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 role oversees contractors and project delivery to ensure quality, residential code compliance, and adherence to timelines and budgets. The CPM conducts site visits and inspections, coordinates installation and quality assurance processes, maintains documentation, and keeps homeowners, contractors, and internal teams informed. The position also supports participant engagement through clear explanations of project scope and benefits, trusted relationships, and responsive, transparent communication. Travel throughout Southern California for site visits is required, with mileage reimbursement provided.
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 (MVR) check.
- Reliable vehicle for local travel throughout Southern California.
- Ability to oversee residential retrofit and remodel work, contractors, and residential code compliance.
- Trustworthiness, responsiveness, clear communication, and commitment to community engagement.
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 and oversee residential efficiency and electrification retrofit projects from planning through completion.
- Manage contractor relationships and promote accountability, quality, and adherence to timelines and budgets.
- 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.
- Work with installers to manage installation and QA/QC processes.
- Communicate consistently with homeowners, contractors, stakeholders, and internal teams.
- Coordinate incentive layering, follow-up surveys, and continuous improvement practices.
- Identify and proactively 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 documentation.
- Travel locally throughout Southern California for site visits, up to 25%.
Benefits
- Flexible workplace arrangements and work-life balance.
- Employee wellbeing programs.
- Donation matching and volunteer opportunities.
- Education reimbursement.
- Retirement planning.
- 401(k) matching.
- Mentorship programs.
- Free access to professional development resources such as LinkedIn Learning.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
