Description Job Summary: The Project Manager is responsible for effectively overseeing and managing the construction of one large and/or multiple smaller scale projects. Projects may be mechanical or multi-disciplined projects in accordance with the established construction budget to ensure customer satisfaction and manage the quality of installation. He/she is responsible for managing the handling of material and labor to ensure timely and smooth-running project(s). He/she is responsible to assist in the training Project Supervisors, Project Foremen and Technicians and to set an example of excellence in work and attitude that will favorably affect all personnel on the project. Minimum Qualifications: (Education, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills): • Minimum of a High school diploma or GED is required. • PMP certification (preferred). • Minimum of 2 years of project management experience in commercial or industrial construction. • Minimum 2 years of supervisory/management experience of teams/crews. • Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record. • Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, etc.). • OSHA 30 (if you do not have a valid certification, we will make arrangements for you to obtain the required training). Job Duties and Responsibilities: • Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports. • Create, maintain, and follow a construction schedule assigning appropriate personnel to complete the project on schedule and within budget. • Determine and advise as appropriate on all local laws concerning items such as landfills, carting companies, local mechanical codes and permitting. • Ensure safety practices are followed and the work is performed in a safe productive manner. • Possess the ability to efficiently manage multiple energy efficiency projects concurrently. • Prepare and deliver performance evaluations for project foremen and technicians; when appropriate, discipline, train, and/or counsel assigned personnel. • Maintain effective communications at all levels; to include internal and external resources. This will include timely updates to clients, PowerSecure Executives, sub-contractors, agents of code enforcement/permitting, engineers, architects, and employees across various trades. • Manage subcontractors per contractually requirements, both internally and onsite. • Manage a clean and safe work site; cleaning construction areas at the end of the day, proper recycling procedures, and waste disposal in accordance with local ordinances. • Walk project sites before starting installation to identify any specialized equipment required and account for work scheduled accordingly. • Verify the correctness and quality of the work being performed, ensure it fulfills or exceeds customer expectations. • Accurately monitor, track, and maintain records/reporting of all materials utilized and remaining. • Maintain accurate documentation and ensure deliverables are executed in a timely manner. • Must be prepared to procure storage facilities for project materials and equipment. • Create and Maintain Project Risk Plans • Oversee Project Quality Assurance Requirements. • Typical project value is 100K to 5M Physical Demands and Work Environment: • Climbing (ladders), kneeling, reaching, balancing, lifting (up to 40 pounds regularly), working overhead. • May be required to stand for extended periods of time and negotiate uneven terrain. • Environment can vary greatly including indoors and outdoors in various climates including conditioned and unconditioned spaces. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time, based on business needs. About UsPowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, is a leading provider of innovative energy solutions to electric utilities and their industrial, institutional, and commercial customers. Join Our Power Team!We invest in high-value and cost-effective benefits for our employees. Our benefits package includes: • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage • Competitive pay and a matching 401(k) plan • Vacation, Company Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO – personal and sick days) • Flexible spending accounts / Health savings account • Wellness Incentive Programs • Employee Referral Program • Tuition Reimbursement Equal Opportunity Employer PowerSecure is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by law. This position is not open to third parties Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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See More Details >>APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding. POSITION SPECIFICS The Pennsylvania State University Altoona College invites applications for a Teaching Faculty appointment to a non-tenure track position in Mechanical Engineering, beginning in Fall 2026 or when agreed upon. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a variety of undergraduate courses in support of the Mechanical Engineering program, advise and mentor undergraduate students, and participate in all aspects of the program’s activities, including service to the program, division, university, community, and profession. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with faculty dedicated to ensuring the highest quality education for Altoona students while also encouraging individual growth, cultural awareness, ethical decision-making, and civic responsibility. Enthusiasm for learning and a willingness to continually develop as a teacher are critical. The position will be filled at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor depending on education and experience. The position is for a one-year appointment with excellent possibility of renewal. Candidates must have a graduate degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field by the time of the appointment. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to undergraduate education, curricular development, and assessment. Candidates with prior teaching and/or relevant industrial experience are preferred. Applicants should attach/submit a cover letter, CV, unofficial transcripts (official transcripts required later), a statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three professional references to Penn State's Job Posting Board. Review of applications for the position will begin December 2025 and continue until the position is filled. For additional information about Penn State Altoona and Mechanical Engineering, please visit our web pages located at http://www.altoona.psu.edu and https://altoona.psu.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/mechanical-engineering. Onsite teaching is an essential function of this job. Located in the beautiful Allegheny Mountains of central Pennsylvania, Penn State Altoona is a largely residential campus of nearly 2500 students offering 21 baccalaureate degree programs and the first two years of more than 275 Penn State baccalaureate degrees. Only 45 miles from the University Park campus, Altoona College offers the advantages of small college teaching with the readily available resources of a major research university. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 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