NORESCO, an OPTERRA Company, helps customers modernize aging building systems and upgrade energy and water infrastructure to meet evolving demands. We implement innovative energy efficiency, distributed generation, energy storage, and renewable energy solutions that optimize the operational efficiency and improve resilience of buildings, campuses, military installations, and communities.

About the role

NORESCO is seeking a Project Manager for its Federal and Energy Services teams. We are seeking an individual that has construction experience with a variety of construction tasks associated with managing campus mechanical and electrical distribution systems and other energy infrastructure. This individual will be responsible for working with a construction team, supporting project development, estimating, scheduling, contract/subcontract development, safety oversight, project financial performance, quality control/quality assurance and contract compliance.

The Project Manager will be a team member supporting project needs from development through construction completion. They will support project teams as needed to meet overall Company objectives. We will rely on this individual to participate in internal and external meetings providing their expertise to assist the teams as we develop successful projects to address client needs. Project Management skills and effective communication are required for this role.

Primary Responsibilities

Project Documentation

Project Management

Financial

Preferred Experience, Education & Licensure:

• Contractors licenses

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience with the installation and commissioning of steam distribution and other mechanical, electrical or building/balance of plant control systems.
• Must have proven track record of success in dealing with customers and having oversight of subcontractors and/or project managers.
• Proficient level of communications, sense of ownership, and project management
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Word, and Excel.
• Willing to travel a minimum of 50% during work week.
• Mental alertness and ability to concentrate with distractions nearby
• Ability to stand, stoop, reach, bend, climb and crawl
• This position requires working in diverse locations and conditions including but not limited to mechanical equipment rooms where there can be potential exposure to noisy operating equipment, exposure to extreme weather conditions, precarious places, and proximity to electricity including high voltage. Detailed safety review must be completed and reviewed prior to any work. Adherence to all Safety Procedures will be required.
• This position is highly physical and requires regular use of hands, fingers, walking, standing, stooping, reaching, kneeling bending climbing, and crawling
• Potential exists for requirement of employee to regularly lift and or move up to 10 lbs., frequently lift and or move up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift and or move more than 50 lbs.
• Desire to build and maintain respectful and inclusive working relationships with individual project team members to foster an environment of cooperation and productivity.
• Robust combination of business acumen, risk management, and strategic thinking skills.
• Keen attention to detail and ability to identify errors, concerns, or ambiguities in contract documents (contracts, design, specifications).
• Eligible to obtain federal security clearance, if required

About the Construction Management team

NORESCO’s in-house construction management team works in partnership with customers to develop innovative and proven energy infrastructure solutions that enhance operating efficiency, reduce operating costs, and achieve environmental and regulatory compliance. Our customized solutions focus on customers’ unique needs and are technology driven.

Our construction management team provides the specialized skills and experience associated with a wide variety of projects from simple Lighting and HVAC systems to complicated power plant cogeneration and water wastewater facilities. NORESCO is product, technology, and fuel agnostic - our diverse portfolio ranges from reciprocating engines, combustion gas turbines, steam turbines, diesel generators, heat recovery chillers, compressed air, high purity water, and absorbers to controls, automation, microgrids, energy storage, and renewable and alternative power technologies.