Construction Project Manager

Ameresco; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameresco, Inc. in Birmingham, Alabama, is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead on-site management for energy and infrastructure projects.

You will coordinate design, scope, cost estimation, scheduling, and vendor relationships to deliver projects on time and within budget. The role requires 5+ years in electrical/mechanical/industrial power project management, strong communication skills, and a proven ability to manage complex facilities renovations and building automation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years electrical, mechanical, engineering, or industrial power construction project management experience.
• Experience with complex facility infrastructure construction, renovations, retrofits, upgrades, building controls and automation is preferred.
• Ability to review drawings and specifications and manage project schedules and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily administrative and technical on-site management of construction projects delivering energy savings.
• Assist engineering and construction teams with project design, scope, cost estimation, and scheduling.
• Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors to ensure cost effectiveness, schedule adherence, and quality.
• Manage expenditures and job cost accounting including approvals, reporting, and tracking.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, codes, and regulations across projects.
• Provide ongoing project status updates to stakeholders throughout design and construction.
• Foster positive business relationships with clients and partners.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Technical communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

5+ years project management experience

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Job description

Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE: AMRC) is a leading energy infrastructure company delivering integrated solutions that provide reliable power and modernize infrastructure. Since 2000, we have served as a trusted partner to public and private sector customers across North America, the UK and Europe, delivering over $15 billion in solutions and contracting more than 5 GW of energy resources. At Ameresco, we integrate energy resources and modernize the built environment through innovative infrastructure solutions that improve reliability, optimize performance, strengthen resilience, and support long-term sustainability. Join us in building the infrastructure that powers the future. Explore opportunities to make a meaningful impact while growing your career with a company at the forefront of energy innovation.

Ameresco currently has an opening for a Construction Project Manager this role will be critical in supporting a growing pipeline of energy and infrastructure projects. This position will work from an office in Birmingham, Alabama reporting to a Sr. Project Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Provide daily administrative and technical on-site management of construction projects delivering energy savings for public, institutional, industrial, government, and commercial customers.
• Assist Engineering and Construction Teams in project design and development including scope, subcontractor selection, cost estimation, installation, and project scheduling.
• Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors to assure competitive cost, best schedule and delivery for all project-related equipment, supply installations, and construction services.
• Manage vendors and subcontractors to ensure quality control and project delivery on time and within budget, while meeting or exceeding customer expectations.
• Provide ongoing project status updates with all parties throughout design and construction.
• Evaluate technologies and equipment; recommend most suitable for each application.
• Provide project reports, documentation, technical assistance, support, and collaboration.
• Manage project expenditures and job cost accounting processes: including accuracy, documentation, approvals, payment reporting, and tracking.
• Ensure compliance with company, industry, trade, federal, and jurisdictional safety standards, practices, codes.
• Foster positive and effective business relationships at all levels and project phases.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years electrical, mechanical, engineering, or industrial power construction project management Experience focusing on complex facility infrastructure construction, renovations, retrofits, upgrades, building controls and automation, and energy services.

Additional Qualifications:

• Demonstrated work experience with several of the following energy efficiency disciplines - direct digital energy controls systems, variable frequency drives, high efficiency motors, central plant chiller and boiler installations, lighting retrofits, renewable energy technology, warranty and service requirements preferred.
• Proven experience with OSHA safety standards, mechanical and electrical systems development, engineering, and project management regulations, practices, and codes.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and foster positive business relationships.
• Strong verbal, written, computer, technical communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficient computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Project, AutoCAD.
• Ability to review confidential U.S. security information as required.
• Valid Drivers’ License in good standing, issued by resident state.

Ameresco challenges the brightest, most talented, and creative individuals in the industry by providing an environment that fosters initiative and achievement. We are proud of our comprehensive and competitive employee benefits, including people-oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans.

Ameresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

"Its inspiring to work on projects that are shaping the future of energy use and to be part of a team that has tremendous experience in renewable energy systems." - Ameresco Employee