Project Manager - Customer Energy Solutions

City of Austin • Austin, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, this position is responsible for managing the work involving the coordination of one or more large or moderately complex administrative projects or activities that require a high degree of specialized knowledge. The position will lead Austin Energy’s multifamily energy efficiency, electrification, and demand-side management programs within CES. It will oversee and develop a cohesive portfolio of new and existing initiatives and continue driving a long-term strategy to expand program participation, with a strong emphasis on marketing, education, diverse community engagement, and outreach to low- and moderate-income residents. Additionally, the role will provide focused leadership to ensure the multifamily segment contributes effectively to Austin Energy’s energy efficiency and demand response goals in alignment with the Resource, Generation, and Climate Protection Plan. This position has been designated as a Critical Employee position. Critical Employees are considered necessary and vital and supports activities that impact City or department operations. This work can be done while at a designated work site or while working at an alternate work location. Critical employees who are able to work at an alternative work location are required to do so. Schedules may be modified, and employees may be reassigned to another area during extraordinary situations or emergency conditions to provide essential services.

Requirements

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field or major coursework in project management, plus six (6) years of progressively responsible work experience in managing projects.
• Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and codes associate project assignment.
• Knowledge of project accounting and methodologies and the principles, methods, and practices of project management.
• Knowledge of design principles, practices, procedures, and estimating techniques.
• Knowledge of budget policies and principles.
• Knowledge of contract policies and procedures.
• Skill in adapting, interpreting, and applying guidelines and standards.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• Skill in using available applicable software packages.
• Skill in evaluating contract agreements.
• Skill in negotiating with various audiences to accomplish objectives.
• Skill in written and oral communications including public presentations.
• Skill in completing projects within the required scheduling.
• Ability to make prompt decisions and develop new and relative ideas for providing a quality product and quality customer service with little or no supervision.
• Ability to perform all facets of projects with little or no supervision.
• Ability to plan, execute, and control a project (establishing realistic estimates and reporting metrics).
• Ability to assess and analyze project risks and exposures, identify options and alternatives, make decisions, and implement corrective actions.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy in all public contacts.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and difficult situations.
• Ability to communicate in oral or written format to a variety of audiences.

Nice To Haves

• Team supervisory or Team lead experience in program delivery and implementation at a utility or program implementation firm.
• Experience with the Multifamily and Commercial building sectors including but not limited to: Experience with Building science and energy efficiency practices of both existing and new construction
• Experience Reading MEP drawings
• Field experience and testing of mechanical systems
• Obtained or have a strong understand behind Building Performance Institute and RESNET principles and certifications
• Ability to travel to various work locations for regular work assignments.

Responsibilities

• Manages the design, development, and implementation of projects to include, but not limited to, gathering and defining the project requirements; obtains staffing requirements; and forms projected teams.
• Manages the selection process and administers consultant services, including negotiating contract terms and fees by negotiating the contract, approving the consultant's product, approving payment to consultant, initiating poor performance remedies, etc.
• Develops short- and long-range plans for future to ongoing projects, including estimating timelines for start-up and completion of projects.
• Manages, monitors, and reviews contracts and contractors to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, including administering change orders and estimates.
• Coordinates and prepares reports and correspondence in response to requests for information from City Manager's Office, Mayor, and City Council Offices; prepares City Council agenda material such as ordinance memorandums and presentations.
• Prepares and delivers presentations to the City Manager, management team, and department directors.
• Suggests and implements management solutions to address new or ongoing challenges faced by the City organization.
• Manages the performance of professional staff in work involving organizational structure review and operations research and related work reviewing departments, divisions, and programs.
• Assists in planning, directing, and coordinating, through subordinate level staff, the department work plan; meets with management staff to identify and resolve problems; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; and reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures.
• Provides technical advice and assistance to City management, field personnel, contractors, etc.
• May provide leadership and/or supervision to assigned employees or project management.

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits
• generous leave
• work-life balance programs
• extensive benefits
• Retirement Security
• Career Growth
• professional development
• leadership opportunities
• Modern Workspaces
• innovative and sustainable environments
• collaboration and inspiration

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level