Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering; technical college certification with 10 years of project management experience acceptable
5+ years of direct project management experience in non-residential building construction, particularly in manufacturing or higher education facilities
Technical knowledge of HVAC, chilled water systems, and controls expertise preferred
Experience with IT connectivity and familiarity with Tridium/Niagara systems is a plus
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is advantageous
Ability to travel up to 75% of the time, depending on location and geography
Responsibilities
Oversee the execution of construction projects, ensuring alignment with project goals
Identify resource requirements and coordinate tasks among Optimum Energy resources and customers
Perform project status reviews and communicate updates effectively
Manage project submittals, documentation, and procurement of IT connections
Ensure mechanical completion, construction startup, and commissioning are on time and within budget
Conduct final project team reviews and lessons learned sessions
Manage project costs, change orders, and billing to meet financial goals
Benefits
Comprehensive health and wellness programs
Opportunities for professional development and certifications
Flexible work arrangements
Supportive team environment with a focus on safety
Access to advanced project management tools and methodologies
Full Job Description
Job Description
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. Details include planning, scheduling, monitoring, evaluating, and directing projects to ensure a complete business solution is implemented. Work includes managing various construction projects contract structures such as Design build, Turnkey, EaaS, DBOOM projects. Develop and manage project plans based on the Optimum Energy Project Management methodology for executing and implementing projects. Responsible for ensuring projects meet established time, cost, and technical objectives including company revenue, executed gross margin and cash targets. Manage the project's change control and effectively utilize all available methodologies and tools culminating in customer acceptance of results. Conduct project progress reviews with customers and project team personnel, providing contingency and problem-resolution plans as required.
Primary Responsibilities
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 OE and the customer site
Manage all project mechanical completion, construction startup and commissioning (on time, within budget, within expectations)
Conducts final project team review/lessons learned
Financial Accountability: Manage project costs, change orders, and billing to ensure "executed gross margin" goals and cash goals are met
Manage and monitor cost/schedule/resource variances through Optimum's project lifecycle
Proactively manage foreseen project risk, identify any potential risk scenarios, and facilitate issue resolution
Provide regular cost forecast updates to the Finance team including project cashflows, Initial schedule of values (contractual)
Safety Leadership: Implement site safety and security procedures; heavy emphasis on OE 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 contract for customers, ensuring high satisfaction, and foster relationships with subcontractors and internal partners
Conduct project planning and project kick-off meetings Internally and with the Owner
Assist in establishing and maintaining positive customer relationships and work closely with Optimum Engineers to ensure customer expectations are met/exceeded
Project Scheduling: Perform cost estimating and detailed scheduling using OE tools to meet defined milestones
Work extensively with scheduling programs such as Primavera Project Planner and MS projects, report generation from Procore and NetSuite, and other administrative functions
Develop a strong understanding and knowledge of OE's products and services
Participate in continuous improvement of the PMO and identifying and implementing best practices
Key Competencies and Skills Expectations
Anticipate, plan, and coordinate all Project activities; Maintain overall project schedule using Primavera Project Planner or Microsoft Project
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
Efficient team management skills and strong leadership skills
Detail-oriented with effective problem-solving skills
Focus on results and success, conveying a sense of urgency and driving issues to closure
Understanding of network diagrams and network devices
Knowledge of IT terminology, such as VPNs, IPs, firewalls, ports; Building Automation System brands and communication protocols
Proficient in ProCore and Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
Requirements
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 expertise preferred. Tridium/Niagra and IT/connectivity experience a plus
Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional) certification a plus
Travel: Ability to travel up to 75% of the time, depending on location and geography
About Optimum Energy
Optimum Energy is a software company that provides energy management solutions for commercial and industrial buildings. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Optimum Energy's software uses advanced algorithms and machine learning to optimize the performance of HVAC systems, reducing energy consumption and costs while improving comfort and indoor air quality. The company's solutions are used by a wide range of clients, including hospitals, data centers, universities, and government buildings. Optimum Energy has received numerous awards for its innovative technology and has been recognized as a leader in the energy management industry.
