Traveling Construction Project Manager

Ameresco • United States - Indiana - Remote, IN

1d • $92,000 - $134,000

About The Position

Ameresco is hiring a Traveling Construction Manager to support the final design, construction, and successful implementation of multimillion-dollar energy-efficiency projects at sites in Illinois and Indiana. The role provides construction, administrative, and technical management for renewable construction projects serving public, institutional, government, and commercial customers. The manager supports the Senior Project Manager and works with customers, engineering and development teams, vendors, subcontractors, and site supervisors to deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with customer expectations.

The role requires travel as needed and the ability to review confidential U.S. security information. The anticipated base salary range is $92,000–$134,000. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off; employees may also be eligible for performance incentives, bonuses, commissions, or equity, depending on the role.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least five years of construction project management experience.
• Ability to review confidential U.S. security information.
• Proven experience with OSHA safety standards, mechanical and electrical systems development, engineering, and project management regulations, practices, and codes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and foster positive business relationships.
• Strong verbal, written, computer, technical communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.
• Valid driver's license in good standing, issued by the resident state.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of or progress toward engineering, technical, or industry-related education.
• Demonstrated work experience in several energy-efficiency disciplines, such as direct digital energy controls systems, variable frequency drives, high-efficiency motors, central plant chiller and boiler installations, lighting retrofits, renewable energy technology, and warranty and service requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily construction, administrative, and technical management of renewable construction projects delivering energy savings for public, institutional, government, and commercial customers.
• Assist the Senior Project Manager with project accounting, budgeting, schedules and tracking, reporting, quality management, and internal communications.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies and procedures, including revenue recognition policies and project setup rules; serve as a liaison between the business office and operations.
• Interface directly with Ameresco customers to manage customer service, relationships, and contractual obligations.
• Assist the Engineering and Development team and Senior Project Manager with project design and development, including scope, subcontractor selection, cost estimation, installation, and project scheduling.
• Monitor project performance and cost estimates, forecasting through project completion and assessing estimates against plans and actual expense rates.
• Review subcontractor and vendor bids to help determine scope, schedule, and timely delivery of project materials, equipment, and construction services.
• Assist the Senior Project Manager in managing vendors and subcontractors to ensure quality control and delivery on time and on budget while meeting or exceeding customer expectations.
• Directly manage construction managers (site supervisors) as assigned to ensure quality control and delivery on time and on budget while meeting or exceeding customer expectations.
• Maintain and update project schedules, monitor critical-path activities, and track outstanding items.
• Provide a detailed two-week look-ahead schedule to facilitate customer coordination and planning.
• Assist the Senior Project Manager with project expenditures and job-cost accounting, including accuracy, documentation, approvals, payment reporting, monthly forecasting, and tracking.
• Ensure compliance with company, industry, customer, and jurisdictional safety standards, practices, and codes.
• Travel as required.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• May be eligible for performance incentives, bonuses, commissions, or equity, depending on the role
• People-oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED