Project Manager (Engineering)

Pay Rate: $100 per hour

Summary:

• Location: Newark, NJ
• Duration: 8 Months
• Work Mode: Minimum in office or in the field performing inspections three (3) days per week.

Responsibilities:

• Provide program management oversight over scope, schedule, and budget of energy efficiency projects in compliance with the BPU Order and company procedures.
• Ensure projects meet all program requirements, including project scope and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain processes for implementing energy efficiency projects and programs in accordance with requirements for BPU approved programs.
• Interface with company associates, vendors, customers, and outside consultants to assure the program rules and requirements are maintained, projects are cost-effective, and information 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.
• 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.
• Analyze performance results for management reports; provide monthly project status forecasts.
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc requests as necessary.

Requirements:

• B.S. Degree plus minimum 8 years of experience in energy efficiency programs, construction, or related fields. In lieu of a degree, minimum 12 years of experience in energy efficiency programs, construction, or related fields.
• Experience processing milestone 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.
• Knowledge of company’s CEF energy efficiency order and related frameworks.
• Able to travel within company territory to conduct meetings with customers, perform inspections, and manage relationships with contractors.
• Valid US driver's license.

Preferred Skills:

• Vendor management, invoicing skills.
• Building Performance Institute Certifications preferred.
• Certified Energy Manager preferred.