Assistant Project Manager
Engineering – Benchmarking, ASHRAE Level 1, 2 & 3 energy audits, and
retro-commissioning Energy project implementation
On-going data analytics and fault detection and diagnosis (FDD).
Position Description: We’re currently looking for a driven Assistant Project Manager. The successful candidate will:
– want to be part of the solution to the climate crisis
– have an exceptional aptitude for problem solving
– love working in a small team and taking on big responsibility
– want to stretch themselves
– have excellent time and project management skills
As part of our team, you will be exposed to the full range of energy upgrade projects. Projects range from $50,000 to $1 million and the successful candidate will play a key role in multiple projects from start to finish.
Projects include lighting, HVAC, controls, and building envelope upgrades.
This position will require nationwide travel up to 50% of the time. You will be our boots on the ground to help coordinate energy projects onsite.
Responsibilities
Your top priorities are assisting the Project Manager in delivering projects:
– On time
– On budget
– To a happy Client
Specific duties include:
- Estimating assistance
- Visit commercial buildings and document existing conditions
- Work with the engineering team to:
- Determine best energy upgrades given client goals
- Prepare documents for bid
- Recommend energy upgrade technologies
- Conduct bid analysis for subcontracted scopes
- Prepare proposals including detailed costs estimates, scope of work, and value proposition
- Project Management assistance
- Plan and schedule the work
- Generate contracts
- Track and report progress onsite
- Recognize, document, and communicate all scope and cost changes
- Work with subcontractors to implement the energy upgrades
- Work with in-house engineering team to adapt to field conditions and ensure energy saving targets are met or exceeded. You will bridge the gap between engineering and customer support
- Ensure the financial health of the project
- Clearly and effectively communicate with the team and client
- Manage the completion of the project
Requirements
- A 4-year degree from an accredited institution
- Prior work experience
- A drive to eradicate energy waste in buildings and plants is a plus
- Well-honed attention to detail and problem solving skills
- Self-directed and can manage multiple projects and prioritize time and resources accordingly
- Ability to work with our team, sometimes under pressure to meet deadlines
- Strong ability to communicate to a variety of technical and non-technical stakeholders verbally and in writing
- Provide superior, friendly service
- Clean DMV record
- Highly proficient with Microsoft Office suite and Microsoft Project
- Available for nationwide travel
- Bonus qualifications:
- Engineering background
- Experience with Retro-commissioning (RCx) and/or RCx implementation
- Control programming
- Knowledge of facilities maintenance procedures, and standards
- Networking knowledge