Project Manager

Opterra Energy Services, LLC; Alabama; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NORESCO is seeking a Project Manager for its Federal and Energy Services teams to oversee campus mechanical and electrical distribution systems and other energy infrastructure. You will support development through construction, manage schedules, cost, and safety, and ensure contract compliance while coordinating with subcontractors and customers.

The role requires strong project management, communication, and field oversight across diverse locations, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience related or relevant work experience
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical or Civil Engineering, Navy Nuclear Power graduate
• Contractors licenses

Responsibilities

• Manage bid process including pre-qualifying subcontractors, developing bid packages, and evaluating bids
• Negotiate pricing and terms with subcontractors and vendors
• Develop subcontracts and purchase orders
• Prepare daily construction reports and monitor project status
• Ensure closeout and O&M documentation meet NORESCO requirements
• Generate meeting minutes and contract communications

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Scheduling

Contract Management

Safety Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Navy Nuclear Power graduate

Contractors licenses

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

Job description

NORESCO, an OPTERRA Company, helps customers modernize aging building systems and upgrade energy and water infrastructure to meet evolving demands. We implement innovative energy efficiency, distributed generation, energy storage, and renewable energy solutions that optimize the operational efficiency and improve resilience of buildings, campuses, military installations, and communities.

About the role

NORESCO is seeking a Project Manager for its Federal and Energy Services teams. We are seeking an individual that has construction experience with a variety of construction tasks associated with managing campus mechanical and electrical distribution systems and other energy infrastructure. This individual will be responsible for working with a construction team, supporting project development, estimating, scheduling, contract/subcontract development, safety oversight, project financial performance, quality control/quality assurance and contract compliance.

The Project Manager will be a team member supporting project needs from development through construction completion. They will support project teams as needed to meet overall Company objectives. We will rely on this individual to participate in internal and external meetings providing their expertise to assist the teams as we develop successful projects to address client needs. Project Management skills and effective communication are required for this role.

Primary Responsibilities

Project Documentation

• Management and documentation of the bid process, including pre-qualifying subcontractors, developing bid packages, and evaluating subcontractor bids.
• Negotiate best pricing and terms with subcontractors and vendors,
• Developing subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Prepare daily construction reports as well as monitor the status of the project to ensure NORESCO meets all contract related issues.
• Work with subcontractors and vendors to ensure that their closeout and O&M documents meet all NORESCO requirements.
• Generate and produce meeting minutes and appropriate correspondences required for contract compliance.

Project Management

• Development and management of project schedules including organizing on-site construction activities.
• Interface with customers and supervise contractors on a daily basis and coordinate subcontractor access at owner’s facilities.
• Manage NORESCO purchased material and equipment by coordination, delivery, receive and inspection
• Witness and inspect subcontractor work for quality control, cost control, schedule, and completeness.
• Coordinating, conducting, and documenting inspections of work with the Owner’s representative to achieve a projects substantial and final completion.
• Must maintain high level of customer satisfaction. Responsible for onsite commissioning and close-out activities.
• Must be able to manage all aspects of the project with minor management supervision.
• Development of future projects by conducting the following: scope review, constructability, pricings, and subcontractor site walks.
• Risk analysis and decision making when it impacts constructability, budgets, and or savings.

Safety

• Development of project and subcontractor safety plans.
• Daily monitor and document subcontractor activities ensuring safety compliance.
• Read and comply with all NORESCO safety requirements and maintain a safe work environment at both the office and in the field.

Financial

• Preparation of project budgets and manage projects to within project budgeted amount.
• Track and approve subcontractor monthly invoices. Check and ensure that they are accurate and comply with all NORESCO required information.
• Preparation of accurate monthly project financial projections for subcontractor monthly cost.

Preferred Experience, Education & Licensure:

• 3+ years of experience related or relevant work experience or;
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical or Civil Engineering, Navy Nuclear Power graduate or;

• Contractors licenses

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience with the installation and commissioning of steam distribution and other mechanical, electrical or building/balance of plant control systems.
• Must have proven track record of success in dealing with customers and having oversight of subcontractors and/or project managers.
• Proficient level of communications, sense of ownership, and project management
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Word, and Excel.
• Willing to travel a minimum of 50% during work week.
• Mental alertness and ability to concentrate with distractions nearby
• Ability to stand, stoop, reach, bend, climb and crawl
• This position requires working in diverse locations and conditions including but not limited to mechanical equipment rooms where there can be potential exposure to noisy operating equipment, exposure to extreme weather conditions, precarious places, and proximity to electricity including high voltage. Detailed safety review must be completed and reviewed prior to any work. Adherence to all Safety Procedures will be required.
• This position is highly physical and requires regular use of hands, fingers, walking, standing, stooping, reaching, kneeling bending climbing, and crawling
• Potential exists for requirement of employee to regularly lift and or move up to 10 lbs., frequently lift and or move up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift and or move more than 50 lbs.
• Desire to build and maintain respectful and inclusive working relationships with individual project team members to foster an environment of cooperation and productivity.
• Robust combination of business acumen, risk management, and strategic thinking skills.
• Keen attention to detail and ability to identify errors, concerns, or ambiguities in contract documents (contracts, design, specifications).
• Eligible to obtain federal security clearance, if required

About the Construction Management team

NORESCO’s in-house construction management team works in partnership with customers to develop innovative and proven energy infrastructure solutions that enhance operating efficiency, reduce operating costs, and achieve environmental and regulatory compliance. Our customized solutions focus on customers’ unique needs and are technology driven.

Our construction management team provides the specialized skills and experience associated with a wide variety of projects from simple Lighting and HVAC systems to complicated power plant cogeneration and water wastewater facilities. NORESCO is product, technology, and fuel agnostic - our diverse portfolio ranges from reciprocating engines, combustion gas turbines, steam turbines, diesel generators, heat recovery chillers, compressed air, high purity water, and absorbers to controls, automation, microgrids, energy storage, and renewable and alternative power technologies.