance with project specifications.
- Lead subcontractor coordination, including sequencing of mechanical, electrical, controls, and specialty trades.
- Review and validate subcontractor scopes, bids, and change requests with emphasis on high-value mechanical and electrical systems.
- Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for clients, including facility directors, plant managers, and campus stakeholders.
- Provide detailed progress updates including look-ahead schedules, outage plans, and risk logs to the Senior Project Manager and client.
- Coordinate equipment deliveries, rigging plans, crane operations, and site logistics associated with large utility equipment replacement.
- Identify and mitigate schedule and operational risks, particularly those impacting ongoing plant operations.
- Align construction sequencing with procurement and long-lead equipment delivery timelines.
- Manage budget tracking, cost forecasting, and change management.
- Review subcontractor invoices, material receipts, and labor reports for accuracy.
- Ensure quality control processes including functional testing, inspections, punch lists, and system turnover documentation are completed and accurate.
- Support start-up, commissioning, and system integration activities in coordination with engineering and operations teams.
- Ensure all closeout documentation, including as-builts, O&M manuals, and warranties, are complete and accurate.
- Ensure a smooth transition of systems to facility operations and maintenance teams.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive employee benefits, including people-oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
