Project Manager II

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Overview

TRC Advanced Energy (TRC) is a nationally known energy efficiency consultancy. TRC collaborates with clients to develop and implement market transforming programs and initiatives that promote energy efficiency, renewable energy, and green building in multiple market sectors across the US and around the world. These initiatives reduce energy costs, improve the health and safety conditions of buildings, while also helping the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. TRC acts nationally to address some of our country’s most challenging problems: global climate change and energy independence.

TRC is seeking a Project Manager II to support the management of an energy efficiency portfolio in the Appalachian Power territory. That includes Commercial and Residential programs in Virginia and Small Commercial and Retail programs in West Virginia. Through the program, we deliver technical assistance and cash incentives to customers in commercial and residential facilities and buildings.  This position will act as the Project Manager II responsible for a wide variety of functions related to the daily staff and program management, operations, and performance of program implementation services. The program also works with clients, customers, and trade allies to improve the energy efficiency and operating cost of facilities across the territory. The Project Manager II should have a good understanding of the energy landscape of the region and relationships to help drive innovative solutions to push projects to completion. A hands-on approach combined with technical knowledge is desired to push the team to achieve program goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a diverse, interdisciplinary team of energy engineers, outreach representatives, project managers, and operations in the design and implementation of the energy solutions commercial custom and deemed savings energy efficiency program.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure that deliverables meet or exceed expectations.
• Manage budgets and perform resource planning.
• Oversee dynamic forecasting for project pipeline.
• Develop the business process and program infrastructure for energy program services.
• Develop strong partnerships with market actors, subcontractors, industry affiliates and other stakeholders.
• Develop program policies and procedures, including incentives and participation requirements.
• Deliver professional reports to program management and clients.
• Collaborate with other program managers to further develop energy program franchises.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Residency in the State of Virginia, specific to the Southwest Virginia territory
• Eligibility to work in the United States
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, planning, environmental science or related fields.
• 5+ years of relevant program implementation or large project management experience within the energy sector.
• Ability to travel to visit territory, clients or industry events.
• Experience managing multiple high-stake projects through various phases of a project life cycle.
• Experience with creating and presenting formal presentations to senior leadership and clients.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Understanding of energy efficiency and conservation in commercial buildings; ability to assess and understand energy use in buildings, including familiarity with measurements of electricity and fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
• Hands-on management experience in a fast-paced consulting environment with exceptional attention to detail and client service.
• Experience working in a Customer Relations Management (CRM) system environment to help design project requirements and workflows; work with CRM development teams to optimize program implementation.
• Success in developing and implementing plans and management of budgets and resources.
• Previous experience of building and leading complex and diverse teams effectively.
• Awareness and familiarity with Virginia energy efficiency landscape, related regulatory requirements, and key players.
• Awareness of social, economic, and environmental contexts of statewide energy policies.
• Excellent oral, presentation, and written communications skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.