Senior Project Manager

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Hiring Remotely in Washington, DC, USA
In-Office or Remote
111K-162K Annually
Senior level
Greentech • Energy
The Role
Leads complex energy infrastructure and construction projects from development through commissioning and operational readiness. Manages scope, schedules, budgets, safety, quality, procurement, subcontractors, vendors, project teams, customer relationships, reporting, and compliance. Requires coordination with engineering, construction, and operations leadership across multi-site projects, with occasional travel and potential on-call support.
Summary Generated by Built In

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 has a new opportunity on our Power Infrastructure Solutions team for a Senior Project Manager 


Responsibilities:

  • Lead the end-to-end execution of complex energy infrastructure and construction projects, providing overall project leadership, governance, and accountability for safety, scope, schedule, budget, quality, and customer satisfaction across public, institutional, industrial, government, and commercial sectors.
  • Direct project development and delivery in partnership with Engineering, Construction, and Operations leadership, driving project strategy, constructability reviews, scope definition, procurement planning, subcontractor selection, cost estimating, scheduling, commissioning, startup, and long-term operational readiness.
  • Oversee and manage key subcontractor, vendor, and supplier relationships to assure competitive cost, best schedule and delivery for all project-related equipment, supply installations, and construction services
  • Manage vendors and subcontractors to ensure quality control and project delivery on time and within budget, while meeting or exceeding customer expectations.
  • Provide ongoing project status updates with all parties throughout design and construction.
  • Evaluate technologies and equipment; recommend most suitable for each application.
  • Lead project implementation of site safety and health plans, quality assurance and control, operations and maintenance start-up including manuals and training activities.
  • Provide project reports, documentation, technical assistance, support, and collaboration;
  • Manage project teams and resources, including expenditures and job cost accounting processes for accuracy, documentation, approvals, payment reporting, and tracking.
  • Ensure compliance with company, industry best practices, trade, and jurisdictional safety standards, practices, codes.
  • Ability to travel up to 15% annually, as required to support business and project needs.
  • Foster positive and effective business relationships at all levels and project phases; and perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelors in engineering, project management, business management, or related degree; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.  
  • Minimum 7 years civil infrastructure, electrical (medium/high voltage), mechanical/turbine/generators, engineering, or industrial power construction project management work experience involving complex and multi-site facility infrastructure construction, renovations, retrofits, upgrades, building controls and automation, energy services, and renewable technology.
  • Ability to pass comprehensive background and drug screening pre-employment checks.

Additional Qualifications:

  • USACE Construction Quality Management (CQM) and OSHA certification is a bonus
  • Demonstrated experience delivering complex renewable energy projects.
  • Prior experience leading and managing construction teams and resources on highly complex and multi-site projects. Completion or active progress toward engineering, project management, or industry-related education preferred.
  • Data center project management experience (preferred).
  • Progressive construction project management work experience with direct digital energy controls systems, variable frequency drives, high efficiency motors, central plant chiller and boiler installations, nuclear, lighting retrofits, renewable energy technology, warranty and service requirements.
  • Proven experience implementing OSHA safety standards, civil site work, mechanical and electrical systems development, engineering, and project management regulations, practices, and codes.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple project deliverables and foster positive business relationships.
  • Strong verbal, written, computer, technical communication and presentation skills. Proficient computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Project, AutoCAD, and Procore Will be required.
  • Valid Drivers’ License in good standing, issued by resident state.
  • May require on-call response and travel.

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $111,000– $161,500 (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.


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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. 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, business management, or a related field, or equivalent education and relevant work experience
  • At least 7 years of civil infrastructure, electrical, mechanical, engineering, industrial power, or construction project management experience involving complex, multi-site facility infrastructure
  • Ability to pass comprehensive pre-employment background and drug screening
  • Experience delivering complex renewable energy projects
  • Experience leading construction teams and resources on highly complex, multi-site projects
  • Progressive construction project management experience with energy controls, variable frequency drives, high-efficiency motors, central plant systems, lighting retrofits, renewable technology, or related infrastructure
  • Experience implementing OSHA safety standards and managing civil, mechanical, electrical, engineering, and project management regulations, practices, and codes
  • Ability to manage multiple project deliverables and foster positive business relationships
  • Strong verbal, written, technical communication, computer, and presentation skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, AutoCAD, and Procore
  • Valid driver’s license in good standing
  • USACE Construction Quality Management certification and OSHA certification
  • Engineering, project management, or industry-related education in progress or completed beyond the minimum requirement
  • Data center project management experience
  • Ability to travel up to 15% annually and provide on-call response when required

Ameresco Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ameresco and has not been reviewed or approved by Ameresco.

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision options, alongside an Employee Assistance Program with mental-health access and wellbeing platforms. Paid time off and leave policies are also described as part of a broader, well-rounded benefits package.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with a company match that is characterized as relatively strong in several places. An Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also positioned as an additional long-term financial benefit.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off provisions include vacation, holidays, sick leave, paid parental or bonding leave, and dedicated paid volunteer time. This breadth can add meaningful value to total rewards beyond base compensation.

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The Company
HQ: Framingham, MA
1,124 Employees
Year Founded: 2000

What We Do

Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE: AMRC) is an independent, integrated, comprehensive energy efficiency and renewable energy company that is building a sustainable future with public organizations and private enterprise throughout North America and the United Kingdom. Through energy audits, innovative engineering, utility-scale solar farms and deep energy retrofits, Ameresco applies forward-thinking technology to the challenges of controlling emissions, enhancing energy security and shifting toward clean, renewable sources of power.

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