Sr. Portfolio Manager
Sr. Portfolio Manager – Energy & Climate Resilience and Environmental Services
At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.
Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Service Line Leader (SLL) to lead our team of energy and environmental professionals specializing in resilience and energy security, energy optimization and efficiency, decarbonization strategy and implementation, energy audits, large-scale energy management programs, facility condition assessments, climate and natural disaster risk assessments, real estate due diligence, and environmental consulting services.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the delivery of high-quality consulting services, driving strategic initiatives, ensuring client satisfaction and meeting key performance indicators for the profit and loss (P&L) and growth of the Service Line.
Responsibilities
You thrive in dynamic environments where guiding multidisciplinary teams, building collaborative client partnerships, and driving innovative solutions are at the core of your approach. Your ability to foster professional growth within your team, while ensuring exceptional project outcomes and strategic alignment with organizational objectives, sets you apart. With a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence, you are adept at navigating complex challenges, supporting the development and implementation of internal processes, and maintaining rigorous standards of compliance and quality that position your service line for sustained success.
Required Qualifications
Travel: up to 20%
Salary Range: $145,000 - $160,000
Benefits
Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.
We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.
Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.
Why Join Us? We are committed to fostering a sustainable future. Join our team to make a meaningful impact on environmental issues while advancing your career in a supportive and innovative environment.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.
At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.
Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Service Line Leader (SLL) to lead our team of energy and environmental professionals specializing in resilience and energy security, energy optimization and efficiency, decarbonization strategy and implementation, energy audits, large-scale energy management programs, facility condition assessments, climate and natural disaster risk assessments, real estate due diligence, and environmental consulting services.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the delivery of high-quality consulting services, driving strategic initiatives, ensuring client satisfaction and meeting key performance indicators for the profit and loss (P&L) and growth of the Service Line.
Responsibilities
- Leadership and Team Management: The SLL must have strong leadership and team management skills to guide and support a diverse team of consultants. This includes fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment, providing professional development opportunities, and ensuring that the team is motivated and aligned with the organization's goals. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are also crucial for building trust and maintaining strong relationships within the team.
- Driving Growth: The ability to develop and implement strategic plans is essential for the SLL. This involves aligning the Service Line with the Federal Division’s organizational goals, identifying new business opportunities, and staying abreast of industry trends. The SLL must be a strategic thinker who can manage the financials of the business, make informed decisions, manage risks, and ensure that projects are executed effectively and meet client expectations.
- Technical Expertise and Industry Knowledge: The SLL needs to have a deep understanding of the various areas the team specializes in. This technical expertise allows the SLL to provide strategic guidance, ensure compliance with regulations, and deliver high-quality consulting services that meet client needs.
- Leadership and Team Management: Lead and manage a diverse team of consultants, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities. Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Client Engagement: Lead by example by bringing, building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor and partner throughout the project development lifecycle. Ensure that clients' needs are met and their expectations are exceeded.
- Project Oversight: Oversee the implementation of projects across various domains, ensuring that projects are executed effectively and meet client expectations. Monitor project progress, address issues, and ensure adherence to best practices. Ensure work is performed safely, ethically, within budget, according to client requirements and schedule and with exceptional quality.
- Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans for the service line, aligning with organizational goals and market conditions. Identify new business opportunities and stay abreast of industry trends.
- Innovation and Improvement: Drive continuous improvement and innovation within the team. Leverage specialized knowledge and an outside perspective to solve complex problems and enhance the team's capabilities.
- P&L Management: Manage the Profit and Loss (P&L) for the service line, ensuring financial targets are met. This includes budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to ensure profitability and sustainability for two related portfolios (ECR and ES).
You thrive in dynamic environments where guiding multidisciplinary teams, building collaborative client partnerships, and driving innovative solutions are at the core of your approach. Your ability to foster professional growth within your team, while ensuring exceptional project outcomes and strategic alignment with organizational objectives, sets you apart. With a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence, you are adept at navigating complex challenges, supporting the development and implementation of internal processes, and maintaining rigorous standards of compliance and quality that position your service line for sustained success.
Required Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) license, or willingness to obtain
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Environmental, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- 15+ years of relevant post education experience in discipline, and in a leadership, management consulting, or client advisory capacity.
- Must be a US Citizen
- Federal, State, and Local Government business development experience.
- Experience owning and managing a large and complex portfolio.
- Ability to clearly define, refine, train, and manage teams in the implementation of internal processes and controls associated with accounting, human resources (e.g., interviewing, onboarding, goal setting, personnel development), contracting and compliance, work safety and financial reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and manage a complex strategic vision and translate its pursuit into actionable tactics, actions, and objectives.
- Executive level communication and presentation skills.
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Business Energy Professional (BEP), or Certified Energy Auditor (CEA).
- Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP), in either the United States Green Building Council’s LEED New Construction and Major Renovation or the LEED Existing Building Maintenance and Operations examination tracks, or an equivalent designation.
Travel: up to 20%
Salary Range: $145,000 - $160,000
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.
We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.
Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.
Why Join Us? We are committed to fostering a sustainable future. Join our team to make a meaningful impact on environmental issues while advancing your career in a supportive and innovative environment.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.