Senior Project Manager

New Ecology•Baltimore, MD

7d•$75,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

New Ecology, Inc. seeks candidates for the position of Senior Project Manager in its Baltimore office. The Senior Project Manager will be a part of the Green Building Division which works on high-performance new construction and major renovation building projects. The Senior Project Manager will work directly with property owners and real estate development teams to improve the performance, occupant health and resiliency of multifamily buildings. The work requires technical architectural and mechanical competency, knowledge of building science and green building practices/technologies, experience with the implementation of energy efficiency improvement strategies, and working experience managing Green Building certification projects. In addition to execution of direct consulting services, the Senior Project Manager will eventually manage and mentor a small team of Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers. The Senior Project Manager is expected to coordinate with the Directors and Principal Director as it relates to business development and client deliverables, and will collaborate extensively with other technical staff across the company’s offices. New Ecology is an innovative, nationally-recognized, non-profit corporation. Our core work is providing energy efficiency and green building services that cost-effectively improve the performance, health and durability of buildings. Our clients are typically owners of multifamily housing (with an emphasis on affordable housing) and community-based projects such as municipal, educational, and arts buildings. Projects include buildings that are being newly constructed, renovated, or are just seeking improved performance; see www.newecology.org .

Requirements

The ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong MC Excel and Word and writing skills
Competence in reading and interpreting specifications and plans
Expertise in building science, with a preference for experience with Passive House approaches to building design and construction
Knowledge of HVAC systems and building codes
Knowledge of multifamily buildings/building systems
Construction management and field inspection abilities
Successful supervisory experience
A LEED and/or Passive House accreditation and experience in actually certifying green building projects is required
A strong desire to work on energy efficiency and sustainability issues at the building level
The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial, results-oriented, and a team player
The candidate must have a technical knowledge of building systems and operations, green building approaches and best practices, and experience in project management, coordination, and implementation
The candidate should also possess strong client communication skills
The candidate should be prepared for increased responsibility in a rapidly growing company and should be motivated to help build New Ecology’s reputation and services

Responsibilities

Leading efforts to identify and target feasible, cost-effective sustainable design and performance strategies
Directly managing a suite of projects and overseeing the work of others
Attending project meetings and leading discussions on relevant sustainability issues
Developing energy efficiency and renewable energy strategies for new construction and renovation projects
Reviewing technical documents like building plans, specifications, and submittals to ensure that green design intent and certification requirements are incorporated and that green features are buildable
Educating team members on and facilitating, documenting, and tracking compliance with green building rating systems, such as LEED, Passive House, Enterprise Green Communities, and Energy Star
Performing construction site inspections to ensure that projects are built as designed, that program requirements are met, and that problems are identified and resolved to the owner’s satisfaction
Conducting post-occupancy evaluations of projects to ensure they perform as intended
Securing grants and rebates for clients, including writing proposals, working with utility representatives, and filing rebate forms
Representing clients before government agencies in permitting and compliance discussions
Technical mentoring and managing a team of Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers on project work
Providing QA/QC oversight and review of project deliverables produced by Project and Assistant Project Managers
Writing reports and case studies
Developing new and recurring client business and writing contracts
Representing New Ecology at conferences
Meeting regularly with supervisee to discuss work, troubleshoot issues, provide guidance and understand needs
Understanding workload and monitoring for volume, prioritization, and triaging
Career development and opportunities (including creating goals, identifying growth opportunities, and supporting professional achievements such as trainings, certifications, and other progression)
Resolving employee issues, in partnership with HR as needed
Managing timesheet submissions and reviews, weekly, ensuring appropriate allocation of time
Forecasting and approving paid time off
Evaluating professional performance, soliciting and delivering constructive feedback on a regular basis, and completing the annual review process for direct reports