Senior Director of Construction - Solar PV and BESS

Ameresco•Boston, MA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. Position Overview: The Senior Director of Construction is a key leader responsible for overseeing all construction activities for solar PV and energy storage system (ESS) projects. This role drives strategic planning, execution excellence, budget adherence, and on‑schedule delivery across a diverse portfolio. The Senior Director ensures that all construction programs maintain high standards of safety, quality, compliance, and performance—while advancing the company’s growth objectives in renewable energy infrastructure. This role is hybrid and is based out of Boston, MA office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field required.
Minimum 8 years of progressive construction leadership experience; significant focus on solar PV and/or energy storage projects required.
Proven track record overseeing projects up to 30 MW for solar and ≥50 MW/200 MWh for ESS.
Significant experience managing budgets, EPC contracts, engineering interfaces, and field execution teams.
Valid driver’s license issued by state of residence and in good standing.
May be required to pass a security clearance investigation.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification preferred.
Deep knowledge of solar PV systems, BESS technology, HV/MV electrical systems, and utility interconnection.
Strong competency in project controls, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
Outstanding leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to lead multiple large projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to walk long distances over rocky and sloped terrain.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute multi‑year construction strategies for a growing pipeline of solar and ESS projects.
Translate corporate growth goals into operational construction plans, resource strategies, and performance metrics.
Lead construction input into project feasibility, scheduling, estimating, and constructability reviews.
Oversee all phases of EPC and self-perform construction for utility-scale solar and ESS projects, from NTP through COD.
Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and high quality standards.
Manage a national portfolio, providing executive oversight, risk identification, and issue resolution for active projects.
Coordinate closely with Development, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, Commissioning, Asset Management and O&M teams to maintain alignment across the project lifecycle.
Establish and enforce construction standards, specifications, QA/QC programs, and commissioning protocols.
Direct site mobilization, civil works, electrical installation, interconnection, testing, and turnover activities.
Review and approve project execution plans, schedule baselines, risk registers, and safety plans.
Troubleshoot complex technical and field challenges and provide expert-level guidance to project teams.
Lead selection, negotiation, and performance management of EPC contractors, subcontractors, and construction service providers.
Oversee contract compliance, change orders, claims management, and commercial negotiations.
Foster strong partnerships with utilities, AHJs, landowners, and major equipment suppliers.
Own construction budgets across the portfolio, ensuring cost accuracy, forecasting, and financial discipline.
Implement cost‑control strategies, benchmarking, and continuous improvement programs.
Provide executive reporting on financial performance, risks, and mitigations.
Lead and develop a multidisciplinary construction organization including Project Directors, Construction Managers, Superintendents, and field personnel.
Establish a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
Recruit, train, and retain top construction talent to support corporate expansion.
Champion a world‑class safety culture across all project sites.
Ensure adherence to OSHA, NEC, IFC, NFPA, NERC, utility requirements, and all applicable codes.
Maintain rigorous QA/QC practices to ensure long-term system reliability.
Perform other duties as assigned.