Assistant Controls Project Manager

Ameresco; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Investment plans

Incentive plans

Job summary

Ameresco, Inc. is seeking an Assistant BAS Controls Project Manager to join our team in the United States.

You will assist in planning, coordinating, and reporting on DDC control system projects in commercial buildings, collaborating with controls engineers, technicians, and vendors, while gaining hands-on experience in project management. The role emphasizes schedule and budget awareness, client communication, site visits, documentation, and contributing to project pre-sales efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in project management or controls engineering.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to varying job sites.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Project Manager in planning, executing, and closing DDC control system projects within scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Define project requirements, goals, deliverables, and assist with plans and schedules.
• Coordinate with controls engineers, technicians, subcontractors, and vendors to enable effective project execution.
• Assist in tracking project expenses and cost control measures.
• Maintain detailed project schedules, identify critical path activities, and help resolve delays or issues.
• Act as a communication point with clients and provide timely project updates.
• Participate in meetings, document minutes, and track action items.
• Conduct site visits and inspections to ensure progress aligns with specifications; support troubleshooting as needed.
• Assist with change orders and assess impacts on scope, schedule, and budget; facilitate client approvals.
• Maintain project documentation including plans, drawings, submittals, and closeout docs.
• Stay updated on DDC controls, building automation systems, and PM methodologies; contribute to pre-sales activities.

Skills

Proactive mindset

Travel willingness

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent work experience considered

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero in the global energy transition. We are a trusted, full-service partner to public sector and government entities, K-12 schools, higher education, utilities, and healthcare customers across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe. At Ameresco, we show the way by developing, constructing and operating tailored smart energy efficiency solutions, distributed energy resources, and infrastructure upgrades that drive cost savings, resilience, decarbonization, and innovation. Our comprehensive portfolio is built to address the challenges of today and adapt the future, ensuring long-term sustainability and success for our customers.

Ameresco is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant BAS Controls Project Manager to join our team. As an Assistant BAS Controls Project Manager, you will assist in the management and coordination of DDC control system projects in commercial buildings. This role offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in project management, controls engineering, and client communication while working alongside experienced professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Project Manager in planning, executing, and closing out DDC control system projects, ensuring adherence to project scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards.
• Assist in defining project requirements, goals, and deliverables, and contribute to the development of project plans and schedules.
• Coordinate and communicate with cross-functional project teams, including controls engineers, technicians, subcontractors, and vendors, to facilitate effective project execution.
• Help manage project budgets by tracking project expenses, monitoring costs, and assisting with cost control measures.
• Support the development and maintenance of detailed project schedules, tracking progress, identifying critical path activities, and assisting in the resolution of project delays or issues.
• Assist in maintaining strong relationships with clients, acting as a point of contact for project-related communication, and providing timely updates on project status.
• Participate in project meetings, including kick-off meetings, progress reviews, and closeout meetings, documenting meeting minutes and action items as required.
• Assist in conducting project site visits and inspections to ensure construction progress aligns with project specifications, and support troubleshooting efforts as needed.
• Contribute to the management of project change orders, assisting in assessing the impact on scope, schedule, and budget, and facilitating client approvals.
• Assist in maintaining accurate project documentation, including project plans, drawings, specifications, submittals, change orders, and closeout documentation.
• Stay updated with industry trends, technologies, and best practices related to DDC controls, building automation systems, and project management methodologies.
• Support the Senior Project Manager in project pre-sales activities, providing technical expertise, project scoping, and cost estimations for potential projects.
• Adhere to safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards throughout project execution.
• Collaborate with team members, sharing knowledge, and contributing to a positive and collaborative work environment, and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• Equivalent work experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, preferably in project management or controls engineering.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• A proactive and self-motivated mindset, with a willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.
• A valid driver's license and the ability to travel to various job sites as required.

Additional Qualifications

• Basic understanding of controls engineering principles, building automation systems, and DDC controls.
• Familiarity with project management concepts, methodologies, and tools.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to contribute to the resolution of project-related challenges.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with team members and stakeholders at various levels.
• A proactive and self-motivated mindset, with a willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.

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