MIKE HAMILTON
Antioch,CA
Summary
Construction Manager specializing in commercial renewable-energy, MEP, electrical infrastructure, and battery storage projects across business parks, federal facilities, schools, and utility sites. Experienced in large commercial PV, switchgear upgrades, shutdown coordination, trenching, mechanical tie-ins, and full MEP integration. Brings 5+ years of residential construction supervision (2005–2010), with the last 2 years focused entirely on commercial, industrial, and energy projects ranging from $5M–$50M. Strong in subcontractor management, QA/QC, safety, and schedule execution.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Manager
Ameresco
02.2024 - Current
- Commercial, industrial, and energy-sector project management including PV, MEP, battery storage, switchgear, and electrical infrastructure.
- Key Commercial Responsibilities (Last 2 Years):
- Managed large commercial PV projects: rooftop arrays, canopies, trenching, MSB tie-ins, and interconnection.
- Directed major MEP upgrades including AHUs, DOAS, VAVs, controls, and electrical tie-ins.
- Supervised federal battery installation and commissioning, including civil prep and pad modifications.
- Coordinated with Safety Managers/Directors, AHJs, utilities, federal inspectors, and subcontractors to maintain NEC compliance.
- Led multiple commercial projects ensuring safety, quality control, and schedule adherence.
Co-Owner / Operator
Collins & Hamilton Real Estate
01.2007 - 01.2015
- Owned and operated a real estate business creating and managing contracts, handling acquisitions, property management, client relations, and transaction coordination across multiple residential properties.
Residential Site Supervisor
Gaitan Construction
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Supervised residential construction sites including remodels, additions, and structural work.
- Managed subcontractors, schedules, material deliveries, and site inspections.
- Coordinated framing, carpentry, layout, and general construction operations.
- Interfaced with inspectors, homeowners, and engineers to maintain compliance and project flow.
Education
Certified Construction Management - Construction Management
California State University, East Bay
Hayward, CA12.2024
California Real Estate License -
Accredited Schools
Bay Area01.2007
B.S. - Administration of Justice
San Jose State University
San Jose, CASkills
- Commercial PV (Rooftop & Canopy)
- Battery Storage & Decommission
- Switchgear & MSB Interconnection
- MEP Upgrades
- Mechanical Tie-ins
- Electrical Infrastructure
- Shutdown Coordination
- Trenching
- Underground Civil
- Sub-panel Upgrades
- Commissioning Support
- NEC/AHJ Coordination
- Safety Compliance
- Procore
- Bluebeam
- MS Project
- Teams
- Outlook
- Excel
- Subcontractor Supervision
- Field Leadership
- Scheduling
Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety & Health (Issued 2024-01-24)
- Procore Certified: Project Manager (Core Tools)
- Procore Certified: Superintendent
- Procore Certified: Project Management for Construction
- Procore Safety Qualified Series
Timeline
Construction Manager
Ameresco
02.2024 - Current
Co-Owner / Operator
Collins & Hamilton Real Estate
01.2007 - 01.2015
Residential Site Supervisor
Gaitan Construction
01.2005 - 01.2010
Certified Construction Management - Construction Management
California State University, East Bay
California Real Estate License -
Accredited Schools
B.S. - Administration of Justice
San Jose State University