Sustainable Westchester is a municipally-led shared service provider that delivers climate solutions to the governments, businesses, organizations, and people of Westchester County. Through its innovative programming, extensive relationships, and effective advocacy, Sustainable Westchester has been at the forefront of regional and statewide efforts to achieve a clean energy transition, conserve natural resources, promote environmental justice, and help member communities become more prosperous, healthy, resilient, and equitable. For more about the organization and its activities, please visit www.sustainablewestchester.org

Location: Mount Kisco, NY / Hybrid (2 days/week in office, site visits as needed). Some travel required.

Description:

Seeking a Commercial Energy Program Manager skilled in energy efficiency and project management for commercial buildings. Ideal candidates should have expertise in thermal energy networks, energy audits, feasibility studies, RFP development, vendor vetting, energy conservation measures, project scoping, project design, project finance, and measurement and verification. Passionate individuals ready to advance equitable community-scale sustainability and energy efficiency in commercial properties are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Leadership: Direct commercial energy efficiency projects from inception to completion, including energy audits, RFP development, technical planning, financing, and project management.
Technical Expertise: Guide innovative energy solution implementations with deep knowledge in energy efficiency upgrades and retrofits to obtain maximum financial incentives from federal, state, and utility sources.
Client Interaction: Foster strong client relationships, ensuring projects meet their energy goals, and provide timely updates and issue resolutions.
Industry Engagement: Actively participate in statewide industry events, promoting our projects and initiatives, and establishing our presence as leaders in energy efficiency.
Budget and Resource Management: Manage budgets and resources efficiently, applying risk mitigation when necessary.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure projects meet all relevant legal and industry standards.
Reporting and Documentation: Deliver concise reports to stakeholders and maintain up-to-date project documentation.
Collaboration: Enhance team collaboration and work seamlessly with subcontractors and vendors.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Sustainability, or related field.
3-5 years of experience in technical project management, specifically in energy efficiency projects (commercial and industrial sectors).
Proficiency in project management and CRM tools. We use Asana and Salesforce.
Familiarity with energy efficiency regulations and certifications (e.g., LEED, EnergyStar Portfolio Manager, GRITS).
Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
Experience working in the NY area within the energy efficiency sector.
Proven track record of developing client relationships leading to future projects.

Benefits:

Health, dental, and vision benefits
Mental Health Resources
Generous vacation time along with paid time off for Federal and Religious holidays each year
401K plan with company match
Support of caring colleagues invested in each other’s growth, development and wellbeing

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Commercial Energy Program Manager