Energy Efficiency Projects Lead

Source One is a consulting services company and we’re currently looking for the following individual to work as a consultant with our direct client, a regional utility and gas company in Newark, NJ

No Third-Party, No Corp to Corp, No Sponsorship Now or Future

Job Title: Energy Efficiency Projects Lead - Energy Efficiency Specialist

Location: Newark, Hybrid – currently 3 days in-office per week in Newark, NJ (subject to change at client's discretion)

Pay Rate: Up to $66/hr.

Contract Duration: 12 months, with likely extension

Job Summary

Provide Commercial & Industrial program management oversight over scope, schedule and budget of energy efficiency projects in compliance with the BPU Order and our client's procedures. Ensure projects meet all program requirements, including project scope and cost effectiveness.

Develop and maintain the processes for implementing energy efficiency projects and programs in accordance with requirements for Energy Solutions (Engineered Solutions, Energy Management, and Advanced Custom).

Interface with client's associates, vendors, customers, and outside consultants to assure the Program rules and requirements are maintained, the projects are cost effective, and the information needed for management and regulatory reporting is accurate and timely.

Perform and oversee program and project QA/QC as required; Apply knowledge in energy savings measures and techniques to program and project oversight.

Need to be familiar with residential and commercial energy efficiency program incentive structures.

Manage customer relationships to provide program services with a high level of customer satisfaction.

Coordinate and direct the activities of vendors and contractors.

Review vendor deliverables. Monitor vendor performance and review/process vendor invoices.

Ensure vendor and employee compliance with safety protocols and practices.

Compile and analyze data from various projects / sources to monitor the status of customer projects and report to management. Projects may include the installation of various energy conservation measures (ECMs) such as HVAC, lighting, motors, energy management systems, etc., as appropriate for the program.

Analyze performance results for management reports; Provide monthly project status forecasts

Assist with special projects and ad hoc requests, as necessary.

Job Responsibilities

Develop and manage the processes for implementing energy efficiency projects and programs in accordance with requirements for BPU approved programs.

Interface with our client's associates, vendors, customers, and outside consultants to ensure the Program rules and requirements are maintained, the projects are cost effective, and the information needed for management and regulatory reporting is accurate and timely.

Develop and customize a customer's project proposal to maximize incentives and energy savings by combining commercial & industrial program incentive structures.

Coordinate and direct the activities of business development, trade allies, and vendors. Review vendor deliverables.

Monitor vendor performance and review/process vendor invoices.

Perform and oversee program and project QA/QC as required; Apply knowledge in energy savings measures and techniques to program and project oversight.

Perform project site visits as required

Compile and analyze data from various projects / sources to monitor the status of customer projects and report to management. Projects may include the installation of various energy conservation measures (ECMs) such as HVAC, lighting, motors, energy management systems, etc., as appropriate for the program.

Analyze performance results for management reports; Provide monthly project status forecasts

Manage customer relationships to provide program services with a high level of customer satisfaction.

Ensure vendor and employee compliance with safety protocols and practices.

Required Qualifications

B.S. Degree plus 5 years of experience in the space of energy efficiency programs, construction, or related fields. In lieu of a degree, 9 years of experience in the space of energy efficiency programs, construction, or related field

Experience processing milestone-based construction payments and forecasting financial spend.

Knowledge of energy efficiency measures, implementation, and cost

Demonstrated excellent communication skills (oral and written)

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel & MS Word)

Commitment to process improvement and attention to detail

Able to travel within our client's territory to conduct meetings with customers, perform inspections, and manage relationships with contractors

Valid US driver's license

Desired Qualifications

Vendor management, invoicing skills.

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