Project Manager - Retro-Commissioning & Controls

Join Our Mission-Driven Energy Team!

We are an energy services company reinventing the way energy is used in buildings. We engineer energy upgrades, implement them, and track savings to ensure lasting impact. Our clients include many Fortune 500 companies, and our services span:

• Engineering — ASHRAE Level 1, 2, and 3 audits, retro-commissioning
• Energy project implementation
• Ongoing data analytics, fault detection, and diagnosis (FDD)

About the Role



We are seeking a driven Project Manager who is ready to take on big responsibilities in a growing, passionate team.

In this role, you will be manage projects ranging from $250,000 to $8 million, supporting energy engineering and energy upgrades from start to finish — including lighting, HVAC, controls, building envelope improvements, and compliance audits (ASHRAE Level I and II).

Much of our work is on-site in the San Francisco Bay Area. Some travel (20%–30%) may be required.

Responsibilities

• Growth and success of Project Engineers and Assistant Project Engineers
• Estimate project budgets and produce finished proposals
• Collaborate with engineers to design high-value energy-saving measures
• Develop project scopes of work and bid packages
• Manage contracts with Owner and Subcontractors from start to finish, including change management
• Drive on-time and on-budget projects with tight management of costs and schedule
• Clearly and effectively communicate with team and client, ensuring satisfaction and successful outcomes
• Coordinate onsite staff and contractors
• Oversee timely submittals and Operations and Maintenance Manual delivery
• Bridge between field realities and engineering design to meet or exceed energy saving goals
• Collect, review and run calculations based on large data sets

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as a project manager/estimator running successful projects
• Bachelor’s degree preferably in STEM/Engineering related
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Customer-focused and professional demeanor
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Microsoft Project
• Willingness and ability to travel regionally and nationally
• Clean DMV record

Bonus Skills

• Master’s Degree preferably in STEM/Engineering related
• Engineering background (mechanical, electrical, chemical, or related fields)
• Experience conducting compliance audits (ASHRAE Level I or II)
• Familiarity with energy efficiency technologies and retro-commissioning (RCx)
• Experience with control system programming or building automation systems
• Knowledge of facilities maintenance practices and standards
• Strong data entry and calculation skills, especially for energy modeling
• Coding experience
• Comfortable working on ladders, lifts, and in various indoor/outdoor conditions

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work on-site in commercial buildings, sometimes in tight, enclosed, or elevated spaces (e.g., mechanical rooms, rooftops, crawlspaces)
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8+ hours per day)
• Ability to lift and carry up to 60 pounds

What We Offer

• Meaningful, mission-driven work
• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)