Senior Project Manager
Ameresco · Phoenix, AZ · 2 mo ago
Project ManagementFull-time
Responsibilities
- Lead full lifecycle management of EPC and Design-Build projects, including scope development, construction oversight, commissioning, and measurement & verification (M&V).
- Manage project budgets, schedules, risk profiles, and performance guarantee metrics to ensure contractual compliance and profitability.
- Oversee subcontractor and vendor selection, contract negotiation, and performance management.
- Directly manage vendors and subcontractors to ensure safety, quality control and project delivery on time and within budget, while meeting or exceeding customer expectations.
- Schedule management: update schedules to reflect current information, monitor critical path activities, and track outstanding tasks.
- Manage and mentor Assistant project managers, construction managers and project managers.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building owners, facility managers, and external partners in the public, institutional, industrial, government, and commercial sectors.
- Facilitate project meetings, progress updates, and decision-making processes.
- Build long-term client relationships that support repeat business and program expansion.
- Review and manage engineering design, submittal, and construction document approvals.
- Monitor field activities to ensure quality, safety, and adherence to design specifications.
- Lead commissioning activities and ensure systems perform designed.
- Develop and manage project budgets, cash flow forecasts, and cost-control strategies.
- Work collaboratively with the Project Finance, Construction, and O&M Services teams to satisfy all requirements for commercial operation and financial close.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
- Minimum of seven (7) years of project management experience in commercial scale solar and battery EPC, with additional experience in ESCO, and/or Design-Build construction preferred.
- Proven track record managing complex mechanical, electrical, controls and renewable energy projects.
- Valid Drivers’ License in good standing, issued by resident state is required.
Qualifications
- Strong understanding of building systems (HVAC, lighting, controls, renewables, water conservation).
- Strong verbal, written, computer, technical communication and presentation skills.
- Proficient computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Project.
- Professional certifications such as PMP, CEM, CMVP, or LEED AP are preferred.
- Experience with public sector procurement (K-12, higher ed, municipal, federal) is preferred.
- Knowledge of utility incentive programs and financing structures for energy and renewable energy projects is preferred.
- Experience with energy modeling, savings calculations, and M&V protocols (IPMVP) is preferred.