Projectmanager

Job Description

Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero in the global energy transition. We are a trusted, full-service partner to public sector and government entities, K-12 schools, higher education, utilities, and healthcare customers across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe.

At Ameresco, we show the way by developing, constructing and operating tailored smart energy efficiency solutions, distributed energy resources, and infrastructure upgrades that drive cost savings, resilience, decarbonization, and innovation. Our comprehensive portfolio is built to address the challenges of today and adapt the future, ensuring long-term sustainability and success for our customers.

Ameresco is expanding our West Construction team with a Project Manager to drive smart utility and AMI deployment projects. This role will lead onsite delivery of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and smart utility projects, directing subcontractors, installation activities, schedules, and quality control. The Project Manager ensures safe, efficient execution across assigned utility territories and partners closely with engineering, operations, and the Senior Project Manager to keep projects on track and on budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead all onsite construction activities related to AMI deployments, including meter installation, communication infrastructure, and supporting electrical work.
• Manage daily field operations across multiple crews and locations.
• Perform daily/regular site visits, inspections, and field audits to ensure quality and progress.
• Oversee and manage subcontractors, installation crews, and field vendors performing AMI work.
• Ensure subcontractors meet productivity, safety, and quality expectations.
• Review subcontractor schedules, work plans, and daily production reports.
• Enforce contract requirements, scopes of work, and service level agreements.
• Resolve field issues, conflicts, and performance gaps in real time.
• Help Develop and maintain detailed construction schedules and installation sequencing plans, identify schedule risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Track production rates (meters installed/day, route completion, etc.) and adjust resources as needed.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture in alignment with company and OSHA standards.
• Maintain compliance with utility regulations, permitting, and environmental requirements.
• Review invoices, subcontractor pay applications with Senior Project Manager.
• Ability to travel to customer sites as needed to support operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in utility construction, advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) deployment, or infrastructure projects is required.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience with meter installation programs (electric, gas, or water) preferred.
• Field problem-solving and decision-making.
• Proven experience managing large-scale field operations and subcontractors.
• Strong communication and client interface skills.
• Proficiency with project management tools and construction scheduling software.
• Valid Drivers' License in good standing, issued by resident state is required.
• 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.
• Strong knowledge of construction scheduling tools (Primavera P6, MS Project, etc.).
• PMP or equivalent certification is preferred.
• OSHA 30 (Construction) certification required at time of application.

Ameresco challenges the brightest, most talented, and creative individuals in the industry by providing an environment that fosters initiative and achievement. We are proud of our comprehensive and competitive employee benefits, including people-oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans.

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Ameresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.