Journeyman Energy Project Manager-RELOCATION PROVIDED

JBW Federal•Panama City, FL

About The Position

JBW Federal, a subsidiary of the Kanaka Foundation, is hiring a Journeyman Energy Project Manager to provide technical and administrative support for the development and execution of third-party financed energy projects, including ESPCs, UESCs, and related resilience efforts. The position supports technical reviews across all project phases—Preliminary Assessment (PA), Investment Grade Audit (IGA), construction, and performance—to help ensure technical accuracy, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with applicable DoD and federal energy management policies. The role uses an engineering or technical background to review calculations and design concepts and coordinate project documentation with AF OEA, AFIMSC Detachments, and installation stakeholders. It also supports project facilitation, required documentation and reporting, alignment with Department of the Air Force energy strategy and applicable standards, and continuous improvement of enterprise energy project execution.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or a related technical field from an accredited U.S. institution.
Three to seven years of experience in facility energy projects, building systems, or infrastructure modernization.
Familiarity with third-party financed energy projects, including ESPC and UESC, and DOE/FEMP guidelines.
Ability to review basic engineering calculations, design documents, and life-cycle cost analyses.
Experience with project coordination, documentation, and Microsoft Office applications.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.
Ability to receive ESPC Project Facilitator certification from DOE FEMP.

Nice To Haves

Professional engineering registration is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist with project facilitation for multiple energy projects.
Perform technical reviews of proposed Energy Conservation Measures across mechanical, electrical, and distributed energy systems.
Support project documentation, including life-cycle cost analysis reviews, measurement and verification documentation, and government-required deliverables.
Coordinate with installations, ESCOs, and AFIMSC Detachments to resolve technical questions, track rebate and utility-rate considerations, and maintain consistent project data.
Enter and manage project status data in designated tracking systems, supporting weekly updates and reporting requirements.
Prepare briefings, written analyses, and comment packages for government review during each project phase.
Support alignment of proposed solutions with Department of the Air Force energy strategy, ESPC/UESC Playbooks, and applicable design standards.
Contribute to lessons learned, best practices, and process improvements for enterprise energy project execution.