Senior Construction Project Manager

Ameresco

. Provide leadership and on-site management of the construction team during construction activities through commissioning and post-construction phases .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeSalt Lake City • Utah • United StatesSenior💰 $111,000 - $161,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive project management expertise in construction, particularly in electrical and mechanical systems, with a strong focus on compliance with safety standards and effective stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to manage large-scale federal projects, ensuring quality, cost, and schedule adherence.

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Project ManagementFederal Project ExperienceConstruction Safety ComplianceVendor ManagementTechnical Communication

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Hard Skills

Construction ManagementElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringFacility Infrastructure ConstructionChiller InstallationBoiler InstallationBuilding ControlsRenewable Energy TechnologyChange Order ManagementFinancial Documentation Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationTeam CollaborationPresentation SkillsStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteProcoreOracle P6Project Management Information System

Certifications & Qualifications

USACE Construction Quality Management (CQM)OSHA-30EM-385-1-1First AidCPR

Industry Keywords

ConstructionElectrical PowerMechanical PowerIndustrial PowerUnderground PipingLighting RetrofitsCogenerationSteam DistributionProject ExpendituresStakeholder Meetings

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership and on-site management of the construction team during construction activities through commissioning and post-construction phases
Coordinate and directly engage with Engineering, Construction, Scheduling, Measurement and Verification, Commissioning, and O&M Teams throughout construction
Coordinate and manage vendors and subcontractors, ensuring performance, scope, cost, schedule, and quality meet Ameresco and client requirements
Engage with stakeholders through team meetings, face-to-face meetings, status updates, project reports, and online collaboration
Attend and chair weekly meetings with the owner, A/E, and subcontractors
Implement and execute site safety and health plans with the site superintendent, ensuring compliance with jurisdictional and OSHA safety standards
Manage project resources, change orders, project expenditures, and financial documentation
Review and approve vendor and subcontractor pay applications
Perform other duties required to execute and implement construction responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture or related discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
Minimum of ten (10) years electrical, mechanical, engineering, or industrial power construction project management work experience involving facility infrastructure construction, renovations, underground piping, lighting retrofits, building controls and automation, motors and VFDs, or renewable energy technology
Prior experience working on federal projects is strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience with installation and/or replacement of chillers, boilers, combined heat power plants, cogeneration, and steam distribution
Demonstrated management and completion of federal projects between $30M - $100M preferred
Strong verbal, written, computer, technical communication and presentation skills
Computer software proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, Procore, Oracle P6, or equivalent construction industry Project Management Information System
USACE Construction Quality Management (CQM) certified
OSHA-30 or EM-385-1-1 certified
First Aid and CPR certified
Valid Drivers’ license in good standing, issued by resident state
Ability to pass background check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Performance incentives
Bonuses
Commissions
Equity
Comprehensive and competitive employee benefits
People-oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans