Senior Energy Efficiency Project Manager

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. For 27 years, we’ve harnessed that power to offer proven, performance-based solutions for our utility, government, and institutional customers. 

Our turnkey products accelerate energy efficiency, enable distributed energy resources, promote market development for beneficial products, and provide technical and policy support to set smart energy standards at the local, state, and national levels. Because of our focus on the market, our innovative products scale quickly and often deliver the majority of our clients’ energy savings. 

How do we do it? We look at the market end-to-end to target the best new technologies, work with key partners in the supply chain for seamless adoption, and then help governments and our market partners set rules that require people to use these beneficial technologies.

Why do we do it? Simply put, our market-based products deliver environmental and resource solutions that are better for business and better for society.

We are seeking a Senior Energy Efficiency Project Manager to join our Energy Efficiency programs team to help support our point-of-sale instant rebates foodservice programs in California and the Western U.S. 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 Program Administrators and other national leaders in the commercial foodservice (CFS) industry. This unique market opportunity, paired with Energy Solutions' mission-driven approach, creates a perfect environment for an individual who wants to have an active voice in shaping the nation’s energy future. 

Daily responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Overall direction, management, quality control and completion of program deliverables  
• Developing and managing multiple complex project budgets and tasks with minimal oversight  
• Facilitating the progress of new program launches and manage a portfolio of projects  
• Communicating program progress to management and clients  
• Interacting with clients, program participants, sub-contractors and external collaborators  
• Tracking of utility and energy efficiency trends and other market changes that impact CFS programs and the market 
• Leading proposal content development efforts  
• Organizing and facilitating in-person meetings, conference calls, and facilitated collaboration sessions  
• Conducting program status meetings, capture escalations and proactively resolve or bring issues to management as needed  

Minimum qualifications: 

• 8+ years of work experience and/or graduate school   
• A bachelor’s degree in an energy, engineering, or environmental related discipline 
• A minimum of 5 years project management experience including partnership management and program design development 
• Proven success launching new programs and initiatives desired 
• Experience in foodservice business and market a plus, but not required. Understanding of foodservice supply chain, market actors, drivers, barriers, and methods of engagement to drive program participation helpful. 
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams, including building team morale and fostering collaboration. 
• Demonstrated outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills, including risk management and mitigation 
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision on core CFS program activities 
• Experience supervising staff, mentoring to support junior staff growth, and delegating   
• Strong verbal communication, writing, data analysis and presentation skills. 
• Strong client communication and client relationship management skills. 
• Extensive experience using Microsoft Office (Office365, SharePoint, OneNote). 
• Ability to work, drive, and thrive juggling many activities and communications. 
• Willingness to conduct occasional business travel. 
• Provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination

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). 

To apply for this position please visit https://energy-solution.com/company/careers/. For more information about Energy Solutions, please visit us on our website at www.energy-solution.com. 

Information will be requested to perform the compulsory background check, drug screens are required and authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is a precondition of employment. Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.