Energy Project Manager

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Boston, MA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) is responsible for capital planning, project delivery, property management, and real estate services for the Commonwealth. DCAMM oversees over $2 billion in capital programs and projects and manages 5.5 million square feet of state buildings. The agency is committed to creating and managing forward-thinking, sustainable buildings to meet the needs of the Commonwealth’s citizens and achieve a zero-carbon future. DCAMM is a central agency in implementing key policy priorities, including promoting decarbonization and climate resilience in state facilities, repurposing underutilized state property for housing production, and increasing the participation of underrepresented groups in public construction contracting and the workforce. The Energy Project Manager (RPIII) will plan and manage projects to support DCAMM’s Zero Carbon Initiative, focusing on energy and water efficiency, decarbonization, resilience, and sustainability efforts at various Commonwealth facilities. The role involves coordinating with DCAMM offices, client agencies, and outside consultants for project development, procurement, and contract reviews. The DCAMM Energy Team works to improve sustainability, energy and water efficiency, resilience, and the environmental footprint of the Commonwealth. This position follows a hybrid work schedule.

Requirements

• Minimum of four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time technical or professional experience in urban or regional planning, environmental planning, transportation planning or land use planning.
• At least two years of the experience must have been in a professional capacity.
• Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License may be required based on assignment.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management experience.
• Experience implementing energy/water projects or similar project management experience.
• Thorough knowledge of planning, energy and water conservation, and sustainable building design principles and practices.
• Strong background in buildings and related systems.
• Ability to prepare and analyze spreadsheets and generate graphic representations of data.
• Ability to prepare and deliver technical presentations.
• Ability to coordinate multiple planning tasks, working both independently and with a diverse team.
• Ability to accomplish objectives with few established guidelines and with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated quantitative, financial, technical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience developing financial cash flows and tracking reports.
• Construction management experience.
• Ability to juggle a high volume of different projects with multiple vendors spread geographically across the Commonwealth with multiple client agency contacts.
• Ability to understand how scope of project will impact operations, and ability to communicate clearly to client agency to ensure their full cooperation and successful hand-off of project.
• Highly organized.
• Able to track multiple projects and communicate status when needed.
• Experience with MassSave programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and other standard business software tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from inception through procurement and support design and implementation.
• Work with facilities to develop project scopes that meet both savings requirements and facility needs.
• Work with consultants to develop proposed scopes for cost-effective projects based on the assessment of facility needs, existing conditions, existing utility consumption, and Commonwealth decarbonization goals.
• Review audits and reports to ensure pricing and paybacks align with applicable program requirements.
• Address client agency and facility questions and concerns.
• Manage procurement of design-build contractors to design and implement proposed project scopes.
• Ensure all managed steps comply with contract, laws, regulations, OHSA, building permits, and other construction requirements.
• Assist Design and Construction Teams throughout project design, implementation, closeout, and turnover for projects developed by Energy Team to ensure goals of project as presented in proposed scope are achieved.
• Manage project closeout including collection of utility incentives and vendor payment.
• Ensure internal DCAMM processes are followed.
• Manage small projects (Utility Vendor) from inception through implementation.
• Implementation for Utility Vendor projects may include collection of vendor permits prior to construction, monitoring of project throughout construction, and ensuring timely delivery of projects, accuracy of scopes, closeout, and turnover.
• Manage projects to support renewable generation and resilience.
• Develop procedures for coordinating site preventive maintenance needs for renewables including but not limited to PV, Wind, GSHP, and remaining CHPs.
• Assist with monitoring renewable installations for the Demand Response and Energy Credit programs.
• Work with client agencies and facilities to support energy information systems, savings optimization, demand response, and other Energy Team programs.
• Support DCAMM operations and maintenance staff to improve the efficiency and operations of its managed assets.
• Review, analyze, and make recommendations regarding technical aspects of energy, water, and carbon reduction projects for state facilities.
• Participate as an internal energy advisor on DCAMM building projects.
• Support other team members on financial, engineering, or other matters related to project delivery.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package.
• Work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree