What are the responsibilities and job description for the Journeyman Energy Project Manager position at JBW Federal?
JBW Federal is a subsidiary company of the Kanaka Foundation - An NHO who's mission is to support Native Hawaiians.
You will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Pet insurance
- Annual membership to Costco or Sam's
- 401K
- ...and much, much more!
Position Overview:
Provides technical and administrative support for the development and execution of third-party financed energy projects, including ESPCs, UESCs, and related resilience efforts. Supports project reviews across all phases-Preliminary Assessment (PA), Investment Grade Audit (IGA), construction, and performance-to ensure technical accuracy, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with applicable DoD and federal energy management policies. Brings an engineering or technical background to assist with reviewing calculations, evaluating design concepts, and coordinating project documentation with AF OEA, AFIMSC Detachments, and installation stakeholders.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with project facilitation activities for multiple energy projects, performing technical reviews of proposed Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) across mechanical, electrical, and distributed energy systems.
- Support project documentation efforts, including life-cycle cost analysis reviews, M&V documentation, and preparation of government-required deliverables.
- Coordinate with installations, ESCOs, and AFIMSC Detachments to resolve technical questions, track rebate and utility rate considerations, and maintain consistent project data.
- Enter and manage project status data in designated tracking systems, supporting weekly updates and reporting requirements.
- Prepare briefings, written analyses, and comment packages for government review during each project phase.
- Support alignment of proposed solutions with DAF energy strategy, ESPC/UESC Playbooks, and applicable design standards.
- Contribute to lessons learned, best practices, and process improvements for enterprise energy project execution.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or a related technical field from an accredited U.S. institution.
Certification:
- Professional engineering registration preferred, not required
- Ability to receive ESPC Project Facilitator certification from DOE FEMP
Experience:
- 3-7 years of experience in facility energy projects, building systems, or infrastructure modernization.
- Familiarity with third-party financed energy projects (ESPC, UESC) and DOE/FEMP guidelines.
- Ability to review basic engineering calculations, design documents, and life-cycle cost analyses.
- Experience with project coordination, documentation, and use of Microsoft Office applications.
- S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.
Kanaka Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information (family medical history), or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. EEO/AA employer/Vet/Disabled.
