Senior Project Manager
Ameresco
Company Overview
Ameresco, Inc.
Framingham, MA, United States
2000
Approximately 1,500 employees (source: ir.ameresco.com). Revenue figures for 2023 or later are not detailed in available data.
What They Do
Ameresco has transitioned from a focus on energy efficiency and conservation to a comprehensive energy infrastructure solutions provider. Their offerings include upgrades to aging infrastructure, smart energy efficiency implementations, and the development, construction, and operation of distributed energy resources such as renewable energy plants. This product-neutral and supplier-independent approach allows them to effectively address both energy supply and demand (source: ameresco.com). Their core technology focus encompasses energy efficiency, infrastructure upgrades, asset sustainability, and renewable energy solutions, including solar photovoltaic operations and maintenance, biogas-to-energy plants, and more (source: ir.ameresco.com). Target markets for Ameresco include federal, state, and local governments, utilities, data centers, educational and healthcare institutions, housing authorities, and commercial/industrial customers across North America and Europe (source: members.naesco.org).
Projects & Track Record
Ameresco has a notable track record of energy-saving projects across various sectors, including government, healthcare, education, and commercial clients. One of their pioneering projects was the establishment of one of the first green biogas-to-energy power plants in Massachusetts in 2001. They currently manage over 150 megawatts of solar facilities, showcasing their capabilities in renewable energy (source: ir.ameresco.com). Ongoing major projects include the £1 billion Bristol City Leap Partnership in the UK, a city-wide decarbonization initiative that is projected to create over 1,000 local jobs and generate £61 million in social value within its first five years (source: ir.ameresco.com). Their geographic presence spans the US, Canada, the UK, and broader Europe, supported by over 50 offices (source: ameresco.com).
Recent Developments
In the last two years, Ameresco has focused on operational scaling rather than major new contracts or acquisitions explicitly dated post-2023. A December 2, 2025 company page update reaffirmed its NYSE:AMRC status and portfolio expansion into net-zero decarbonization (source: ameresco.com). Earlier acquisitions, such as Plug Smart, have integrated key staff into leadership roles, enhancing their Midwest presence and capabilities in smart building solutions (source: wbjournal.com). While no new mergers or funding rounds have been specified from 2024-2025, Ameresco has received historical recognitions, including rankings in the Boston Business Journal and Forbes 100 Best Small Companies (source: ir.ameresco.com).
Working There
Ameresco offers a variety of roles across different departments, including energy professionals, construction and operations, management, and marketing. Hiring occurs at their headquarters in Framingham, MA, as well as over 50 regional offices across North America and Europe (source: ir.ameresco.com). The company culture emphasizes C.A.R.I.N.G. values—Committed, Attitude, Nimble, Greatness—along with a focus on respect and integrity, prioritizing a people-first approach and customer satisfaction (source: ameresco.com). While specific benefits are not documented, the company highlights purpose-driven employment and professional development opportunities (source: ameresco.com).
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Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero in the global energy transition. We are a trusted, full-service partner to public sector and government entities, K-12 schools, higher education, utilities, and healthcare customers across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe.
At Ameresco, we show the way by developing, constructing and operating tailored smart energy efficiency solutions, distributed energy resources, and infrastructure upgrades that drive cost savings, resilience, decarbonization, and innovation. Our comprehensive portfolio is built to address the challenges of today and adapt the future, ensuring long-term sustainability and success for our customers.
Ameresco has a new remote opportunity based within an occasional commutable distance from Chicago for a Senior Project Manager. This individual will join our West Construction Operations team in support of the design, construction, and successful implementation of Commercial-Industrial, renewable, and efficiency projects.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and embrace Ameresco's "Culture of Safety".
- Ensure compliance with company, industry, trade, and jurisdictional safety standards, practices, codes.
- Lead project implementation of site safety and health plans, operations and maintenance manuals, and training activities.
- Provide daily management and as required supervision of mechanical, central plant, renewable energy, energy storage, and other energy efficiency construction projects.
- Contribute with Development, Engineering, and Pre-Construction Teams to facilitate development including scope, subcontractor selection, cost estimation, installation, project scheduling, commissioning, start up, operations and maintenance.
- Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors 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.
- 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.
- Foster positive and effective business relationships at all levels and project phases.
- Perform other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, project management, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
- Minimum of seven (7) years electrical, mechanical, central plant, engineering, or industrial power construction senior-level project management experience focusing on complex facility infrastructure construction, renovations, retrofits, upgrades, building controls and automation, and energy services.
Additional Qualifications
- Renewable energy construction experience with increasing levels of responsibility including leading and managing construction teams and resources on highly complex and multi-site projects.
- Proven experience implementing OSHA safety standards, mechanical and electrical systems, development, engineering, and project management regulations, practices, and codes.
- Strong understanding and tangible experience evaluating complex Mechanical and Central Plant Engineered drawings via the lens of constructability, practicality, and efficiency.
- 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, MS Project, Primavera, PowerPoint, and Procore.
- Valid driver's license in good standing issued by resident state.
- OSHA 30 certification.
- Ability to provide occasional on-call response beyond traditional business hours.
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.
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December 17, 2025
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January 2, 2026
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