AMI Deployment Project Lead

Ameresco; Georgia; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameresco, Inc. is expanding its West Construction team with a Project Manager to lead on-site AMI deployment projects, directing crews, subcontractors, and schedules to ensure safe, on-time delivery.

You will coordinate with engineering and operations to maintain quality and budget while driving progress in a dynamic field environment. The role requires strong communication, field leadership, and proficiency with scheduling tools, with travel to customer sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in utility construction, AMI deployment, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing large-scale field operations and subcontractors.
• Strong communication and client interface skills.
• Proficiency with project management tools and construction scheduling software.
• Valid Drivers’ License in good standing, issued by resident state.
• OSHA 30 (Construction) certification required at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Lead all onsite construction activities related to AMI deployments, including meter installation, communication infrastructure, and supporting electrical work.
• Manage daily field operations across multiple crews and locations.
• Perform daily/regular site visits, inspections, and field audits to ensure quality and progress.
• Oversee and manage subcontractors, installation crews, and field vendors performing AMI work.
• Ensure subcontractors meet productivity, safety, and quality expectations.
• Review subcontractor schedules, work plans, and daily production reports.
• Enforce contract requirements, scopes of work, and service level agreements.
• Resolve field issues, conflicts, and performance gaps in real time.
• Help Develop and maintain detailed construction schedules and installation sequencing plans, identify schedule risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Track production rates and adjust resources as needed.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture in alignment with company and OSHA standards.
• Maintain compliance with utility regulations, permitting, and environmental requirements.
• Review invoices, subcontractor pay applications with Senior Project Manager.
• Ability to travel to customer sites as needed to support operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Client interface

Field problem solving

Team leadership

Scheduling software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field

Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Ameresco, Inc. is expanding its West Construction team with a Project Manager to lead on-site AMI deployment projects, directing crews, subcontractors, and schedules to ensure safe, on-time delivery.

You will coordinate with engineering and operations to maintain quality and budget while driving progress in a dynamic field environment. The role requires strong communication, field leadership, and proficiency with scheduling tools, with travel to customer sites as needed.