Energy Efficiency Engineering Project Manager

Stefanini Group•Newark, NJ

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

Stefanini Group is hiring an Energy Efficiency Engineering Project Manager in Newark, NJ. This hybrid role requires a minimum of three days per week in the office or in the field performing inspections. The position involves providing program management oversight for energy efficiency projects, ensuring compliance with BPU orders and client procedures, and managing scope, schedule, and budget. The role requires developing and maintaining project implementation processes, interfacing with various stakeholders, and performing quality assurance/quality control. Familiarity with residential and commercial energy efficiency program incentive structures is essential, as is managing customer relationships to ensure high satisfaction levels. The Project Manager will coordinate vendor and contractor activities, review deliverables, monitor performance, process invoices, and ensure compliance with safety protocols. Data compilation and analysis for project status monitoring and management reporting are key responsibilities, including forecasting monthly project status. Projects may involve installing various energy conservation measures (ECMs) such as HVAC, lighting, motors, and energy management systems. The role also includes assisting with special projects and ad hoc requests.

Requirements

B.S. Degree plus 8 years of experience in the space of energy efficiency programs, construction, or related fields. In lieu of a degree, 12 years of experience in the space of energy efficiency programs, construction, or related field
Experience processing milestone-based construction payments and forecasting financial spend
Knowledge of energy efficiency measures, implementation, and cost
Demonstrated excellent communication skills (oral and written)
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel & MS Word)
Commitment to process improvement and attention to detail
Able to travel within Client territory to conduct meetings with customers, perform inspections, and manage relationships with contractors
Valid US driver's license
Vendor management, invoicing skills.

Nice To Haves

Building Performance Institute Certifications preferred.
Certified Energy Manager preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage the processes for implementing energy efficiency projects and programs in accordance with requirements for BPU approved programs.
Interface with CLIENT associates, vendors, customers and outside consultants to assure the Program rules and requirements are maintained, the projects are cost effective, and the information needed for management and regulatory reporting is accurate and timely.
Develop and customize a customer's project proposal to maximize incentives and energy savings by combining commercial & industrial program incentive structures.
Coordinate and direct the activities of business development, trade allies, and vendors.
Review vendor deliverables.
Monitor vendor performance and review/process vendor invoices.
Perform and oversee program and project QA/QC as required; Apply knowledge in energy savings measures and techniques to program and project oversight.
Perform project site visits as required
Compile and analyze data from various projects / sources to monitor the status of customer projects and report to management.
Projects may include the installation of various energy conservation measures (ECMs) such as HVAC, lighting, motors, energy management systems, etc., as appropriate for the program.
Analyze performance results for management reports; Provide monthly project status forecasts;
Must be proficient with working independently while maintaining and applying working knowledge of CLIENT Standards of Business Controls and meet management's expectations for effective internal business controls.
Manage customer relationships to provide program services with a high level of customer satisfaction.
Ensure vendor and employee compliance with safety protocols and practices.