DDC Pre-Construction Manager

Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero in the global energy transition. We are a trusted, full-service partner to public sector and government entities, K-12 schools, higher education, utilities, and healthcare customers across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe.

At Ameresco, we show the way by developing, constructing and operating tailored smart energy efficiency solutions, distributed energy resources, and infrastructure upgrades that drive cost savings, resilience, decarbonization, and innovation. Our comprehensive portfolio is built to address the challenges of today and adapt the future, ensuring long-term sustainability and success for our customers.

The DDC Controls Pre-Construction Manager is responsible for leading and managing all pre-construction activities related to Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems within the Building Automation System (BAS). This includes estimating, conceptual design, scope development, value engineering, pre-construction deadlines and technical reviews. The Pre-Construction Manager works closely with sales, engineering, project management, and clients to ensure accurate and timely delivery of project proposals that align with customer requirements and company profitability goals.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the pre-construction process from RFQ/RFP through project award, including site walks, scope reviews, and pricing strategy.

• Analyze plans, specifications, and addenda to develop detailed DDC scope narratives and pricing for both plan-and-spec and design-build projects.

• Collaborate with Sales and Account Managers to develop strategic and competitive proposals tailored to client needs.

• Work with Engineering and Operations to ensure proposed solutions are technically sound, code-compliant, and executable.

• Identify and mitigate risk in project scopes, cost assumptions, and schedules.

• Develop budgets, labor estimates, equipment selections, and subcontractor/vendor pricing for complete project proposals.

• Ensure someone attends pre-bid meetings, job walks, and project interviews as required.

• Lead internal bid reviews and hand-off meetings to transition awarded projects to the operations team.

• Build and maintain relationships with general contractors, engineers, consultants, and key vendors.

• Stay current on industry trends, technologies, and competitive landscape to drive innovative and cost-effective pre-construction strategies.

• Perform all other tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred. Will consider equivalent work experience.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the Building Automation/DDC industry, with at least 2 years in an estimating, engineering, or pre-construction management role.

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with Visio, AutoCAD, Revit, or BAS design tools.

• Familiarity with LEED, energy codes, and sustainable building practices.

• Previous field experience in controls installation, programming, or commissioning is

• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, building automation sequences, and DDC controls architecture.

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications.

• Understanding of construction estimating methods, takeoff tools, and pricing strategies.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, and estimating softwares.

• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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