Project Manager

Project Manager

Newark

Location : Hybrid

Approximate contract length is 12 Months

The manager has been reviewing candidates and has recently made some disqualifications.

She informed me that those the team disqualified do not have specific energy efficiency program experience.

Lastly, they are looking for someone who can do administrative work and those who were disqualified didn t have experience in processing projects.

Top Skills :

• 3 roles openings
• Engineer background
• 3-5 yrs. of exp
• Bachelor degree
• Hybrid mode, Tue and wed onsite
• 8-4.30
• Local candidates only
• Working with teams, group, and vendor management
• Experience in the space of energy efficiency programs,
• Program, documentation review
• Knowledge of energy efficiency measures, implementation, and cost
• Perform and oversee program and project QA / QC as required; Apply knowledge in energy savings measures and techniques to program and project oversight.
• Perform project site visits as required

Job Description : Job Summary

Provide program management oversight over scope, schedule and budget of energy efficiency projects in compliance with the BPU Order and Client procedures.

Ensure projects meet all program requirements, including project scope and cost effectiveness.

Develop and maintain the processes for implementing energy efficiency projects and programs in accordance with requirements for BPU approved programs.

Interface with Client associates, vendors, customers and outside consultants to assure the Program rules and requirements are maintained, the projects are cost effective and the information needed for management and regulatory reporting is accurate and timely.

Perform and oversee program and project QA / QC as required; Apply knowledge in energy savings measures and techniques to program and project oversight

Manage customer relationships to provide program services with a high level of customer satisfaction.

Coordinate and direct the activities of vendors and contractors. Review vendor deliverables. Monitor vendor performance, and review / process vendor invoices.

Ensure vendor and employee compliance with safety protocols and practices.

Compile and analyze data from various projects / sources to monitor the status of customer projects and report to management. Projects may include the installation of various energy conservation measures (ECMs) such as HVAC, lighting, motors, energy management systems, etc., as appropriate for the program.

Analyze performance results for management reports; Provide monthly project status forecasts

Assist with special projects and ad hoc requests as necessary.

During storm restoration efforts, may be required to perform functions outside of routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations.

Job Responsibilities

Develop and manage the processes for implementing energy efficiency projects and programs in accordance with requirements for BPU approved programs.

Interface with Client associates, vendors, customers and outside consultants to assure the Program rules and requirements are maintained, the projects are cost effective and the information needed for management and regulatory reporting is accurate and timely. Coordinate and direct the activities of vendors and contractors. Review vendor deliverables. Monitor vendor performance, and review / process vendor invoices.

Perform and oversee program and project QA / QC as required; Apply knowledge in energy savings measures and techniques to program and project oversight.

Perform project site visits as required

Compile and analyze data from various projects / sources to monitor the status of customer projects and report to management. Projects may include the installation of various energy conservation measures (ECMs) such as HVAC, lighting, motors, energy management systems, etc., as appropriate for the program. Analyze performance results for management reports; Provide monthly project status forecasts; Must be proficient with working independently while maintaining and applying working knowledge of Client Standards of Business Controls and meet management s expectations for effective internal business controls.

Manage customer relationships to provide program services with a high level of customer satisfaction.

Ensure vendor and employee compliance with safety protocols and practices

Job Specific Qualifications Required

B.S. Degree plus 5 years of experience in the space of energy efficiency programs, construction, or related fields. In lieu of a degree, 9 years of experience in the space of energy efficiency programs, construction, or related field

Experience processing milestone based construction payments and forecasting financial spend

Knowledge of energy efficiency measures, implementation, and cost

Demonstrated excellent communication skills (oral and written)

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel & MS Word)

Commitment to process improvement and attention to detail

Knowledge of Client s CEF energy efficiency order and related frameworks such as the NJ Cost Test

Able to travel within Client territory to conduct meetings with customers, perform inspections, and manage relationships with contractors

Valid US driver's license Desired

Vendor management, invoicing skills.

Building Performance Institute Certifications preferred

Certified Energy Manager preferred