Ameresco

You would manage renewable energy construction projects day to day, overseeing schedules, budgets, quality, subcontractors, and customer relationships. | The role requires at least five years of construction project management experience, MS Office proficiency, safety-regulation knowledge, and the ability to review US security information. | Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE: AMRC) is a leading energy infrastructure company delivering integrated solutions that provide reliable power and modernize infrastructure. Since 2000, we have served as a trusted partner to public and private sector customers across North America, the UK and Europe, delivering over $15 billion in solutions and contracting more than 5 GW of energy resources. At Ameresco, we integrate energy resources and modernize the built environment through innovative infrastructure solutions that improve reliability, optimize performance, strengthen resilience, and support long-term sustainability. Join us in building the infrastructure that powers the future. Explore opportunities to make a meaningful impact while growing your career with a company at the forefront of energy innovation. Ameresco currently has a new opportunity for a Traveling Construction Manager to join our project sites in IL and IN in support of the final design, construction, and successful implementation of multimillion-dollar energy efficiency projects. Responsibilities: Provide daily construction, administrative and technical management of renewable construction projects delivering energy savings for public, institutional, government and commercial customers. Assist the Senior Project Manager as required with project accounting, budgeting, project schedule and tracking, reporting quality management and internal communications. Ensure compliance with Company’s financial policies and procedures to include revenue recognition policies and project set up rules. Serve and assist as a liaison between the business office and operations. Direct interface with Ameresco customers managing customer service, relationships and contractual obligations. Assist the Engineering and Development team and the Senior Project Manager in project design and development including scope, subcontractor selection, cost estimation, installation and project scheduling. Regularly monitor assigned project performance and cost estimates to forecast estimates through to project completion for reasonableness against plans and actual expense rate. Review subcontractor and vendor bids solicited by the Senior Project Manager to help determine scope, schedule, timely delivery for all project related materials, equipment and construction services. Assist the Senior Project Manager in managing vendors and subcontractors to ensure quality control, project delivery on time and on budget while meeting or exceeding customer expectations. Directly manage construction managers (site supervisors) as assigned to ensure quality control, project delivery on time and on budget while meeting or exceeding customer expectations. Maintain and update project schedules to reflect current information, monitor critical path activities and tracking of outstanding items. Provide a detailed 2 week look schedule to facilitate customer coordination and planning. Assist the Senior Project Manager in managing project expenditures and job cost accounting processes: including accuracy, documentation, approvals, payment reporting, monthly forecasting and tracking. Ensure compliance with company, industry, customer and jurisdictional safety standards, practices and codes. Travel as required. Perform other duties as required. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of five years of construction project management experience. Ability to review confidential US security information. Additional Qualifications: Completion or progress toward engineering, technical, or industry-related education preferred. Demonstrated work experience with several of the following energy efficiency disciplines - direct digital energy controls systems, variable frequency drives, high efficiency motors, central plant chiller and boiler installations, lighting retrofits, renewable energy technology, warranty and service requirements preferred. Proven experience with OSHA safety standards, mechanical and electrical systems development, engineering, and project management regulations, practices, and codes. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and foster positive business relationships. Strong verbal, written, computer, technical communication and presentation skills. Proficient computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Project. Valid Drivers’ License in good standing, issued by resident state. The anticipated base salary range for this role is $92,000 - $134,000 (presented in good faith). In addition to base pay, employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, and may be eligible for performance incentives, bonuses, commissions, or equity, depending on the role. Actual pay will depend on factors such as internal equity, skills, experience, education, certifications, and location. This range supports our commitment to pay transparency and compliance with applicable laws. Compensation may vary by work location, including remote arrangements. We disclose salary ranges and benefits in all required external and internal postings and will provide further details upon request at any stage of the hiring process. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Ameresco challenges the brightest, most talented, and creative individuals in the industry by providing an environment that fosters initiative and achievement. We are proud of our comprehensive and competitive employee benefits, including people-oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans. All official communications from Ameresco will originate from an @ameresco.com email address. Any correspondence from other domains should be regarded as fraudulent. Please report any suspicious activity to the platform where the issue was encountered. For further inquiries or concerns, please contact us at 1-866-AMERESCO Ameresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Lead multiple solar and battery storage construction projects from development turnover through construction, commissioning, commercial operation, and closeout. | Requires 10+ years of construction project management, including 5+ years in solar, BESS, or related power infrastructure, plus EPC delivery, commercial management, and willingness to travel 20–30%. | Position Overview: Ameresco is hiring a Senior Project Manager to lead two to three solar PV, distributed generation, community solar, and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects concurrently, depending on project size, phase, and complexity. You will coordinate with Business Development and Preconstruction during project development and turnover, then lead execution from Notice to Proceed through construction, commissioning, commercial operation, and final closeout. The role combines remote project leadership with regular site presence during critical construction, commissioning, and recovery activities and is accountable for safety, schedule, cost, quality, commercial outcomes, and client communication. This is a hands-on senior project delivery role that combines direct project ownership with cross-functional leadership and mentoring of Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers. This role reports to the Senior Director of Construction – Solar PV & BESS with a preference for candidates located in the Greater Boston area with the ability to work from the Boston office periodically based on business and team needs. Remote U.S. candidates may be considered for the right fit and will be expected to travel to the Boston office quarterly. Responsibilities: • Partner with Business Development and Preconstruction to review contract requirements, estimate assumptions, baseline schedules, procurement, permitting, interconnection, constructability, site logistics, staffing, and subcontractor strategy, then convert the sold project into an executable plan with clear scope, budget, schedule, risk ownership, and decision paths before mobilization. • Lead assigned solar PV, distributed generation, community solar, and BESS projects from Notice to Proceed through commercial operation and final closeout. • Manage procurement and subcontractor performance, including scope alignment, commitments, deliverables, schedule compliance, field coordination, and issue resolution. • Direct cross-functional project teams that include Construction Managers, Superintendents, Engineering, Procurement, Safety, Quality, project controls, subcontractors, OEMs, and support staff. • Manage project budgets, forecasts, contingency, cash flow, and margin, and drive value-engineering opportunities with Engineering and Procurement. • Lead project-level change-order development, negotiation, claims support, schedule recovery, and management of liquidated-damages exposure; escalate material commercial and contractual risks to Commercial, Legal, and senior leadership. • Maintain the baseline schedule, evaluate critical-path impacts, develop recovery plans, and hold internal teams and contractors accountable for commitments. • Serve as the primary day-to-day client contact, coordinate with utilities and developers, communicate decisions and risks clearly, and resolve or escalate issues before they affect project outcomes. • Coordinate testing, commissioning, energization, turnover, and applicable BESS, electrical, fire-code, permitting, prevailing-wage, apprenticeship, and certified-payroll requirements with the responsible internal teams, OEMs, consultants, utilities, and authorities having jurisdiction. • Drive commercial operation and final closeout, including punch-list completion, documentation, training, warranties, final account reconciliation, and resolution of remaining exposure. • Provide accurate, decision-ready project reporting to the Senior Director of Construction, including safety, cost, schedule, procurement, quality, commercial exposure, key decisions, and required support. • Mentor Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers, reinforce consistent project controls, and share practical lessons learned across the construction team. • Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant construction experience. • Minimum of 10 years of construction project management experience. • Minimum of 5 years supporting solar PV, BESS, distributed generation, community solar, or related power infrastructure projects. • Experience managing projects valued from $5M to $150M+. • Strong command of EPC/EPCM delivery, subcontract management, and construction execution. • Proven commercial skills: change-order negotiation, claims management, and cost forecasting. • Experience leading or mentoring project managers. • Proven ability to manage projects, teams, and contractors remotely, with strong written communication. • Willingness to travel 20–30% to assigned project sites; valid driver's license required. Additional Qualifications: • Direct utility-scale solar construction experience, including project execution through commissioning and closeout. • Utility-scale BESS construction and commissioning experience, including OEM coordination and energization. • Working knowledge of NFPA 855, UL 9540/9540A, NFPA 70E, and NEC, with AHJ/fire-department permitting experience. • Experience with applicable IRA prevailing-wage and apprenticeship requirements, including certified-payroll documentation. • Utility interconnection experience (e.g., ISO-NE, PJM, MISO). • PMP and/or PE; OSHA 30; NABCEP a plus. • Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Procore, and other construction management software. The anticipated base salary range for this role is $134,000 - $194,000 (presented in good faith). In addition to base pay, employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, and may be eligible for performance incentives, bonuses, commissions, or equity, depending on the role. Actual pay will depend on factors such as internal equity, skills, experience, education, certifications, and location. This range supports our commitment to pay transparency and compliance with applicable laws. Compensation may vary by work location, including remote arrangements. We disclose salary ranges and benefits in all required external and internal postings and will provide further details upon request at any stage of the hiring process. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. #LI-HP1