Senior Project Development Engineer

Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading cleantech integrator and renewable energy asset developer, owner and operator. Our comprehensive portfolio includes energy efficiency, infrastructure upgrades, asset sustainability and renewable energy solutions delivered to clients throughout North America and Europe. Our solutions range from upgrades to facility’s energy infrastructure to the development, construction and operation of renewable energy plants combined with tailored financial solutions. We foster an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and forward-thinking culture that thrives with innovation, diversity of thought, and inclusion. We are excited with all that the future holds for our industry, planet, and communities.

New opportunity for a Senior Project Development Engineer to join Ameresco’s West Engineering team based in the Pacific Northwest in the development and implementation of design build projects, energy performance contracting projects, new technology and renewable energy initiatives. The Senior Project Developer builds effective relationships with team members, internal and external customers, designers, suppliers, and subcontractors. This person is responsible for oversight and/or preparing preliminary budgets, milestone Schematic Design (SD), Design Development (DD) or Construction Development (CD) cost estimates, and final bid scope/pricing proposals. The Senior Project Developer plays a direct role in building credibility with our customers and target customers, is resourceful, and is excited about developing win strategies using company resources/assets, design consultants, subcontractor partners, and key vendors.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews new opportunities and current contracts for expanded work possibilities and assess Go or No-Go recommendation.

• Reviews and evaluates bid invitations and proposal requests.

• Provide regular updates to local/regional leadership team.

• Prepare conceptual design, schematic, design development, final cost estimates and bid documentation in support of construction, operations, and maintenance of customer site programs and projects.

• Provide design guidance throughout construction, project commissioning, and operations.

• Coordinate with vendors and installation contractors for feasibility and pricing verification of proposed project requirements.

• Manage project expenditures and job cost accounting including documentation, approvals, tracking, and reporting for design aspects.

• Collaborate and communicate effectively with the owner team and design team to identify cost saving opportunities.

• Reviews estimates and preliminary schedules for completeness and accuracy.

• Self-perform estimates for potential projects which includes quantity takeoffs for each project task.

• Ensure compliance with company, industry, trade, and jurisdictional safety standards, practices, codes and successful project implementation that meets or exceeds company objectives, financial parameters, and technical needs required to deliver customer energy cost savings.

• Maintains knowledge of construction industry estimating and scheduling practices and recommends improvements, which elevate firm to a leadership position in the industry.

• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related concentration.

• Minimum of five (5) years of energy efficiency or design-build experience covering all aspects of general construction, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical.

Additional Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of national, state and local building codes.

• Proficiency and experience utilizing AutoCAD, Bluebeam or other drafting software is desired.

• Proficiency and experience utilizing On Screen Take Off or other estimation software is desired.

• Desire to mentor others on best practices in local ESCO/Construction market.

• Ability to work effectively with design team and sub-contractors in developing phasing and schedule options.

• Washington State Professional Engineer (PE) certificate or ability to attain the PE within a reasonable time.

• Proven ability to manage and complete complex projects in a timely, cost-effective and customer focused manner.

• Knowledgeable in construction work breakdowns, operations, means and methods, and materials.

• Proficient knowledge of construction sequencing, trade jurisdictions and scheduling.

• Direct Industry involvement, key Design team relationships and earned Owner trust is essential.

• Excellent verbal, written, computer, and technical communication and presentations skills, including advanced MS Office, Word, Excel proficiency, MS Project, and Primavera.

• Skilled at fostering positive and effective business relationships at all levels and project phases.

• Valid Driver's license in good standing, issued by resident state required.

• Local and regional travel will be required.

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