Energy Project Manager

GreenStep; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work environment

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

GreenStep is hiring an Energy Project Manager in Vancouver, BC, to lead energy efficiency and decarbonization projects in the hotel sector. You will conduct on-site energy assessments, manage client relationships, and facilitate training sessions for hotel operators.

This position requires 10+ years of experience in energy audits and a bachelor's degree in a related field. A Certified Energy Manager designation is also essential. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience conducting commercial building energy audits.
• Proven experience in the hotel or hospitality sector.
• Strong written communication skills for client-ready reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site energy assessments at hotel properties.
• Develop energy savings and emissions reduction plans.
• Facilitate training sessions for hotel operators.

Skills

ASHRAE Level 1 and Level 2 energy audits

ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager

Hotel or hospitality-sector building experience

Training session facilitation

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, building science, or related field

Tools

BC utility demand-side management programs

Job description

Job Description

As Energy Project Manager, you will lead technical delivery across a portfolio of hotel energy efficiency and decarbonization programs in BC. You'll work directly with hotel operators, ownership groups, and asset managers, guiding properties through assessment, long-term capital planning, and project implementation.

This role sits at the intersection of technical advisory and program management. One day, you're on-site conducting an energy assessment. Next, you're facilitating a training session for hotel operators or presenting a business case to an ownership group. You need to be credible in both rooms.

You will work closely with industry and program partners. You are the primary GreenStep technical resource on the program, responsible for delivery quality, client relationships, partner coordination, and reporting.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site ASHRAE Level 1 and Level 2 energy assessments at hotel properties, covering HVAC, lighting, building envelope, domestic hot water, and controls systems
• Collect and verify utility consumption data; set up and manage ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager benchmarking for client properties
• Develop long-term energy savings and emissions reduction plans; review all outputs for accuracy and operational relevance before client delivery
• Deliver plan review and coaching sessions with hotel property teams
• Develop decision-ready business cases for priority retrofit projects: technology sizing, preliminary cost estimates, incentive identification, financial modelling, and ROI analysis for ownership and asset management audiences
• Prepare and submit utility incentive program applications on behalf of clients; manage direct liaison with utility program contacts through to approval
• Plan and facilitate training sessions for hotel operators covering energy benchmarking, retrofit opportunities, utility incentive programs, and decarbonization pathways
• Develop sector case studies and present findings to industry audiences
• Facilitate peer learning groups for hotel facilities managers and operators; develop agendas, manage follow-up, and circulate session summaries
• Build and maintain client-facing resource materials, including technical guides and utility program references
• Support outreach and recruitment of new program participants in coordination with program partners
• Manage day-to-day program delivery across active client engagements, tracking milestones and flagging risks early
• Prepare and contribute to formal program reports for funders and partners, covering participation levels, project progress, energy savings, and GHG emissions reductions
• Participate in regular program coordination meetings with funders, industry partners, and internal GreenStep team members
• Maintain accurate project documentation, client records, and program data to support QA/QC review and reporting requirements
• Coordinate across program partners to ensure consistent delivery standards and timely issue resolution
• Share field insights and client feedback with GreenStep's internal team to support continuous improvement

Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience conducting ASHRAE Level 1 and Level 2 commercial building energy audits, with demonstrated independent delivery
• Proven hotel or hospitality-sector building experience: you understand how these buildings operate, how ownership structures work, and how capital decisions get made
• Proficiency with ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager: benchmarking, EUI interpretation, and using data to drive project prioritization
• Hands-on experience with BC utility demand-side management programs: you have prepared and submitted incentive applications and managed them through to approval.
• A track record of building retrofit business cases and getting them approved at the ownership or asset management level.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate training sessions and workshops for mixed technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong written communication: client-ready reports, business cases, and presentations without heavy editing required
• Proven ability to manage multiple active client engagements simultaneously and meet program deadlines with minimal supervision
• Experience working within multi-partner program delivery structures, including funder reporting and partner coordination.

Education Required

• A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, building science, or a related technical field is required.

Certification Required

• A Certified Energy Manager (CEM) designation is required; candidates without an active CEM will not be considered
• P.Eng. registration (BC) is a strong asset
• Valid BC driver's license is required; access to a personal vehicle is required for regular on-site visits to client properties

Work Location

Vancouver, BC (hybrid — regular on-site travel to client properties required)

Job Type

1-year contract, full-time (with intent to extend subject to program performance)

Salary/Wage

$70 - $85k per annum.

Hours Per Week

40

Start Date

2026-08-01

What we offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible work environment with remote work supported; regular on-site presence at client properties required
• Flexible stat holiday policy
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Values-first, mission-driven environment
• Direct ownership of programs with real, measurable impact on commercial building decarbonization in BC