Construction Project Manager - Energy

The Quest Organization

Washington, DC

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Washington, DC
POSTED
30+ days ago

About the Role

We are representing a well-established energy-focused construction and engineering firm delivering design-build infrastructure and building upgrade projects across public and institutional facilities. The organization specializes in complex, technically driven work that improves building performance, efficiency, and long-term reliability.


As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading energy and infrastructure construction projects from planning through closeout. This role blends field leadership with project controls, client coordination, and risk management. It’s a strong fit for a hands-on construction professional who enjoys ownership, problem-solving, and working on projects with measurable impact.



Key Responsibilities

  • Lead construction execution and day-to-day site operations
  • Manage Project Engineers, Superintendents, and subcontractors
  • Oversee energy efficiency and infrastructure upgrade scopes
  • Maintain project schedules, budgets, and subcontractor buyouts
  • Ensure safety, quality control, and code compliance
  • Serve as the primary client contact and issue resolver
  • Support commissioning and post-installation verification activities


Qualifications

  • 5+ years in construction project management or project engineering
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, related discipline or significant equivalent industry experience
  • Experience with HVAC, MEP, electrical, controls, or central utility systems
  • Proficiency with MS Project, Primavera, or similar tools
  • Energy or performance-based project experience a plus
  • OSHA-30 preferred


Why Consider This Role

  • Technically challenging, high-impact projects
  • Growth-oriented environment with advancement opportunity
  • Exposure to diverse facilities and infrastructure systems


? Washington, DC area | Travel required


About the Company

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The Quest Organization

For over 30 years, The Quest Organization and its related entities have been a highly respected leader in Executive Search and Business Advisory Services, taking a holistic approach to finding not only the most talented individuals for “C” level executives and Middle Management Professionals, but making sure that our clients have truly defined their need both from a technical perspective and an overall “fit perspective. The hallmark of our success is the extraordinary experience and business acumen of our professional staff with a combined 50+ years of achievements in Executive Search and Advisory Services.
With backgrounds as CPAs in the Big “4″ and as financial professionals in industry, we are uniquely positioned to provide our clients with meaningful hiring recommendations, grounded in a thorough understanding of their overall business including their operations, finance, accounting, human capital and sales.

Our staff through their daily transactions in the employment marketplace and extensive participation in regional business organizations, is well positioned to provide candidates from mid level to CEO’s with insightful advice on career planning and positioning. Every candidate that we represent, benefits from a comprehensive interview to ensure they are considered for appropriate opportunities which match their capabilities, experience, desired compensation and quality of life attributes. We are known to provide the most meticulous interview preparation and follow through in the industry.

COMPANY SIZE
10 to 19 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1985
WEBSITE
http://www.questorg.com