Program Manager, Codes & Standards (BPC)

Department Information

Description of Job

Starting Salary Range: $70,012.80 - $90,001.60 Annually, Anticipated $78,000.00

• This position is eligible for a hybrid and/or remote working arrangement. Hybrid positions are expected to be present at the office location for no less than one day per work week.

Description of Role

• Provide critical thinking, guidance, and support on Building Performance Colorado (BPC). Support may include:
  • Answering building owner questions via Help Center tickets, emails, or voicemails.
  • Managing programmatic tasks, tracking deliverables, and updating status.
  • Ensuring timely programmatic updates, communications deployments and troubleshooting problems as they may arise.
• Perform program administration responsibilities including procurement, vendor or grantee management, invoicing, reporting, and budget management.
• Assist with implementing state and federal awards intended to drive adoption and implementation of advanced building decarbonization and energy efficiency initiatives, including program design, implementation, and reporting.

• Collaboratively manage and maintain positive external relationships with program stakeholders, private sector partners, and other external influencers.
• Lead building, utility, or other stakeholder group meetings. Direct and de-escalate (when necessary) complex, high-friction conversations with commercial real estate groups, landlords, and trade associations.
• Work with CEO communications staff to prepare collateral resources that support program recruitment and technical assistance, outreach, and educational activities including newsletters, presentations, networking, and collaboration with internal and external resources.
• Provide presentations and/or represent the CEO in public forums and at industry events.

• Develop, monitor, and report on progress toward program operational measures and goals.
• Evaluate program outcomes and propose changes to the Sr. Program Manager and Unit Director for program improvements and to support the annual strategic planning process.
• Promote data-driven decision making through the collection, organization, and utilization of program data.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

• Four years of professional experience in project/program management focused on building energy efficiency, municipal climate policy, energy auditing, community development/planning, or sustainability programs; or a bachelor’s degree in a related field (public administration, environmental science, engineering, sustainability, etc.) and three years of professional experience in a related field.
• Experience facilitating stakeholder engagements, as well as navigating challenging discussions.
• Ability to handle tough conversations calmly and professionally.
• Self-starter mindset—willing to ask questions, spot operational gaps early, and step up to assist team members.
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal, listening, and diplomacy skills to build positive relationships.
• Demonstrates a high level of initiative and strong work ethic. Ability to work both independently and with a team environment on complex, multi-faceted work streams and manage work streams from start to finish.

• Understanding of building energy programs, adoption, and implementation.
• Demonstrated understanding of building energy consumption data, benchmarking frameworks (e.g., ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager), and energy performance metrics (EUI, GHG emissions intensity).
• Understanding of regulatory policies, regulatory enforcement, or similar .
• Experience managing data workflows, monitoring compliance metrics, or administering municipal/utility energy initiatives.
• Direct experience drafting, implementing, or complying with BPS ordinances, building energy codes, or performance-based compliance pathways.

• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or Building Energy Assessment Professional (BEAP)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• LEED AP (BD C or O M)

Supplemental Information

To Apply:

A cover letter and resume must be submitted with the application for consideration. Your cover letter and resume must provide sufficient detail about your background and experience to allow the screening panel to properly assess your experience in the required elements, including your experience and achievements.

The State of Colorado/Office of the Governor offers a generous benefits package including:

• Annual leave accrued at 13.33 hours per month (4 weeks a year)
• Sick leave accrued at 6.66 hours a month (10 days a year)
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Medical and dental plans
• State paid life insurance policy of $50,000
• Choice of 2 retirement plans
• 401K and 457 plans
• State paid Short Term Disability coverage
• Additional optional life and disability plans
• Credit Union Membership
• RTD pass
• Training and professional development

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

ADAAA Accommodations

The Office of the Governor is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Staffing Coordinator (the Director of Human Resources) at gov_hr@state.co.us.

Conditions of Employment

Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment.