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Sr. Project Manager - NORESCO

Carrier Global Corporation, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States


About Carrier

Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting‑edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world‑class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.
Exciting Things are Happening at NORESCO!

NORESCO, a part of Carrier Global Corporation, helps clients modernize aging building systems and upgrade energy and water infrastructure to meet the evolving demands of the 21st century. We implement innovative energy efficiency, distributed generation, energy storage, and renewable energy solutions that optimize the operational efficiency and improve resilience of buildings, campuses, military installations, and communities. To date, NORESCO has implemented solutions that provide more than $5 billion in guaranteed energy and operating cost savings at more than 10 000 facilities, while reducing customer CO₂ emissions by more than 25 million metric tons – the equivalent of planting 1.4 million acres of forest.
NORESCO is looking for a Sr. Project Manager

NORESCO is seeking a Senior Project Manager for its Federal and Energy Services teams. The candidate will have construction experience with a variety of construction tasks, including combined heat and power (cogeneration), utility distribution systems, and other energy infrastructure on campuses. Responsibilities include working with a construction team, supporting project development, estimating, scheduling, contract/subcontract development, safety oversight, project financial performance, quality control/quality assurance and contract compliance.
About the role

The Senior Project Manager will be a critical team member supporting project needs from development through construction completion. They will support project teams as needed to meet overall Company objectives and participate in internal and external meetings, providing their expertise to assist the teams as we develop successful projects to address client needs. Project Management skills and effective communication are required for this role.
Primary Responsibilities

Project Documentation

Management and documentation of the bid process, including pre‑qualifying subcontractors, developing bid packages, and evaluating subcontractor bids.
Negotiate best pricing and terms with subcontractors and vendors.
Developing subcontracts and purchase orders.
Prepare daily construction reports and monitor the status of the project to ensure NORESCO meets all contract related issues.
Work with subcontractors and vendors to ensure that their closeout and O&M documents meet all NORESCO requirements.
Generate and produce meeting minutes and appropriate correspondences required for contract compliance.
Project Management

Development and management of project schedules including organizing on‑site construction activities.
Interface with customers and supervise contractors on a daily basis and coordinate subcontractor access at owner’s facilities.
Manage NORESCO purchased material and equipment by coordination, delivery, receive and inspection.
Witness and inspect subcontractor work for quality control, cost control, schedule, and completeness.
Coordinating, conducting, and documenting inspections of work with the Owner’s representative to achieve a project’s substantial and final completion.
Must maintain high level of customer satisfaction. Responsible for onsite commissioning and close‑out activities.
Must be able to manage all aspects of the project with minor management supervision.
Development of future projects by conducting the following: scope review, constructability, pricing, and subcontractor site walks.
Manage project managers and provide mentoring and advice based on previous experience. Risk analysis and decision making when it impacts constructability, budgets, and or savings.
Safety

Development of project and subcontractor safety plans.
Daily monitor and document subcontractor activities ensuring safety compliance.
Read and comply with all NORESCO safety requirements and maintain a safe work environment at both the office and in the field.
Financial

Preparation of project budgets and manage projects to within project budgeted amount.
Track and approve subcontractor monthly invoices. Check and ensure that they are accurate and comply with all NORESCO required information.
Preparation of accurate monthly project financial projections for subcontractor monthly cost.
Required Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical, or Civil Engineering, or military Nuclear Power training. (must be able to provide a copy of their degree or DD-214 as verification)
Minimum of 8 years of construction experience, including exposure to commissioning activities and/or mechanical, electrical, or building/balance‑of‑plant control systems.
Ability and willingness to travel at least 50% during the work week.
Preferred Qualifications

Contractor’s license is a plus.
Must have proven track record of success in dealing with customers and having oversight of subcontractors and/or project managers.
High level of communications, sense of ownership, and project management.
Personnel management experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Project, Word, and Excel.
Mental alertness and ability to concentrate with distractions nearby.
Ability to stand, stoop, reach, bend, climb and crawl.
This position requires working in diverse locations and conditions including but not limited to mechanical equipment rooms where there can be potential exposure to noisy operating equipment, exposure to extreme weather conditions, precarious places, and proximity to electricity including high voltage. Detailed safety review must be completed and reviewed prior to any work. Adherence to all Safety Procedures will be required.
Experience with commissioning, mechanical or electrical or building/balance of plant control systems.
This position is highly physical and requires regular use of hands, fingers, walking, standing, stooping, reaching, kneeling bending climbing, and crawling.
Potential exists for requirement of employee to regularly lift and or move up to 10 lbs., frequently lift and or move up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift and or move more than 50 lbs.
Desire to build and maintain respectful and inclusive working relationships with individual project team members to foster an environment of cooperation and productivity.
Robust combination of business acumen, risk management, and strategic thinking skills.
Keen attention to detail and ability to identify errors, concerns, or ambiguities in contract documents (contracts, design, specifications).
Eligible to obtain federal security clearance, if required.
About the Construction Management team

NORESCO’s in‑house construction management team works in partnership with customers to develop innovative and proven energy infrastructure solutions that enhance operating efficiency, reduce operating costs, and achieve environmental and regulatory compliance. Our customized solutions focus on customers’ unique needs and are technology driven.
About the Company

NORESCO develops customized solutions to meet each customer’s individual financial, technical, operational, and sustainability objectives through a variety of project delivery methods and contract structures. In many cases these design‑build projects are funded through a combination of reduced energy, utility, or maintenance costs and required capital expenditures. It takes a unique combination of curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and technical ability to identify and develop these types of solutions. We are looking for talented construction/project managers that enjoy participating and contributing in a team environment and have several types of positions available throughout the United States.
What Makes Us Unique

Our employees depend on each other and the diversity of perspectives, skills, and experience we have together to support our customers and our company. We strive to hire the best people and to provide an environment where those people can do their best work while having a tangible impact on energy conservation and slowing climate change. That is why NORESCO is a leader in the energy industry.
Core Values

Quality
Performance
Responsibility
Innovation
Customer Care
Employee Opportunity
Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $96,000.00 - $192,000.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.
Other Compensation

Thisposition is entitled to short‑term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.
Benefits

Health Care Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives

Retirement Benefits

Time off and Leave : Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation

Disability : Short-term and long-term disability

Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment

Tax-Advantaged Accounts:

Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account

Tuition Assistance

To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here Work with us | Carrier Corporate.
Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process

Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at Carrier.Recruiting@carrier.com. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.
Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days fromJobPosting Date: 23 April 2026
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Use of AI

Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.

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