About the Job:
- Job Role: Energy and Sustainability Manager
- Job Location: San Bernardino, CA
- Job Type: Full Time - Hybrid
We are seeking a Energy and Sustainability Manager
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Sustainability & Energy Manager to strengthen organizational capabilities in sustainable design, energy performance, electrification, and high-efficiency HVAC systems. This role focuses on internal staff development, client engagement, business development collaboration, and expanding sustainability-focused service offerings.
The ideal candidate will serve as the subject matter expert for energy modeling, decarbonization pathways, and advanced HVAC strategies while ensuring high-performance design outcomes across projects.
What We Offer:
- Fun, inclusive, and people-focused work environment.
- Flexible and hybrid work schedule options.
- Team-building activities and community engagement opportunities.
- Ongoing professional development and mentorship support.
- Assistance with certifications and licensing goals.
- Networking and continuing education opportunities through conferences and industry organizations.
- Collaborative team environment with cross-office project involvement.
- Strong commitment to company growth and employee career advancement.
Core Responsibilities
1. Internal Staff Training & Technical Development
- Lead sustainability-focused training programs for Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Commissioning, and Technology teams.
- Develop concise guides and standards for Title 24, LEED v4.1/v5, CALGreen Tier 1/2, and electrification best practices.
- Mentor engineers and designers on high-performance HVAC systems, energy modeling interpretation, and carbon reduction strategies.
- Conduct quarterly sustainability training sessions covering new codes, technologies, and utility incentive programs.
- Oversee QA/QC processes for energy models, sustainability narratives, and BAS sequence integration.
- Represent the organization as a sustainability and electrification subject matter expert during client meetings, presentations, and workshops.
- Develop compelling sustainability narratives for proposals and planning efforts.
- Lead discussions regarding energy efficiency, electrification pathways, lifecycle carbon impacts, and ROI considerations.
- Build relationships with architects, developers, facility owners, school districts, and municipal agencies.
- Promote sustainability services through presentations, industry events, and educational sessions.
2.Business Development & Marketing Collaboration
- Support Business Development and Marketing teams with sustainability-focused proposal content and interview preparation.
- Identify key differentiators and sustainability strategies tailored to project pursuits.
- Participate in fee strategy discussions and evaluate sustainability complexity and client expectations.
- Collaborate on thought leadership content, conference materials, and social media initiatives.
- Monitor evolving sustainability policies and market trends to support strategic growth initiatives.
3. Sustainability Service Growth
- Develop and expand sustainability-focused service offerings, including:
- Electrification assessments
- Decarbonization master planning
- Energy modeling services
- EUI and carbon benchmarking dashboards
- Sustainability commissioning support
- Identify and pursue new clients seeking high-performance MEP design services.
- Assist clients in developing long-term sustainability roadmaps aligned with operational and budget goals.
- Evaluate grants, utility incentives, and energy-efficiency programs to improve client ROI and competitiveness.
- Support sustainability-related revenue forecasting and market expansion initiatives.
4. High-Performance HVAC Leadership
- Provide technical leadership for sustainable HVAC systems, including:
- VRF + DOAS systems
- Heat pump RTUs and hydronic heat pump plants
- Heat recovery chillers and hybrid systems
- HPWH and water reuse systems
- ERV/HRV systems and energy recovery solutions
- Central utility electrification strategies
- Lead system selection discussions utilizing EUI, lifecycle cost, carbon impact, and resiliency metrics.
- Ensure HVAC designs align with electrical and plumbing systems for electrification readiness.
- Review BAS sequences to optimize energy performance and commissioning alignment.
- Stay current with low-GWP refrigerant requirements and industry trends.
5. Standards Development & Innovation
- Maintain sustainability standards, modeling templates, and design checklists.
- Standardize QA/QC procedures for energy modeling and documentation consistency.
- Research emerging technologies and evolving codes to maintain industry competitiveness.
- Lead pilot studies and innovative sustainable HVAC solution initiatives.
- Support development of sustainability dashboards and performance tracking metrics.
6. Metrics, Reporting & Accountability
- Define and monitor KPIs, including:
- Percentage of projects utilizing sustainable systems
- EUI and carbon reduction metrics
- Energy modeling variance analysis
- Sustainability-related revenue growth and win rates
- Prepare quarterly sustainability and performance reports for leadership teams.
- Maintain data supporting business planning, financial forecasting, and performance measurement.
Required Background & Skills:
- Strong foundation in mechanical/HVAC engineering with hands-on design experience.
- Working knowledge of Title 24, CALGreen, LEED v4.1/v5, ASHRAE 90.1, and electrification codes.
- Experience with energy modeling platforms such as eQuest, EnergyPlus, IESVE, or Cove.tool.
- Strong communication and presentation skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to collaborate across engineering, commissioning, technology, business development, and marketing teams.
- Strong understanding of project fees, ROI analysis, sustainability positioning, and market strategy.
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