Energy Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description:

Client offers energy design and support services to the energy industry and is expanding our energy market throughout its footprint in renewables, decarbonization, energy management and fossil fuels. Client is looking for an energetic, self-motivated person with experience in the energy market. This position will be responsible for leading energy project development, being a client liaison, managing larger, multi-disciplinary projects, and staying ahead of the latest trends in the energy sector.

Position summary:

Responsible for delivering all project objectives for assigned projects including scope, schedule and budget.

Essential functions and responsibilities

Technical Sales Leadership Expertise:

• Active sales and business development person with an emphasis on the energy market growth &
• Client liaison &
• Have a thorough knowledge of technical practices, principles, and interrelationships in the energy market
• Serve as a technical advisor and knowledge resource by training and assisting other team members
• Develop team subject matter experts
• Assist in the strategic planning process

Project/Program Management:

• Establish client and project plans aligned with practice and market objectives
• Build, maintain and diversify strong client relationships
• Participate in selecting project team(s)
• Manage team workflow for maximum efficiency and profitability
• Handle meetings, work sessions, public hearings, and applicable trade shows
• Prepare change orders and addenda to contracts
• Effectively communicate, coordinate, and cooperate with other practices and markets to maximize efficiency and customer service
• Manage and complete the project billing process
• Assume ultimate responsibility for the collection of amounts due, utilizing the accounting staff in the collection of fees as needed
• Make significant decisions which have a broad impact on our markets and operations

Staff Management

• Supervise, develop, and mentor direct reports
• Evaluate and anticipate knowledge and skill needs and ensure appropriate project staffing levels to meet them
• Coordinate internal work activities internally to provide seamless client service
• Set team performance standards to meet practice and market goals of company and coach team members to achieve high performance
• Hold direct reports accountable to meet Success Plan and team goals
• Management subconsultants

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited engineering program or equivalent training and experience
• 10+ years' experience working in the energy field or on energy related projects
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Preferred Experience

• Licensed Professional Engineer or accredited energy professional
• Energy related experience – design and/or field related
• PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification
• CEM (Certified Energy Manager) Certification
• Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
• Experience working with/for national and regional energy clients and Energy Service Companies
• Project management and business development experience
• Experience managing multidiscipline project teams

Working Conditions

• Work is performed within a general office environment 80% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.
• Field work is required on occasions where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.

MUST HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited engineering program or equivalent training and experience.
• 10+ years' experience working in the energy field or on energy related projects.
• Experience in the energy market.
• Experience working with/for national and regional energy clients and Energy Service Companies
• Proficient in Microsoft Office