Senior Superintendent

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level onsite leadership for direct subcontractor workforce, including overall control and direction of all field operations, construction management activities, and site performance.
• Act as the primary field leader, coordinating with Project Management, Engineering, and client stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Lead project planning efforts with the Project Manager, including oversight of the critical path, sequencing, and execution strategy, ensuring all work is performed in accordance with contract documents.
• Oversee and direct multiple scopes and subcontractors, ensuring alignment of schedules, productivity, and quality expectations.
• Supervise and ensure the timely, safe, and cost-effective installation of all contracted work.
• Drive development and execution of detailed work plans, look-ahead schedules, and site logistics plans in coordination with project teams.
• Provide leadership during pre-construction and early project phases, including constructability input, scheduling strategy, and risk identification.
• Deliver proactive project updates to internal leadership, clients, and stakeholders, identifying risks and recommending solutions.
• Ensure comprehensive understanding and enforcement of owner contracts, subcontracts, and procurement requirements in the field.
• Lead and enforce safety, quality control, and compliance programs, ensuring adherence to company policies and all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Support overall project success by resolving field issues, driving accountability, and maintaining strong subcontractor relationships.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in commercial or government construction
• OSHA 30-hour Certification
• CQM Certification
• Ability to review confidential US security information.
• Additional Qualifications:
• Extensive experience in mechanical and electrical construction, preferably in complex or federal environments.
• Deep understanding of the construction lifecycle, including scheduling (CPM), contract administration, manpower planning, and cost control.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale field operations and manage multiple concurrent scopes.
• Strong experience with Quality Control (QC) and safety leadership on complex projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and construction management tools.
• Thorough knowledge of OSHA standards, building systems, and federal construction requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, mitigate risk, and drive project outcomes.
• 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.
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Benefits

Additional Information

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 currently has a new opportunity for a Senior Superintendent to join our Federal Team in support of the design, construction, and successful implementation of multimillion-dollar, large-scale energy savings projects. This position will support projects around Washington, DC.

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