Senior Director Federal & Utility Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance

Ameresco - Washington, DC

Full-time - Senior

Washington, DC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Director - Federal & Utility Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance at Ameresco is responsible for overseeing and managing the operations and maintenance of a diverse portfolio of Federal and large-scale Utility projects across the United States. This leadership role requires deep technical expertise in complex mechanical and electrical systems, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with stringent regulations. The position emphasizes operational excellence, safety standards, and strategic development to maximize asset lifespan and minimize downtime.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the operations and maintenance (O&M) of a diverse portfolio of projects across the U.S., ensuring operational excellence and safety standards are consistently met.
• Lead a team of O&M regional managers, site managers, and technicians, providing mentorship, guidance, and support.
• Serve as primary senior management interface with O&M clients.
• Develop and implement long-term O&M strategies to optimize performance, maximize asset lifespan, and minimize downtime across various mechanical and electrical systems (boilers, chillers, engines, turbines, solar, BESS).
• Develop O&M pricing in collaboration with business development, engineering, and construction teams in support of proposal efforts and new O&M business.
• Oversee the operations of mechanical and electrical equipment on projects, ensuring preventive and corrective maintenance is performed effectively and in a timely manner.
• Coordinate O&M activities for projects, ensuring that work is completed on schedule.
• Ensure all O&M activities comply with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as safety and environmental standards.
• Coordinate with Senior management in budgeting, financial planning and cost control for O&M portfolio.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Travel as required, approximately 30-40% of the time.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years hands-on experience overseeing and developing Federal O&M projects.
• Ability to review confidential US security information.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge and experience in Computerized Maintenance and Management systems (CMMS).
• Solar PV, MEP, HVAC, electrical, and BESS experience.
• Knowledge and experience in SCADA, asset management software and data acquisition systems such as Power factors, ALSO or equivalent.
• Knowledge of sustainability initiatives and how they integrate into energy system operations.
• Strong communication skills and proficient in MS Project, MS office.
• Experience with OSHA requirements and safety-related training preferred.
• Government, State, and PPA contracting experience including background and knowledge of the practices, procedures, and processes of contract administration, knowledge of relevant laws, terms and conditions, and policies governing contracts preferred in the energy industry.
• Knowledge of FERC regulatory reporting.
• Experience managing multiple O&M employees, sites, and subcontractors preferred.

Benefits

• People-oriented insurance plans
• Investment plans
• Incentive plans