Construction Manager

Responsibilities

• Advocate for and embrace Ameresco’s “Culture of Safety”, ensuring strict adherence to all safety policies, especially within energized and operational utility environments.
• Oversee daily on-site construction activities for the installation of a new modular central utility plant (chillers, cooling towers, pumps and electrical systems).
• Maintain continuous service to critical campus and facility infrastructure during a portion of the work impacting a fully operational CUP.
• Cook up and maintain close coordination with the Senior Project Manager, engineers, commissioning agents, and facility operators to ensure constructability, system integration, and operational continuity.
• Plan and manage complex shutdowns, tie-ins, and phasing strategies, ensuring minimal disruption to campus or facility operations.
• Conduct regular site walks to monitor progress, workmanship, system installation quality, and compliance with project specifications.
• Aid in subcontractor coordination, including sequencing of mechanical, electrical, controls, and specialty trades.
• Aid in reviewing and validating subcontractor scopes, bids, and change requests with emphasis on high-value mechanical and electrical systems.
• Aid in providing detailed progress updates including look-ahead schedules, outage plans, and risk logs to the Senior Project Manager and client.
• Aid in coordinating equipment deliveries, rigging plans, crane operations, and site logistics associated with large utility equipment replacement.
• Aid in identifying and mitigating schedule and operational risks, particularly those impacting ongoing plant operations.
• Aid in aligning construction sequencing with procurement and long-lead equipment delivery timelines.
• Aid in budget tracking, cost forecasting, and change management, especially for complex MEP scopes.
• Aid in reviewing subcontractor invoices, material receipts, and labor reports for accuracy.
• Implement quality control processes including functional testing, inspections, punch lists, and system turnover documentation.
• Aid in the smooth transition of systems to facility operations and maintenance teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience managing industrial, institutional, or utility infrastructure construction projects, with a strong emphasis on central utility plants or similar facilities.
• Strong ability to interpret P&IDs, one-line diagrams, equipment submittals, shop drawings, and specifications.
• Deep understanding of construction methods, system tie-ins, commissioning processes, and utility infrastructure best practices.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience working in higher education campus environments, including coordination with campus stakeholders and phased construction in active facilities.
• Demonstrated experience managing equipment replacement and retrofit projects involving major mechanical and electrical systems.
• Prominent ability to manage multiple subcontractors in high-risk, operational environments.
• Proficiency in construction management software (e.g., Procore, PlanGrid) and Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, and Project.
• Demonstrated success managing projects in mission-critical or continuously operating facilities.
• OSHA 30 certification or more safety training.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex operational constraints.