Description

The primary purpose of the Energy Efficiency Project Manager is to ensure owner occupied repair projects are completed on-time and within budgetary limits. This position is responsible for scope creation, bid and subcontractor coordination, overall management, billing confirmation, post-build inspections and general oversight of multiple projects from start to finish. This position is also responsible for managing the contractor pool that supports HIP projects. As well as completion of home energy audits, preparing audit reports containing energy analysis results, making recommendations for upgrades and/or services that will result in energy cost savings, and homeowner partnership/education. This position requires successful completion of pre-employment background, motor vehicle and other checks.

Requirements

Essential Duties:

Construction Planning and Support

• Coordinates construction activities and subcontractors from bid work through project completion;
• Reviews sites to identify and prioritize repair needs by need category (i.e. Critical Repairs; Standard Home Repair; etc.)
• Monitors subcontractor performance, maintaining records of subcontractor inspections, any issues and resolves as necessary
• Provides accurate and timely estimates to support negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors regarding quality, price, and schedule
• Procures competitive bids from subcontractors including negotiating contracts vendors and subcontractors
• Finalize and submit bills for payment to subcontractors
• Compare existing energy consumption levels to standardized data and calculate potential for energy savings
• Identify any health or safety issues related to planned energy efficiency projects
• Operate electronic inspection equipment and software (i.e. data loggers, universal data recorders, light meters, sling psychrometers, psychrometric charts, flue gas analyzers, amp-probes, watt meters, volt meters, thermometers, or utility meters)
• Collect and analyze field data related to energy usage
• Recommend energy efficient technologies or alternate energy sources
• Monitor in-progress home repair/energy efficiency projects to ensure that they meet Habitat’s quality standards
• Inspect residential buildings (interior and exterior), mechanical systems, and electrical systems to determine the energy consumption of each system.
• Prepare audit reports containing energy analysis results and recommendations for upgrades to achieve estimated energy cost savings
• Educate customers on energy efficiency or answer questions on topics such as the costs of running household appliances or the selection of energy efficient appliances
• Complete ongoing education to maintain education on current technologies and requirements for certifications

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• No supervisory responsibilities

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Required: Basic understanding of residential construction methods
• Required: Valid Nebraska driver's license. Insurability to drive vehicles in the performance of work.
• Prefer: 2-years’ experience in residential construction field work
• Prefer: Education in construction related field, such as Building Science, Construction Management or Project Management or equivalent experience. 
• Basic knowledge of mathematical applications, required.
• General knowledge and understanding of energy efficiency modeling, tools and concepts, preferred.
• Light Construction work. 
• Ability to communicate effectively with homeowners, co-workers, management, clients, subcontractors and vendors
• Demonstrated computer literacy with MS Office, project scheduling (Builder Trend experience, other construction related software, preferred)
• Strong communication skills and comfort communicating Home Repair and energy efficiency principles with individuals at different levels of knowledge and understanding
• Personal organization skills and sense of urgency
• Ability to self-govern workload to meet departmental goals
• Must have the capacity to successfully collaborate with various internal and external parties. 
• Analytical problem-solving skills;
• Demonstrated ability to handle frequent changes with professionalism; 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Demonstrated computer literacy with MS Office, project scheduling (Builder Trend experience, other construction related software, preferred);
• Working knowledge OSHA standards and requirements;
• 2- years of education from an accredited institution in Energy Efficiency, Building Envelope, Energy Upgrades or similar or commensurate experience of 3-years working in these or similar field, preferred but not required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is often performed in adverse weather conditions such as extreme heat and cold, and in unconventional areas such as attics and crawl spaces where the required clearance may be 24 inches.
• Nature of work requires some exposure to dirty conditions and hazardous materials such as fiberglass, asbestos and lead-based paint.
• Spends 80-90% of the time standing, walking, crouching or kneeling while on the job. 
• Frequently climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, crawls, reaches, and handles while performing weatherization duties in cramped and unconventional work areas. 
• Must be able to safely function over extended periods while wearing personal protective equipment, including full-face respirator. 
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lb. 
• Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication. 
• Constant use of eye, hand, and finger coordination while using tools and machinery.
• Physical capability to safely operate company vehicles and equipment.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY

Habitat for Humanity of Omaha (Habitat Omaha) actively recruits, employs, trains, compensates employees regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetics or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Habitat Omaha complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including workplace harassment. 

At Habitat Omaha, we have a clear vision to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay, and to do their best work. Our vision is to see a world where everyone has a safe, affordable place to live, and we know our company runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees. Our dedication to promoting diversity, multiculturalism and inclusion is clearly reflected in the work that we do externally in the community, as well as internally with our employment practices.