[Hiring] Site Manager @Optimum Energy Co LLC

Role Description

The Site Manager (Design Build, EaaS, Construction) is responsible for all aspects of the assigned commercial/industrial construction projects to run efficiently and mitigate project constraints that could impact budget and schedule. The Site Manager will also effectively monitor and present project updates via weekly on-site jobsite client meetings and participate in monthly Internal progress reporting. The Site Manager leads all disciplines of construction directly at the site location and manages lower-tier subcontractors.

  • Assistance with planning, coordinating, estimating changes, job cost reports, and earn-value within the project budget and scope.
  • Responsible for maintaining or increasing margins via schedule constraints and other mitigation strategies, including risk analysis and contract management.

Qualifications

  • Deep technical and commercial/industrial construction expertise.
  • Anticipate, plan, and coordinate all site activities.
  • Maintain overall project schedule.
  • Scheduling of all trade and material deliveries.
  • Develop and maintain weekly Three-Week Look-Ahead schedules and other supporting documents to the master schedule.
  • Manage all quality documents in compliance with drawings and specifications as-built drawings, photos, and documentation.
  • Document key or pertinent conversations and phone calls.
  • Maintain on-site document control including project binders, shop drawings, construction drawings, and any other relevant construction documentation.
  • Complete detailed Daily Reports.
  • Keep project drawings current, continuous review of drawings and details.
  • Become familiar with all contract provisions.
  • Ability to interpret subcontractor questions and compose correspondence (RFI’s) to architects and engineers.
  • Maintain submittals and RFIs.
  • Knowledge of IT terminology, such as VPNs, IPs, firewalls, ports.
  • Working knowledge of project schedules and tracking tools (examples MS Project, Primavera).
  • Working knowledge with Project Management software – Procore.
  • NetSuite software and reporting entry (Time Tracking).
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
  • Manage HVAC controls and chilled water system projects.
  • Familiar with managing building systems, operations, and maintenance projects.
  • Building automation or technician background preferred.

Requirements

  • Education: Technical college/Trade certification or high school diploma with 10 years of construction management and/or Superintendent experience.
  • Experience: 10+ years of site management experience in non-residential building construction industry with a focus on industrial mechanical, electrical, and controls. Manufacturing or higher education facilities a plus.
  • Technical Knowledge: Experience with commercial HVAC, chilled water systems, and controls experience preferred.
  • Certifications: MEP Trade certifications, National Craft Assessment Program; NCCER in Mechanical, Electrical, Rigging, HVAC, Safety.
  • Travel: Ability to travel up to 75% and as needed.

Benefits

  • Annual Base Salary Range: $145,000 - $156,000.

Company Description

Optimum Energy, a Bernhard Capital Partners portfolio company, has spent 20 years helping hospitals, universities, government facilities, and advanced manufacturing operations reduce energy consumption in heating and cooling systems by up to 50% and turn that infrastructure into a strategic financial and operational asset.

  • With 300+ plants and institutions served globally, nobody understands energy infrastructure, efficiency, and financial opportunity quite like Optimum Energy.
  • Our Energy-as-a-Service model converts aging central utility plants into upfront unrestricted cash, cuts utility operating expenses 25 to 35%, and keeps the transaction entirely off the balance sheet.
  • We work with clients from master planning and design through implementation, commissioning, and into long-term operations and maintenance.
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