Construction Project Manager
About The Position
The Construction Project Manager (CPM) leads residential energy-efficiency and electrification retrofit and remodel projects for the Southern California Equitable Building Decarbonization (SoCal EBD) program, from planning through completion. The program is a direct-install initiative developed and led by the California Energy Commission and Los Angeles County to reduce building carbon emissions and expand access to clean-energy solutions in underserved communities. The CPM oversees contractor performance, project quality, residential code compliance, schedules, budgets, and project documentation. The role requires technical experience in residential retrofits and a proactive, community-centered approach. The CPM builds trusted relationships with homeowners and contractors, communicates transparently and responsively, supports program participation, and helps ensure projects meet community needs and decarbonization goals. The role is based in the Riverside/San Bernardino area and requires local travel throughout Southern California for site visits, up to 25%. A reliable vehicle is required; mileage reimbursement is included.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, or one year of related experience may substitute for one year of education.
- At least 5 years of professional experience in construction management, residential building retrofits, energy-efficiency upgrades, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or a related field.
- Valid driver’s license and successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Records check.
- Reliable vehicle for local travel throughout Southern California, with travel of up to 25%.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual or multilingual proficiency.
- Contractor State License Board (CSLB) license.
- Certification with BPI, LEED, USGBC, or another energy-efficiency or building-science organization.
- Familiarity with energy-efficiency or electrification practices in construction.
- Degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
Responsibilities
- Lead residential energy-efficiency and electrification retrofit projects from planning through completion.
- Manage contractor relationships and promote accountability, quality, schedule adherence, and budget compliance.
- Assist in preparing and finalizing each participant’s scope of work.
- Review and interpret residential building codes to ensure work meets regulatory standards.
- Conduct site visits, inspections, and progress evaluations.
- Coordinate with installers on installation and quality assurance/quality control processes.
- Communicate clearly and consistently with homeowners, contractors, and internal teams.
- Coordinate incentive layering, follow-up surveys, and continuous improvement practices.
- Proactively identify and resolve project issues and risks.
- Support program participation by building trust with clients and explaining project scope and benefits.
- Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting.
- Manage project planning and initiation, scheduling, execution, monitoring, budgeting, cost compliance, closeout, and coordination.
Benefits
- Flexible workplace arrangements and work-life balance.
- Employee wellbeing programs.
- Donation matching.
- Volunteer opportunities.
- Education reimbursement.
- Retirement planning.
- 401(k) matching.
- Mentorship programs.
- Free access to professional development resources such as LinkedIn Learning.
- Mileage reimbursement for required site-visit travel.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
