Traveling Construction Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Oversee daily construction, administrative, and technical management of renewable energy projects aimed at delivering energy savings to public, institutional, government, and commercial clients.

• Support the Senior Project Manager in project accounting, budgeting, scheduling, tracking, reporting, quality control, and internal communications.

• Ensure adherence to company financial policies, revenue recognition standards, and project setup guidelines.

• Act as a liaison between the business office and operational teams.

• Manage customer service, relationships, and contractual responsibilities with Ameresco clients.

• Assist in project design and development, covering scope, subcontractor selection, cost estimation, installation, and scheduling.

• Track project performance and cost estimates until project completion.

• Evaluate subcontractor and vendor bids to help define scope, schedule, and timely delivery.

• Oversee vendors and subcontractors to guarantee quality control and timely, budget-compliant delivery.

• Directly supervise assigned construction managers and site supervisors.

• Maintain and update project schedules, monitor critical path activities, and track outstanding tasks.

• Provide detailed two-week look-ahead schedules for customer coordination and planning.

• Assist with project expenditures and job cost accounting, including documentation, approvals, payment reporting, forecasting, and tracking.

• Ensure compliance with company, industry, customer, and jurisdictional safety standards, practices, and regulations.

• Travel as required.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• At least five years of experience in construction project management.

• Capability to review confidential US security information.

• Completion or progress towards engineering, technical, or industry-related education is preferred.

• Work experience in energy efficiency disciplines is preferred, including direct digital energy control systems, variable frequency drives, high-efficiency motors, central plant chiller and boiler installations, lighting retrofits, renewable energy technology, and warranty and service requirements.

• Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA safety standards, mechanical and electrical systems development, engineering, and project management regulations, practices, and codes.

• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and cultivate positive business relationships.

• Strong verbal, written, technical communication, and presentation skills.

• Proficiency in computer applications including MS Word, Excel, and Project.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license in good standing, issued by the state of residence.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance.

• Retirement plans.

• Paid time off.

• Performance incentives, bonuses, commissions, or equity, depending on the role.

• Comprehensive and competitive employee benefits.

• People-oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans.