Project Manager, Energy Resources

Project Manager, Energy Resources

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The Office of Sustainability (OOS) works with partners around the city to improve quality of life in all of Philadelphia neighborhoods through advancing environmental justice, reducing the city's carbon emissions, and preparing for a hotter and wetter future. OOS consists of four divisions : Policy & Strategic Initiatives, Climate Resilience, Environmental Justice, and Energy and Climate Solutions.

The City of Philadelphia's Division of Energy and Climate Solutions (DECS), a part of OOS, manages energy supply and demand for city government operations, manages compliance with the benchmarking and building energy performance program ordinances, and develops citywide policy in support of the city's carbon neutrality goal.

The City of Philadelphia's Municipal Energy Unit serves to manage energy supply and demand for city government operations. The mission of the Municipal Energy Unit is to :

• Strategically procure cost effective, reliable, clean energy and conventional energy systems for city government
• Promote energy conservation and efficiency within City departments by providing education, technical expertise, promoting systems change, and analysis of energy used
• Develop and implement projects and programs that promote the efficient use of energy and reduce the City's environmental impact
• Support Philadelphia's climate and energy goals; and position City government to lead by example

Job Description

Position Summary

This position, reporting to the Senior Manager, Energy Infrastructure, manages various energy efficiency and other climate mitigation and resilience-based projects within municipal buildings across the city. Specifically, this role will support large energy retrofit and new construction projects which may include Guaranteed Energy Savings Act (GESA), on-site solar, hydroelectric, on-going building energy monitoring, as well as other deep energy retrofits or fuel diversification projects. The Project Manager, Energy Resources will collaborate with other members of the Division of Energy & Climate Solutions, the Office of Sustainability (OOS), and additional partner departments and agencies throughout municipal government. This is an opportunity to help solve complex problems, gain valuable experience in energy and facilities management, and contribute to the sustainability goals outlined in the City's Municipal Energy Master Plan.

Essential Functions

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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