Journeyman Energy Project Manager with Security Clearance

JBW Federal; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

Annual membership to Costco or Sam's

401K

Relocation assistance available

and much, much more!

Job summary

Kanaka Family of Companies seeks an Energy Project Facilitator to provide technical and administrative support for third‑party financed energy projects (ESPC/UESC). You will review calculations, coordinate documentation, and liaise with AFIMSC detachments and installation stakeholders.

The role emphasizes ensuring technical accuracy, cost‑effectiveness, and compliance with DoD energy policies, including life‑cycle cost analyses and M&V efforts.

Qualifications

• Minimum requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field from a U.S. institution.
• Ability to receive ESPC Project Facilitator certification from DOE FEMP.
• 3–7 years of experience in facility energy projects, building systems, or infrastructure modernization.
• Familiarity with ESPC/UESC and DOE/FEMP guidelines.
• Ability to review basic engineering calculations, design documents, and life-cycle cost analyses.
• Experience with project coordination, documentation, and MS Office applications.
• U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project facilitation activities and perform technical reviews of proposed ECMs across mechanical, electrical, and distributed energy systems.
• Support project documentation efforts, including life‑cycle cost analyses and M&V documentation.
• Coordinate with installations, ESCOs, and AFIMSC Detachments to resolve technical questions and track rebates and utility rates.
• Enter and manage project status data in designated tracking systems and support weekly updates.
• Prepare briefings, analyses, and comment packages for government review during each project phase.
• Align proposed solutions with DAF energy strategy, ESPC/UESC Playbooks, and applicable design standards.
• Contribute to lessons learned, best practices, and process improvements for enterprise energy project execution.

Skills

Project coordination

Technical review

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Pet insurance
• Annual membership to Costco or Sam's
• 401K
• Relocation assistance available
• and much, much more!

Position Overview

Provides technical and administrative support for the development and execution of third‑party financed energy projects, including ESPCs, UESCs, and related resilience efforts. Supports project reviews across all phases—Preliminary Assessment (PA), Investment Grade Audit (IGA), construction, and performance—to ensure technical accuracy, cost‑effectiveness, and compliance with applicable DoD and federal energy management policies. Brings an engineering or technical background to assist with reviewing calculations, evaluating design concepts, and coordinating project documentation with AF OEA, AFIMSC Detachments, and installation stakeholders.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with project facilitation activities for multiple energy projects, performing technical reviews of proposed Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) across mechanical, electrical, and distributed energy systems.
• Support project documentation efforts, including life‑cycle cost analysis reviews, M&V documentation, and preparation of government‑required deliverables.
• Coordinate with installations, ESCOs, and AFIMSC Detachments to resolve technical questions, track rebate and utility rate considerations, and maintain consistent project data.
• Enter and manage project status data in designated tracking systems, supporting weekly updates and reporting requirements.
• Prepare briefings, written analyses, and comment packages for government review during each project phase.
• Support alignment of proposed solutions with DAF energy strategy, ESPC/UESC Playbooks, and applicable design standards.
• Contribute to lessons learned, best practices, and process improvements for enterprise energy project execution.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or a related technical field from an accredited U.S. institution.
• Certification: Professional engineering registration preferred, not required.
• Ability to receive ESPC Project Facilitator certification from DOE FEMP.
• Experience: 3-7 years of experience in facility energy projects, building systems, or infrastructure modernization.
• Familiarity with third‑party financed energy projects (ESPC, UESC) and DOE/FEMP guidelines.
• Ability to review basic engineering calculations, design documents, and life‑cycle cost analyses.
• Experience with project coordination, documentation, and use of Microsoft Office applications.
• S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kanaka Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information (family medical history), or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. EEO/AA employer/Vet/Disabled.