Project Administrator

at  Ameresco

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.
Ameresco has a new opportunity for a site-based Project Administrator in Edmonton, AB, at a Federal Government project site. Although this role is primarily site-based, an eventual hybrid arrangement can be implemented if/when the project allows.

Responsibilities:

• Support project team with invoicing, scheduling, forecasting, security clearances, and other project administration responsibilities.
• Identify and solicit contractors, vendors and suppliers, then support with formal prequalification of suppliers to deliver specific project scopes.
• Support with preparation of tender bid documents using the National Master Specification packages.
• Provide ongoing contact, communication and coordination with Ameresco customers and subcontractors to ensure the construction phase is appropriately managed.
• Attend construction meetings and take meeting minutes, as required.
• Support with inventory management of project materials.
• Assist project engineers and project managers with construction management, commissioning, and project close out activities and O&M Manuals.
• Assist project teams in developing and updating project plans and schedules.
• Entry of purchase orders as requested by project managers.
• Analyze project costs against construction schedules and purchase orders.
• Provide general office administration support.
• Manage electronic documents on corporate server and FTP site.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in construction management, project management, or business administration; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of construction or engineering project administration. Prior experience with Energy Service Performance Contracts is preferred.

Additional Qualifications:

• Highly organized, with proven ability to gather, validate, and analyze quantitative data and information.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Excel and Word.
• Experience with construction management software, such as Procore.
• Excellent verbal, written, computer, technical communication, and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a regionalized team.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and priorities.
• Fundamental understanding of budgeting, cost control, scheduling and billing procedures.
• Provide deliverables with a high degree of efficiency and accuracy.
• Any training relative to safety, quality and environmental programs such as ISO.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.
• Will be required to obtain Federal Reliability Status security clearance as a condition of employment.
• Class 5 Alberta Driver’s license is required.

Ameresco Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs

• Support project team with invoicing, scheduling, forecasting, security clearances, and other project administration responsibilities.
• Identify and solicit contractors, vendors and suppliers, then support with formal prequalification of suppliers to deliver specific project scopes.
• Support with preparation of tender bid documents using the National Master Specification packages.
• Provide ongoing contact, communication and coordination with Ameresco customers and subcontractors to ensure the construction phase is appropriately managed.
• Attend construction meetings and take meeting minutes, as required.
• Support with inventory management of project materials.
• Assist project engineers and project managers with construction management, commissioning, and project close out activities and O&M Manuals.
• Assist project teams in developing and updating project plans and schedules.
• Entry of purchase orders as requested by project managers.
• Analyze project costs against construction schedules and purchase orders.
• Provide general office administration support.
• Manage electronic documents on corporate server and FTP site.
• Perform other duties as required