Energy Solutions Lead Project Manager
About The Position
Community Housing Partners (CHP) is seeking an experienced project management leader to oversee energy efficiency, weatherization, and home health and safety projects. The role provides day-to-day leadership, coaching, and supervision to Project Managers, while directly managing a smaller portfolio of complex or high-risk projects. It is responsible for project quality and performance, consistent processes, accurate records, compliance with utility and funding requirements, and effective collaboration with contractors, utility partners, weatherization providers, property stakeholders, and internal teams. The position combines office and field-based work, with limited remote flexibility subject to supervisor approval. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional extended or evening hours based on project needs. Travel throughout CHP’s service area is required, including occasional overnight travel. The role is based in Christiansburg, Virginia. CHP is a mission-driven nonprofit working to create healthy, sustainable, and affordable homes and communities. The organization describes its work as grounded in environmental, economic, and social responsibility, and carried out with private and public partners.
Requirements
- 6–8 years of experience in project management, construction management, weatherization, energy efficiency, or related program delivery, including complex projects.
- 1–2 years of leadership experience, including supervising, coaching, mentoring, or coordinating team workloads.
- Strong understanding of residential construction, energy efficiency, building performance, and quality assurance.
- Experience managing multiple projects, budgets, timelines, contractors, and compliance requirements.
- Ability to identify challenges, improve processes, and maintain accurate, audit-ready documentation.
- Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, project tracking tools, and collaboration platforms.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout the service area, including occasional overnight travel.
Nice To Haves
- Degree in construction management, engineering, building science, energy, or a related field.
- Knowledge of HUD, DOE, and utility-funded energy programs.
- Industry certifications such as BPI or NABCEP.
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and supervision to assigned Project Managers.
- Coordinate workloads, establish priorities, and support staff professional development and performance management.
- Help resolve complex project challenges and maintain consistent team performance.
- Oversee utility-funded energy efficiency, weatherization, and home health and safety projects from planning through completion.
- Directly manage a smaller portfolio of complex or high-risk projects.
- Monitor project schedules, milestones, risks, contractor performance, and quality standards.
- Conduct targeted site visits and quality checks to ensure work meets program and safety requirements.
- Develop and maintain consistent project management tools, workflows, and documentation standards.
- Ensure accurate reporting, complete project records, and compliance with utility and funding requirements.
- Analyze project performance, identify trends, and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and reduce rework.
- Collaborate with contractors, utility partners, weatherization providers, property stakeholders, and internal teams.
- Address project obstacles, coordinate solutions, and communicate progress and risks to leadership.
- Support continuous improvement and identify opportunities to strengthen program delivery.
Benefits
- 30 days off in the first year, including paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on the first of the month following the hire date.
- Paid maternity and paternity leave available after 90 days.
- CHP 403(b) retirement plan with up to 5% in employer contributions: a 3% contribution regardless of employee contributions, plus a 2% match when the employee contributes.
- Limited remote work opportunities, subject to supervisor approval.
- Opportunities to lead and grow through developing team members and improving processes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
