Energy Project Manager

IPS-Integrated Project Services•Blue Bell, Pennsylvania

About The Position

IPS is seeking an Energy Project Manager to join its team at an East Coast office in MA, NJ, MD, PA, or NC. The role identifies and evaluates opportunities during capital project planning and design and assesses their contribution to operational energy, emissions, and water KPIs. The successful candidate will use research on proven strategies and emerging technologies to guide colleagues and partners toward innovative solutions, communicate ideas clearly, and present project benefits to colleagues and clients. The position works with clients to clarify corporate sustainability goals and coordinate design alignment across disciplines. It involves energy modeling, benchmarking, planning, and analysis; evaluating major plant equipment, utility generation, and MEP and process systems; and developing energy conservation, electrification, and HVAC retrofit strategies. The role also supports applicable LEED credits, facility energy audits, and life cycle cost analyses. This is a client-facing, safety-sensitive position involving field work and client-site visits. Travel is 5–20% or as required by the assigned project, and an extended client-site assignment may be possible. The work may occur indoors or outdoors and may require adherence to cleanroom gowning protocols.

Requirements

At least 7 years of industry experience in engineering, building science, or project management.
At least 3 years of experience in energy modeling and LEED Optimized Energy Performance submissions.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
LEED GA/AP.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate concisely, clearly, and compellingly.
Ability to stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and climb ladders as necessary.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors, potentially under varying conditions, and adhere to strict cleanroom gowning protocol.
Ability to travel and commute routinely, access to reliable transportation, and willingness to follow client-site safety rules.

Nice To Haves

Experience with complex projects; life sciences or manufacturing sector experience is preferred.
Master’s degree or professional certificate in a related field.
Experience in carbon accounting.
LEED AP with specialty or greater LEED/USGBC/GBCI involvement.
CEM or another energy-focused certification.
CxA or another commissioning certification.
Experience with IES VE.
Experience with Revit and other CAD tools.

Responsibilities

Identify and clarify clients’ corporate sustainability goals and coordinate other disciplines’ design alignment with overall project drivers and goals.
Perform energy modeling and manage the development and deliverables of energy models produced by others.
Conduct capital project energy benchmarking, planning, and analysis at the campus, building, and system levels.
Evaluate major plant equipment, utility generation, and MEP and process systems for energy conservation opportunities.
Conduct electrification studies in coordination with Mechanical and Electrical Engineers and local electric utilities.
Provide architectural and mechanical/energy-related support for applicable LEED credits.
Support energy audits for various facility types.
Identify HVAC retrofit and upgrade strategies to reduce annual energy consumption.
Perform Life Cycle Cost Analysis to evaluate the total cost of owning, operating, maintaining, and disposing of an asset.
Present ideas and project benefits to colleagues and clients.