Senior Program Manager, Commercial New Construction

CLEAResult

18d

About The Position

At CLEAResult, we lead the transition to a sustainable, equitable, and carbon-neutral energy-efficient future for our communities and our planet. We do that by creating a people-first culture built on trust, accountability, and transparency; where every employee – regardless of position, role, or identity is treated with respect and given an equal chance to thrive. We are looking for a talented individual to join our team as a Senior Program Manager! The Senior Program Manager will lead CLEAResult’s implementation of a Commercial New Construction program in the Pacific Northwest. This role is ultimately accountable for all phases of program implementation, including budget management, program implementation, performance tracking, client & customer satisfaction, robust training and education offerings, subcontractor management, equity and inclusion outcomes, and leading overall program strategy. The Senior PM will serve as the primary contact for the client and have overall accountability for successful delivery of the program. Here at CLEAResult, you will fit right in with our energetic team if you are resourceful, resilient, and kind.

Requirements

8+ years of project/program management experience, in energy efficiency or utility programs
5+ years of people management experience, including experience navigating or facilitating difficult conversations related to culture, bias, inclusion, or conflict in a professional setting
Experience managing large-scale commercial programs
Understanding of commercial construction building codes, energy modeling, and energy efficiency measures
Excellent communication, client management, and leadership skills
Demonstrated experience leading equity-centered initiatives or integrating DEI into program strategy, team leadership, or community engagement
Be based in Oregon with the ability to travel regularly in the Pacific Northwest, to the CLEAResult Portland, Oregon office, Client Portland office, Customer Sites and as attend regional and national conferences

Responsibilities

Lead contract and subcontract execution, ensuring compliance and alignment with client and company requirements and expectations
Ensure accurate and timely budget tracking and reporting, KPI tracking, and accurate 18-month client energy savings forecasts
Support process and tool improvements to enhance program delivery
Ensure accurate reporting and data management
Integrate equity considerations into all program systems and processes, including tracking demographic data (where allowable), identifying disparities, and reporting on equity-related KPIs
Lead a supportive and inclusive team culture that promotes high performance and engagement for a diversity of multi-functional teams (~30 people) and 12+ subcontractor organizations, and directly manage 4-7 direct reports, including people managers
Model inclusive leadership practices, address conflict through an equity lens, and cultivate psychological safety and belonging across the team
Build capacity among subcontractors, especially COBID certified and emerging firms, by identifying needs, providing guidance, and ensuring equitable work distribution
Work cross functionally with a variety of teams (engineering, operations, marketing, etc.)
Serving as primary liaison with Client for both day-to-day management as well as strategic planning and ensuring program implementation aligns with client requirements, market trends, and customer needs.
Developing strategies to expand participation and realize energy savings across commercial market sectors, with a particular focus on ensuring participation by priority customers who have historically been underserved by efficiency programs
Providing oversight and guidance for our market engagement offerings, grants and the training & education series serving the high-performance building design community of architects, engineers, developers, owners and more who are critical to the program’s success
Building and sustaining authentic relationships with community-based organizations, culturally specific associations, and rural partners to broaden program reach and build trust
Ensuring program design, communication, and outreach are culturally responsive, accessible, and grounded in equity best practices

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; we also offer a company-paid health care concierge service to help navigate our health plan to make the best decisions for you and yours
401(k) with company match
Paid vacation, sick, personal and parental leave time
Paid Volunteer Time: giving back to our communities is important to us
Employee Recognition Program – convert your recognition points into gift cards
Employee Assistance Program – offers benefits to help you manage daily responsibilities
Access to on-demand training courses to advance further in your career

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