Energy Efficiency Project Manager, Policy & Ratings (Remote - US) - Energy Solutions - USA
Chicago, IL
About the Job
Interested in joining a growing company where you will work with talented colleagues, enhance a supportive and energetic culture, and be part of the climate solution? At Energy Solutions, we focus on the big impacts. And we believe that market-based programs can be a powerful force to deliver large-scale energy, carbon, and water-use savings. Since 1995, we've harnessed that power to offer proven, performance-based solutions for our utility, government, and institutional customers.
We are currently seeking a highly motivated, conscientious, and accountable Project Manager to join our Policy & Ratings Team. The person selected to fill this position shall bring experience in technical project management, stakeholder collaborative facilitation, and on-the-job learning. Experience or familiarity with building energy technologies and systems such as, lighting, HVAC, water heating, envelope, water efficiency, demand response, distributed generation, electric vehicles, data analytics, and related technology solutions is desired to help create large scale savings for our clients. Familiarity with building energy codes and/or background in public policy is also desirable.
As a member of the Energy Solutions team, you will have a broad impact on energy efficiency markets and greenhouse gas reductions through our work for major North American utilities, city and state governments, and other national leaders in energy efficiency policy. This unique market opportunity, paired with Energy Solutions' mission driven approach, creates a perfect environment for individuals who want to have an active voice in shaping the energy future.
Daily responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Overall direction, management, quality control, and completion of project deliverables
- Managing project budgets, timelines, processes, and tasks with minimal oversight
- Facilitating the progress of multiple projects and bringing them to conclusion
- Proactively communicating project progress to management and clients
- Interacting with customers, clients, and external collaborators
- Conducting market research and data analysis
- Tracking of industry trends and other market changes that impact energy efficiency
- Organizing and facilitating virtual meetings and conference calls
- Conducting outreach to industry stakeholders
- Subcontractor management, including invoicing
- Conducting literature searches
Minimum qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree preferably in an energy-related or policy-related discipline, including environmental, electrical or mechanical engineering, public policy or economics degrees
- A minimum of two years of work related experience
- Will also accept well qualified candidates with at least four years of work related experience in lieu of a degree
- Technical experience in the field of lighting, HVAC, water heating, envelope, industrial processes, electric vehicles, demand response, distributed generation, and related technology solutions preferred
- Experience with energy codes and standards and/or specification development preferred
- Demonstrated ability to conduct detailed technical and quantitative analysis
- Intermediate experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Familiarity with task management software such as Monday.com
- Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work and thrive independently
- Willingness to conduct occasional business travel
- Enthusiasm for working within a diverse, collaborative team
Compensation to commensurate with experience with the pay band of $65k - $75k/Annually
Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a generous retirement package. Energy Solutions provides an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, other pre-tax contribution plans and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Equal Opportunity Employer
Energy Solutions is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Energy Solutions conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility
We live out our mission day in and day out by helping our clients and communities generate clean energy solutions the world needs. Our success is dependent on developing a team of creative thinkers, innovators, and a workforce that reflects the diversity of our world. To that end, we're committed to hiring, promoting, and retaining a diversity of talent, and infusing inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) throughout our business. We encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds and all walks of life to apply. Come grow with us at Energy Solutions!
Office Locations and a Remote Workforce
Energy Solutions is a predominantly remote workforce with offices in six different locations. At this time, we are not accepting applications from the following states (Alaska, Delaware, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Wyoming).
Background Check Information
Information will be requested to perform the compulsory background check. A drug screen and authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely are preconditions of employment. Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.
Reasonable Accommodations
Energy Solutions is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations in completing this application, interviewing, and/or completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please email accommodation@energy-solution.com.
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