Existing Buildings Downstream Lighting Lead

TRC Companies, Inc. • Portland, OR

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About The Position

TRC, Member of WSP, seeks a Lighting Lead for its Existing Buildings commercial downstream lighting program. The role is responsible for program delivery, client management, support for future program design, development and oversight of the project pipeline, incentive budget management, and strategic direction to improve program performance and customer engagement. The Lighting Lead coordinates with internal technical and outreach teams, clients, trade allies, subcontractors, vendors, and community partners to support program development and delivery, operational improvements, program goals, and successful lighting project development and close-out. The position reports to and works closely with the Program Manager, and supports operations, measure development, and program development teams on downstream lighting. The role is located in Oregon.

The successful candidate will bring energy-efficiency program management experience, strong communication and business skills, and the ability to lead subcontractors and cross-functional teams. Experience with commercial lighting technologies is highly desirable. The role also calls for experience with tracking systems, budget management, client consulting, and managing multiple tasks and data.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Direct client interface experience.
• Understanding of energy-efficiency lighting programs.
• Excellent client management skills.
• Self-driven, with critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong teamwork and effective communication in person, by email, and by phone.
• Ability to contribute to multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail.
• Excellent time-management skills, including monitoring and managing project progress.
• Ability to coordinate, schedule, and professionally conduct team meetings.
• Basic knowledge of energy efficiency.
• Technical knowledge of lighting systems and understanding of manufacturer and distributor business models and their relationship with installation contractors.
• Strong computer proficiency, including successful day-to-day work and meeting attendance.
• Experience with MS Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and ability to conduct independent computer-based research.

Nice To Haves

• Lighting program implementation or design experience is preferred.
• Experience with commercial lighting technologies is highly desirable.
• Experience managing energy-efficiency programs and leading subcontractors and cross-functional teams.
• Experience designing tracking systems, managing budgets, and serving as the point person for consulting clients.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main client contact for lighting, responding to requests and communicating program changes, issues, and developments.
• Serve as the internal team’s main point of contact for lighting program strategy.
• Assist in designing, developing, and executing program strategy to meet annual energy-savings and incentive-budget goals.
• Collaborate with Operations, Program Development, Data, Outreach, Marketing, Program Management, trade allies, clients, and community partners on program designs and implementation plans.
• Manage third-party vendors to ensure performance aligns with contractual expectations.
• Review and approve incentive applications and exceptions as required.
• Ensure compliance with program guidelines and client expectations.
• Develop operational processes for special promotions and initiatives.
• Monitor program performance and analyze pipeline trends to identify opportunities to accelerate project completion.
• Identify and implement improvements to customer experience, operations, risk management, and program outcomes.
• Support lighting measure development by collecting stakeholder input, researching customer impact, proposing program designs, and using data-driven insights to respond to requests.
• Coordinate with other program functional areas to exchange ideas, promote collaboration, and leverage best practices.
• Represent the program at strategy and development meetings with the client, PDC, other PMCs, and subcontractors.
• Support standard and ad hoc internal and external reporting requests to demonstrate performance and inform strategic planning.
• Manage, develop, and refine tracking systems for goals, budget management, and forecasting.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with traditional and Roth IRA options and company match
• Paid time off, ranging from 15 to 25 days per year depending on employment status and seniority
• At least 8 paid holidays per year for full-time employees
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with applicable state laws
• Potential eligibility for the Company’s annual discretionary bonus program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed