Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Natek Energy is an engineering, construction, and energy services organization delivering Energy Savings Performance Contracting, design-build, and infrastructure modernization projects. The Operations Manager will lead a portfolio of energy and infrastructure projects, overseeing multidisciplinary teams, financial performance, procurement, construction strategy, client relationships, and operational execution from preconstruction through completion.
Responsibilities
- Provide operational leadership across a portfolio of Energy Performance Contracting and construction projects from preconstruction through completion
- Lead multidisciplinary project teams across engineering, estimating, procurement, project management, and construction
- Oversee project financial performance, forecasting, reporting, budgeting, and overall portfolio management
- Review project scopes, construction estimates, schedules, constructability reviews, and risk mitigation strategies
- Ensure projects consistently achieve safety, quality, schedule, financial, and client satisfaction objectives
- Develop staffing strategies and build high-performing project delivery teams
- Lead subcontractor qualification, procurement strategies, contract administration, and vendor relationships
- Participate in executive-level client meetings, project development discussions, and strategic presentations
- Foster strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
- Support operational planning, resource allocation, and continuous improvement initiatives across the Energy Division
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- 10+ years of experience within ESCO, Energy Performance Contracting, MEP contracting, design-build, or commercial construction
- Proven experience leading project portfolios and multidisciplinary project delivery teams
- Strong understanding of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection (MEPF) systems
- Experience managing construction estimating, procurement, scheduling, contract administration, and project financial performance
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects while balancing multiple priorities
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and client relationship management skills
- Willingness to travel periodically for project meetings, site visits, and client support
- Candidates must reside within approximately two hours of the Washington, DC / Northern Virginia / Maryland region
- Candidates should reside within approximately a two-hour driving radius of the Washington, DC / Northern Virginia / Maryland region to support occasional onsite meetings and project requirements
- Periodic travel will be required
Benefits
- Remote position.
- Employee-owned organization.
- Build and mentor high-performing project teams.
- Drive projects that improve critical infrastructure across commercial, institutional, and government markets.
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