Mechanical Superintendent

Ameresco•Washington, DC

4d•$92,000 - $134,000•Onsite

About The Position

Ameresco, Inc. is a leading energy solutions provider focused on helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero. They 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. Ameresco develops, constructs, and operates tailored smart energy efficiency solutions, distributed energy resources, and infrastructure upgrades. This specific opportunity is for a Mechanical Superintendent to join their federal team, supporting the design, construction, and implementation of large-scale energy savings projects in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

Requirements

High School diploma or an equivalent.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience of mechanical and electrical construction in complex commercial or government environments.
Ability to review confidential US security information.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30-hour Certification.
Certified Quality Manager (CQM) Certification.
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.
Extensive 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.

Responsibilities

Provide 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.
Develop 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.