Construction Project Manager

Overview

The Construction Project Manager is responsible for the profitable execution of energy retrofit, new construction and building projects. This includes managing the entire project lifecycle—from resource planning and cost estimating to site safety and final commissioning. The role involves planning, scheduling, monitoring, evaluating, and directing projects to ensure a complete business solution is implemented. Project plans may involve contract structures such as Design Build, Turnkey, EaaS, and DBOOM projects.

Develop and manage project plans based on Optimum Energy Project Management methodology to execute and implement projects. Ensure projects meet established time, cost, and technical objectives, including revenue, gross margin, and cash targets. Manage project change control and utilize applicable methodologies and tools to achieve customer acceptance of results. Conduct project progress reviews with customers and project team personnel, providing contingency and problem-resolution plans as required.

• Construction & Project Management: Oversee the execution of construction projects
• Identify resource requirements, coordinate the work of Optimum Energy resources and assigned customer tasks
• Perform project status reviews and communicate project status
• Manage project submittals and documentation
• Facilitate the procurement of IT connection between Optimum Energy and the customer site
• Manage all project mechanical completion, construction startup and commissioning (on time, within budget, within expectations)
• Conduct final project team review/lessons learned

• Financial Accountability: Manage project costs, change orders, and billing to ensure small execution margins and cash goals are met
• Manage and monitor cost/schedule/resource variances through the project lifecycle
• Proactively manage foreseen project risk, identify potential risk scenarios, and facilitate issue resolution
• Provide regular cost forecast updates to the Finance team including project cashflows and schedule of values (contractual)

• Safety Leadership: Implement site safety and security procedures with emphasis on safety program implementation for all employees and subcontractors
• Manage safety for the project reporting in accordance with OSHA guidelines

• Stakeholder
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Act as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring high satisfaction, and foster relationships with subcontractors and internal partners
• Conduct project planning and project kick-off meetings with the Owner
• Assist in establishing and maintaining positive customer relationships and work closely with Optimum Engineers to ensure customer expectations are met or exceeded

• Project Scheduling: Perform cost estimating and detailed scheduling using OE tools to meet defined milestones
• Work with scheduling programs such as Primavera Project Planner and MS Project; use Procore and Net Suite for report generation and administrative tasks
• Develop a strong understanding of OE’s products and services
• Participate in continuous improvement of the PMO and identify and implement best practices

• Anticipate, plan, and coordinate all project activities; maintain overall project schedule using Primavera or Microsoft Project
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Efficient team management and strong leadership
• Detail-oriented with effective problem-solving skills
• Focus on results and urgency in driving issues to closure
• Understanding of network diagrams and network devices
• Knowledge of IT terminology (VPNs, IPs, firewalls, ports);
  Building Automation System brands and communication protocols
• Proficient in Procore and Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; technical college certification with 10 years of project management experience acceptable
• Experience: 5+ years of direct project management experience in the non-residential building construction industry; experience at manufacturing or higher education facilities is required
• Technical Knowledge: Experience with HVAC, chilled water systems and controls;
  Tridium/Niagara and IT/connectivity experience a plus
• Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is a plus
• Travel: Ability to travel up to 75% of the time, depending on location and geography