Energy Efficiency Project Manager

Position Summary

The Energy Project Manager (EPM) works with our Efficiency Engineering team to deliver proposed energy and water conservation measures. The EPM delivers projects on time, on budget, in difficult retrofit applications and constrained spaces. Project documentation, accurate reporting, (sub)contract administration and process KPI are an integral part of the job duties. Ideal candidates possess a combination of engineering knowledge, construction practices, good workmanship experience, creative solutions, organizational skills, and thorough and comprehensive project management and project administration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Document and maintain accurate project scope, schedule, and budget. Engage in all required project administration functions to ensure proper budget and resource management.
• Be accountable for the installation of all energy conservation measures, solutions, associated incentives, grants, and tax deductions/credits.
• Manage selected subcontractors and suppliers to source, validate, and deliver energy and water savings while meeting project schedules.
• Communicate scientific and technical information to clients and/or internal audiences through oral briefings, written documents, and formal meetings.
• Oversee and maintain project sites to ensure the health and safety of all involved.
• With support from the engineering team, commission all energy efficiency solutions
• Support the engineering team to develop efficiency solutions and sales proposals, including the technical approach, budgets, and schedules.
• Provide technical leadership.
• Grow existing relationships with clients.
• Record and analyze necessary performance data to validate the predicted savings per IPMVP standards, assist in developing the M&V Report.
• Continuous professional development.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Qualifications

• Holds at least a B.S. 4-year degree in electrical, mechanical, industrial

engineering or equivalent.

• Hold one or more technology and industry certifications (CEM, CEA, CMVP, LEED/AP etc.)
• PMP certification preferred.
• Trade license experience in HVAC, Controls or similar building technologies preferred.

Experience

• Project and construction management across a variety of project and client types.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering energy upgrade projects and performance contracts.
• Technical experience with energy efficiency technologies.
• SAP or other related accounting and/or ERP software/platforms.
• Procore or other related construction management software experience.
• Permitting and project closeout.
• Advanced computer skills with strong preference for candidates with ability to use: Procore, Salesforce, SAP by Design and other industry standard applications for scheduling, estimating, accounting, budgeting, and/or resource planning.

Skills

• Analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively across a large geographic and diverse customer portfolio.
• Effective interpersonal skills to develop good working relationships.
• Demonstrated proficiency in sourcing and implementing technology, up-to-date knowledge of energy efficiency technologies.
• Demonstrated performance in working with solution providers to provide energy/utility performance improvements in commercial, industrial and health facilities.
• Building services knowledge such as mechanical & HVAC, Building Automation System, electrical & lighting.
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical and HVAC technologies and solutions
• Advanced knowledge of ASHRAE standards, energy modelling/best practice/codes (IESNA, NEC, IBC etc.).
• Ability to travel and perform overnight and after hours work on occasion when needed.
• Knowledge of building codes.