Chef de projet (H/F)

Job Description

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 an immediate opening for an experienced Project Manager to join our Asset Sustainability Group, providing leadership, planning, and delivery expertise for the successful implementation of the AssetPlanner platform.

This role is a strategic individual contributor position focused on enterprise client engagement, project execution, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver measurable business outcomes. The ideal candidate brings deep experience managing complex enterprise environments, optimizing business processes, and ensuring strong financial and operational performance across projects, paired with a high degree of emotional intelligence (EQ) to effectively navigate stakeholder dynamics and drive alignment.

A primary focus of this role will be leading a large-scale engagement with a U.S. State Department client, requiring oversight of funding appropriation processes, program governance, and alignment between capital planning outputs and allocated funding streams.

Responsibilities

Client & Account Management

• Serve as the primary trusted advisor and point of contact for a portfolio of high-value enterprise clients
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across client organizations
• Apply emotional intelligence (EQ) to understand client needs, manage expectations, and navigate complex organizational dynamics
• Support long-term client retention, repeat business, and program expansion

Project Delivery & Execution

• Lead end-to-end AssetPlanner implementation projects from initiation through completion
• Lead a flagship state government project, ensuring alignment between AssetPlanner outputs and funding appropriation requirements, budget cycles, and governance frameworks
• Coordinate internal cross-functional teams to meet project timelines, milestones, and deliverables
• Facilitate project meetings, status updates, and decision-making processes with clarity and professionalism
• Act as the primary liaison between clients, facility teams, and external partners across:
  • Public sector
  • Education (K-12 and post-secondary)
  • Institutional and government organizations
  • Commercial and industrial sectors

Project Controls & Governance

• Manage scope, schedules, budgets, and risk profiles to ensure:
  • Contractual compliance
  • Project profitability
• Oversee project execution within government funding and appropriation constraints, ensuring traceability between project deliverables and approved funding allocations
• Monitor project progress and quality, identifying and resolving deficiencies or deviations
• Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Track and document delays, escalating issues as required

Communication & Stakeholder Alignment

• Provide clear, consistent reporting on project status, risks, and issues
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal awareness and EQ in all communications, particularly in high-pressure or escalated situations
• Translate technical outputs into funding and decision-making insights for government stakeholders
• Influence stakeholders through credibility, empathy, and structured communication
• Ensure alignment across teams through structured updates and documentation

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with internal teams to define project needs and optimize delivery strategies
• Drive process improvements across project management practices
• Mentor and support junior project managers, promoting both technical capability and interpersonal effectiveness

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience in enterprise project management and service delivery
• Experience working with public sector or government clients, particularly in environments involving budgeting, capital planning, or funding appropriation processes
• Strong understanding of:
  • Project financials (budgets, margins, forecasting)
  • SLA management and performance tracking
  • Resource coordination and issue resolution
• Experience delivering software or SaaS implementations (preferred: asset management, CMMS, or sustainability platforms).
• Demonstrated emotional intelligence (EQ), including the ability to manage stakeholder relationships, resolve conflict, and lead through influence rather than authority.

Additional Qualifications

• Strong client-facing leadership in enterprise and public sector environments
• High emotional intelligence (EQ), with the ability to build trust, manage conflict, and influence decision-making
• Ability to align technical delivery with funding and governance structures
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a focus on measurable outcomes
• A commitment to continuous improvement and team development

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $84,000 -$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.