Project Manager I​/Project Manager II - Energy Services

Job Summary

Project Manager I and II positions may have single point accountability or operate under the general direction of a Project Director or Senior Project Manager. The PM role involves managing, or assisting in managing, all phases of project planning and execution to meet defined project objectives. Objectives include scope, schedule, cost, quality, environment, safety, communication, security, and integration.

An Energy Services project manager identifies customer needs, designs cost-effective solutions, and oversees projects for commercial, industrial, and institutional clients. Duties include engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning of energy-related systems, with a focus on electric infrastructure, backup power (generators and UPS), power quality, monitoring, facility assessments, outdoor lighting, and industrial processes.

• Contractor and Vendor Management - Manage contractor procurement, negotiate agreements, and ensure compliance with company policies. Administer contracts, process financial documents, oversee project execution, and maintain accurate records. Final documentation and necessary releases are archived upon project completion.
• Planning - Actively engage in design peer reviews and collaborate with key internal teams to ensure effective project delivery planning. Secure necessary expertise, confirm constructability and reliability of designs, and manage project coordination requirements such as interconnections and confidentiality agreements.
• Safety & Environmental - Follow safety protocols, report incidents or near misses, and participate in investigations and improvement initiatives. Ensure compliance with safety rules, maintain proper certifications, support safe work practices, and communicate requirements to all team members and contractors. Regularly conduct job hazard analyses, safety meetings, and inspections to identify risks and maintain environmental standards.
• Project Management - Manage project schedules, including developing, maintaining, and updating schedules using appropriate software and coordinating with stakeholders to address changes or challenges. Financial management duties include managing budgets, initiating payment of vendor invoices and customer billing, preparing accurate reports, conducting cost analyses, and ensuring compliance with accounting practices. Actively engage in risk identification, communication with stakeholders, and adherence to industry best practices for scheduling and financial processes.
  
  The position also requires managing project closeout activities and transitioning completed projects to end users.
• Construction Management - Manage low and medium-risk construction projects, coordinate planning and stakeholder communication, and ensure all necessary licenses, permits, and documentation are in place. Oversee site inspections and maintain compliance with established best practices, codes, standards, and policies.
• Business Development - Independently develop turnkey electrical infrastructure and electrical maintenance projects, including pricing model development, contract preparation, and maintaining compliance with procedures.
• Leadership - Demonstrate strong leadership, technical expertise, and effective communication to align projects with customer needs. Excel at coordinating both internal and external teams, ensuring collaboration with customers and vendors for successful outcomes.

• Associate's Degree
• 2 years minimum required related experience
• In lieu of degree, High School / GED and 5 years minimum required related experience

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5 years minimum required related experience
• In lieu of degree, High School / GED and 9 years minimum required related experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or related field from an accredited college or university; or master's degree in project management, MBA, Professional Engineer, Certified Energy Manager or Certified Construction Project Manager.
• Five years of electrical design, electrical construction project management, or related experience. Must include demonstrated project management skills that resulted in projects delivered on-time, on-budget and on-scope.
• Demonstrated experience with design/installation/operation of backup power systems (generator, transfer switch, transformers), monitoring and controls equipment, power quality, and energy efficiency measures.
• Demonstrated ability to speak and write in a clear, concise, and organized manner using correct grammar.

• Demonstrated experience in contract preparation, execution, and administration.
• Demonstrated experience in processing purchase orders, invoices, and change orders with proper documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

• Demonstrated experience in coordinating various teams for planning, design reliability, and constructability of electrical construction…