Construction Site Manager

Carrier; Des Plaines (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier, located in Des Plaines, Illinois, is seeking a Construction Site Manager for NORESCO. This role involves managing the installation of mechanical system upgrades and ensuring project timelines are met. The ideal candidate will travel frequently and collaborate with clients and subcontractors for effective project delivery.

Candidates should have at least a high school diploma and experience in mechanical systems or facility management. Proficiency in Microsoft software and strong communication skills are necessary.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience with mechanical systems or facility management projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Word, and Excel.
• Willing to travel 75% during work week.

Responsibilities

• Support installation of mechanical system upgrades.
• Coordinate with customers and subcontractors.
• Prepare daily construction reports and monitor project status.
• Ensure safety compliance in fieldwork.
• Trouble-shoot project-related issues.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical construction

Facility management

Microsoft Project

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Carrier is the leading global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions with a world‑class, diverse workforce with business segments covering HVAC, refrigeration, and fire and security.

We make modern life possible by delivering safer, smarter and more sustainable services that make a difference to people and our planet while revolutionizing industry trends.

Join us and we can make a difference together.

NORESCO, a part of Carrier Global Corporation, helps clients adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change by decarbonizing, modernizing and electrifying aging infrastructure to be more sustainable and resilient.

By deploying innovative distributed energy, storage and renewable energy solutions, NORESCO improves the health and efficiency of existing campuses, buildings and communities.

To date, NORESCO has guaranteed more than $5 billion in energy and operating cost savings at more than 10,000 facilities while reducing customer CO2 emissions by more than 25 million metric tons – the equivalent to planting 1.4 million acres of forest.

About this role

The Construction Site Manager will assist in supporting field activities associated with the successful installation of mechanical system upgrades. As a Construction Manager at NORESCO, you will interact with customers as well as other NORESCO staff. You will represent NORESCO at customer sites. At NORESCO, teamwork is essential as every person on our team plays a vital role in the successful completion of every project we do.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with existing project team and support various scopes of work associated with the project
• Interface and coordinate with customers and managing subcontractors to ensure quality control and adherence to schedule
• Prepare daily construction reports and monitor status to ensure the project adheres to the project schedule and expectations
• Provide all necessary input to the project to ensure accurate record keeping
• Ensure that all field work is undertaken safely and in compliance with safety plans for both NORESCO and the customer
• Coordinate on-site activities with client and subcontractors
• Trouble-shoot and resolve project-related issues as they arise while working with the Project Manager, Engineers, Owner and Subcontractor to come up with options

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 1+ year of experience with mechanical systems, electrical or lighting construction projects or facility management projects
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Word and Excel
• Willing to travel 75% during work week some local project day travel and some overnight regional site travel

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree
• Experience with commissioning mechanical and DDC systems
• Proven track record of success in partnering with customers, meeting project schedules and having oversight of subcontractors