The Energy and Sustainability Manager

About the Job:

• Job Role: Energy and Sustainability Manager
• Job Location: San Bernardino, CA
• Job Type: Full Time - Hybrid

We are seeking a Energy and Sustainability Manager

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Sustainability & Energy Manager to strengthen organizational capabilities in sustainable design, energy performance, electrification, and high-efficiency HVAC systems. This role focuses on internal staff development, client engagement, business development collaboration, and expanding sustainability-focused service offerings.

The ideal candidate will serve as the subject matter expert for energy modeling, decarbonization pathways, and advanced HVAC strategies while ensuring high-performance design outcomes across projects.

What We Offer:

• Fun, inclusive, and people-focused work environment.
• Flexible and hybrid work schedule options.
• Team-building activities and community engagement opportunities.
• Ongoing professional development and mentorship support.
• Assistance with certifications and licensing goals.
• Networking and continuing education opportunities through conferences and industry organizations.
• Collaborative team environment with cross-office project involvement.
• Strong commitment to company growth and employee career advancement.

Core Responsibilities

1. Internal Staff Training & Technical Development

• Lead sustainability-focused training programs for Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Commissioning, and Technology teams.
• Develop concise guides and standards for Title 24, LEED v4.1/v5, CALGreen Tier 1/2, and electrification best practices.
• Mentor engineers and designers on high-performance HVAC systems, energy modeling interpretation, and carbon reduction strategies.
• Conduct quarterly sustainability training sessions covering new codes, technologies, and utility incentive programs.
• Oversee QA/QC processes for energy models, sustainability narratives, and BAS sequence integration.
• Represent the organization as a sustainability and electrification subject matter expert during client meetings, presentations, and workshops.
• Develop compelling sustainability narratives for proposals and planning efforts.
• Lead discussions regarding energy efficiency, electrification pathways, lifecycle carbon impacts, and ROI considerations.
• Build relationships with architects, developers, facility owners, school districts, and municipal agencies.
• Promote sustainability services through presentations, industry events, and educational sessions.

2.Business Development & Marketing Collaboration

• Support Business Development and Marketing teams with sustainability-focused proposal content and interview preparation.
• Identify key differentiators and sustainability strategies tailored to project pursuits.
• Participate in fee strategy discussions and evaluate sustainability complexity and client expectations.
• Collaborate on thought leadership content, conference materials, and social media initiatives.
• Monitor evolving sustainability policies and market trends to support strategic growth initiatives.

3. Sustainability Service Growth

• Develop and expand sustainability-focused service offerings, including:
  • Electrification assessments
  • Decarbonization master planning
  • Energy modeling services
  • EUI and carbon benchmarking dashboards
  • Sustainability commissioning support
• Identify and pursue new clients seeking high-performance MEP design services.
• Assist clients in developing long-term sustainability roadmaps aligned with operational and budget goals.
• Evaluate grants, utility incentives, and energy-efficiency programs to improve client ROI and competitiveness.
• Support sustainability-related revenue forecasting and market expansion initiatives.

4. High-Performance HVAC Leadership

• Provide technical leadership for sustainable HVAC systems, including:
  • VRF DOAS systems
  • Heat pump RTUs and hydronic heat pump plants
  • Heat recovery chillers and hybrid systems
  • HPWH and water reuse systems
  • ERV/HRV systems and energy recovery solutions
  • Central utility electrification strategies
• Lead system selection discussions utilizing EUI, lifecycle cost, carbon impact, and resiliency metrics.
• Ensure HVAC designs align with electrical and plumbing systems for electrification readiness.
• Review BAS sequences to optimize energy performance and commissioning alignment.
• Stay current with low-GWP refrigerant requirements and industry trends.

5. Standards Development & Innovation

• Maintain sustainability standards, modeling templates, and design checklists.
• Standardize QA/QC procedures for energy modeling and documentation consistency.
• Research emerging technologies and evolving codes to maintain industry competitiveness.
• Lead pilot studies and innovative sustainable HVAC solution initiatives.
• Support development of sustainability dashboards and performance tracking metrics.

6. Metrics, Reporting & Accountability

• Define and monitor KPIs, including:
  • Percentage of projects utilizing sustainable systems
  • EUI and carbon reduction metrics
  • Energy modeling variance analysis
  • Sustainability-related revenue growth and win rates
• Prepare quarterly sustainability and performance reports for leadership teams.
• Maintain data supporting business planning, financial forecasting, and performance measurement.

Required Background & Skills:

• Strong foundation in mechanical/HVAC engineering with hands-on design experience.
• Working knowledge of Title 24, CALGreen, LEED v4.1/v5, ASHRAE 90.1, and electrification codes.
• Experience with energy modeling platforms such as eQuest, EnergyPlus, IESVE, or Cove.tool.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to collaborate across engineering, commissioning, technology, business development, and marketing teams.
• Strong understanding of project fees, ROI analysis, sustainability positioning, and market strategy.

Salary : $75,000 - $140,000