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 role supports reviews through Preliminary Assessment (PA), Investment Grade Audit (IGA), construction, and performance phases to help ensure technical accuracy, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with applicable DoD and federal energy management policies. The position brings an engineering or technical background to reviews of calculations and design concepts and coordinates project documentation with AF OEA, AFIMSC Detachments, and installation stakeholders. The position also supports project coordination, government-required documentation and deliverables, project tracking and reporting, briefings, and alignment with DAF energy strategy and applicable playbooks and design standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or a related technical field from an accredited U.S. institution.
Ability to receive ESPC Project Facilitator certification from DOE FEMP.
3–7 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.

Nice To Haves

Professional engineering registration is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist with project facilitation for multiple energy projects and 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 and support 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 DAF energy strategy, ESPC/UESC Playbooks, and applicable design standards.
Contribute to lessons learned, best practices, and process improvements for enterprise energy project execution.