Deputy Director, Building Construction Collaborative (Remote)

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE); United States; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Transportation and bike‑share benefits

Paid vacation

Job summary

ACEEE in the United States seeks a Deputy Director to lead the Building Construction Collaborative on ACEEE’s Buildings team. You will provide strategic direction, program management, and oversee partners to advance energy‑efficient, high‑quality building construction across the country.

You will convene leaders across government, industry, utilities, and nonprofits, translate research into practical resources for policymakers and practitioners, and supervise staff to foster a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 10 years of relevant professional experience, or a master’s degree with at least 8 years.
• Experience leading or co‑leading complex, multi‑stakeholder initiatives involving organizations with diverse perspectives and priorities.
• Professional experience related to residential and/or commercial buildings, including building design, construction, operation, or building performance.
• Experience leading research and technical analysis and developing publications, technical resources, or implementation guidance that inform policy or practice.
• Experience identifying new project opportunities, developing grant proposals, cultivating partnerships, and/or securing funding.
• Experience supervising staff and delegating responsibilities and workloads across teams.

Responsibilities

• Helps lead the Building Construction Collaborative’s strategic direction, planning, and implementation, including identifying emerging policy needs, research priorities, and opportunities to accelerate high‑quality, affordable, and efficient building construction.
• Manages day‑to‑day Collaborative operations and coordinates activities across staff, partners, contractors, and Collaborative participants.
• Manages complex projects, work plans, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring that work is completed on schedule, within budget, and according to funder requirements.
• Leads and contributes to research, technical analyses, publications, and other resources addressing building design and construction, building energy codes and related policies, energy efficiency, affordability, and emerging building technologies.
• Translates findings into practical recommendations and accessible resources for policymakers, practitioners, and other technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Plans and facilitates convenings, workshops, technical advisory groups, and stakeholder engagement activities involving state and local governments, utilities, industry partners, community organizations, federal agencies, and technical experts.
• Develops and maintains relationships with Collaborative participants, funders, and partners, and helps identify opportunities for new partnerships and funding.
• Represents ACEEE through conferences, presentations, publications, stakeholder meetings, and other public forums.
• Supervises and supports research and program staff by setting priorities, delegating and coordinating work, providing feedback and mentorship, and assisting with hiring and onboarding.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Strategic thinking

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

ACEEE in the United States seeks a Deputy Director to lead the Building Construction Collaborative on ACEEE’s Buildings team. You will provide strategic direction, program management, and oversee partners to advance energy‑efficient, high‑quality building construction across the country.

You will convene leaders across government, industry, utilities, and nonprofits, translate research into practical resources for policymakers and practitioners, and supervise staff to foster a collaborative,