Energy Project Manager

Project Manager

Albany, NY

Remote

Project: Low Carbon Pathways (LCP) & Multifamily Performance Program (MPP)

Contractor must have computer, cell phone, and access to reliable high-speed internet

Programmatic need being met by this request

• Multifamily is in need of a Project Manager to maintain a pipeline of applications, coordinate kick off calls, and set up the contracts in NEIS, providing support to the PM's for management of these projects.
• Additionally, this resource will manage all the pilot projects planned for 2025 initiatives.

General Guidance for Expected Years of Experience: 3-6 years

Technical & Professional Skills & Knowledge

• Has well developed understanding of relevant technical principles and their application to a program area.
• Develops/formulates Deployment issues, problems and needs in at least one technical area.
• Has acknowledged expertise at conceptual level of technical skills and knowledge in at least one program area.
• Has basic understanding of State energy/environmental economic development issues.

Creativity in Project & Program Development

• Has developed and managed projects with little specific direction.
• Develops new projects and co-funding sources with own initiative.
• Carried out development of several projects through competitive solicitation phase that may or may not result from own initiative.
• Has provided ideas and rationale for program development in at least one technical area.

Organization Skills & Productivity

• Has demonstrated ability to implement projects in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates the capability to manage all aspects of on going projects with no supervision.
• Is able to prioritize workload with other responsibilities.
• Effectively discharges general technical and project management assignments in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates strategic thinking connected to the organization s goals.

Leadership / Interpersonal Relations / Judgement

• Has demonstrated ability to effectively head working groups or program teams.
• Provides guidance to junior staff when appropriate and can supervise the day-to-day work of interns.
• Has full confidence of peers and superiors.
• People skills have developed to show leadership and an ability to motivate others.

Communication Skills & External Relations

• Has demonstrated ability to produce both written material and verbal presentations that are direct, recognize and focus on issues, are both comprehensive and concise and require editing only in most sensitive and complex areas.
• Is able to negotiate effectively with contractors and interface effectively with customers and other outside contacts.
• Has demonstrated ability to prepare and present papers at professional meetings, seminars and conferences.

What skills are needed to be successful in this role?

• Strong project management skills with the ability to set priorities, collect and document project requirements, successfully handle multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of energy consuming systems commonly found in multifamily buildings.
• Knowledge of electrification measures for existing multifamily buildings.
• Outstanding external and customer communications (written and verbal) skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as to collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to review and evaluate submittals for completeness.
• Ability schedule and conduct meetings involving multiple participants from different companies. Meetings may be conference call, video, or webinar.
• Ability to work and coordinate with Client staff, Service Providers, Building Owners, and various other multifamily entities and stakeholders such as regulatory and certification entities, utilities, and community based organizations.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office software to effectively update program documents.
• Knowledge of Client Multifamily Performance Program (MPP) & Low Carbon Pathways (LCP) is a plus.

Are there any specialized skills that must be present for the position to be successful?

• Solid project management skills for energy efficiency projects involving multiple building systems.
• Knowledge of energy consuming systems commonly found in multifamily buildings, including but not limited to heating, ventilation and air-conditioning technologies, and building envelope.
• Knowledge of electrification measures for existing multifamily buildings, specifically for heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning, domestic hot water, appliances, ventilation, and buidling envelope measures.
• Must be an experienced Microsoft Excel user, familiar with formulas, and data analysis.

Required:

• A Bachelor s degree, particularly in engineering, policy, public or business administration, architecture, real estate, urban planning, marketing or related field

IT systems that will be used

• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Software and tools used in the Multifamily Performance Program & Low Carbon Pathways:

• Client CRIS project management database
• Program specific Excel tools used for the management, such as the SnapShot tool, SAV-IT tool, and Workscope Tools
• NEIS financial and contract management platform
• Sharepoint, and Jot Form.
• Knowledge of Salesforce is a plus.

Tasks

Day to day work will include, but not be limited to:

• Support the Project Managers with daily operation of multifamily program(s).

Assist with Pipeline Management of multifamily building projects including, but not limited to:

• Field program inquiry calls
• Process project applications
• Organize and conduct telephone scoping sessions where project requirements and roles are covered
• Review project submittals
• Create and manage contracts and suppliers in NEIS, and
• Manage general program email inbox.
• Continuous improvement of processes for existing program(s).
• Managing projects for a small Pilot (~12 projects) being launched within the LCP program.
• Resolve issues which may arise regarding projects with applicants or consultants.
• Input and Manage Program Databases (Including CRIS).
• Work with other Staff Augmentation personnel to ensure that projects are completed successfully and in compliance with program rules and policies.
• Coordinate with our QA/QC and Technical Review contractors.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Manager's Note:

Multifamily - Low Carbon Pathways (LCP) & Multifamily Performance Program (MPP)

Multifamily is in need of a Project Manager to maintain a pipeline of applications, coordinate kick off calls, and set up the contracts in NEIS, providing support to the PM's for management of these projects. Additionally, this resource will manage all the pilot projects planned for 2025 initiatives.

IV: 1 IV

Start date: June 30th

Project Details:

• Oversees 2 implementation program LCP 90 projects & MPP 15 projects left.
• LCP: active program different then MPP. Upgrading measure building system and measure HVAC, water appliances facility, induction. Launch in 2021. Accepting app till oct 2025. Work to be supporting up to Dec 2027.
• Large components associative to be filled, induction facility LCP incentive, manage and maintain pipeline. Not limited to administration but impart to building at a project level.
• MPP Legacy Program app closed in 2022. 15 projects remaining and end in this year. Energy Effiency program have to have 50% energy saving and innovation program.Using Version 10 Heat pump and add components and send back to PM. Heating and cooling upgrade.
• High level pipeline, spike in 51 building end of the year. 90 applications this year till Oct 31st; out of 40 taken care.
• High level oversight now and End Od the Year. Submission package review for final stage, Data entry Job forms use for 40 50 projects left. New DB for collecting details. Needs to have Own PC and internet.
• Project inquiry intake application accurate and Affordability Hosing approved, meet internal deadlines, NEIS extensive use for DB. Set of vendors, numbers savings budget and pull that info for the PM. Excel for track budget.
• Tech measure
• Incentive rebate program and measure is plus.
• Email distribution for participation for building owner would be managing by this PM.