Manager, Commercial Energy

ICF Olson; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

401k matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Volunteer opportunities

Donation matching

Professional development resources

Job summary

ICF Olson in Illinois seeks a Manager, Commercial Energy to lead multi-channel program delivery across the Midwest, managing client relationships, subcontractors, budgets, and regulatory-compliant residential energy efficiency programs.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, track KPIs, forecast outcomes, coordinate with regional and national teams, and ensure steady program performance while supporting client outreach and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or substitution of related experience for education
• 5+ years of related experience in energy efficiency, energy, utility, or sustainability programs
• 2+ years of experience leading cross-organizational teams

Responsibilities

• Manage day to day operations of the contract serving as the main point of contact for the client
• Direct oversight of program budgets and tracking & reporting
• Key Performance Indicators
• Review program performance towards goals on a regular basis including program forecasting
• Coordinate with client and ICF team to ensure all program goals are met, and adjust as needed to meet goals
• Assist in the direct support of client outreach, meetings and ad hoc requests including 1-on-1 client meetings
• Management of direct reports including timesheet/expense approval, PTO approval, regular individual check-in meetings, and annual performance reviews
• Support monthly invoicing and reporting as well as all outreach, recruitment, marketing, QA/QC, and subcontractor activities
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Program requirements and ongoing Program updates
• Collaborate with regional and national teams to provide national cohesion and bring efficiencies & best practices to your client’s programs
• Other duties as required to support our work nationally and provide direct support to division leadership as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s degree (or applicants can substitute one year of related experience for one year of education)

Job description

Manager, Commercial Energy Ready to Make a Difference? Working closely with the portfolio director, this individual will be responsible for monitoring and supporting a muti-channel implementation in the Midwest with the successful delivery across multiple functional areas, including internal operations, client support, and stakeholder management. Come join our team as a Manager, Commercial Energy of residential energy efficiency utility programs in the Midwest. You will build and manage relationships with clients, manage subcontractors, and design and implement program strategies and plans. Management of the program includes meeting established goals while maintaining budgets, conducting cost-benefit analyses and evaluating the impact of residential products programs, and ensuring that programs comply with regulatory guidelines.

Why you will love working here

• Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance
• Investment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
• Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!)

What you will be doing

• Manage day to day operations of the contract serving as the main point of contact for the client
• Direct oversight of program budgets and tracking & reporting
• Key Performance Indicators
• Review program performance towards goals on a regular basis including program forecasting
• Coordinate with client and ICF team to ensure all program goals are met, and adjust as needed to meet goals
• Assist in the direct support of client outreach, meetings and ad hoc requests including 1-on-1 client meetings
• Management of direct reports including but not limited to timesheet/expense approval, PTO approval, regular individual check-in meetings, and annual performance reviews
• Support monthly invoicing and reporting as well as all outreach, recruitment, marketing, QA/QC, and subcontractor activities
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Program requirements and ongoing Program updates
• Collaborate with regional and national teams to provide national cohesion and bring efficiencies & best practices to your client’s programs
• Other duties as required to support our work nationally and provide direct support to division leadership as needed.

What we need you to have (min qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree (or applicants can substitute one year of related experience for one year of education)
• 5+ years of related experience working in energy efficiency, energy, utility, or sustainability programs or similar experience
• 2+ years of experience leading cross-organizational teams

What we would like you to have (preferred qualifications)

• Experience working with retailers and/or manufacturers and understanding the retail industry or programs that focus on energy efficient products
• Ability to establish influential partnerships at all levels
• Strategic mindset with the ability to identify new opportunities
• Demonstrated experience in continuous improvement and quality assurance/control theories, techniques and application
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
• Team player with the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems, and recommend solutions
• Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information
• Ability to work with all levels of internal employees, as well as outside clients and vendors
• Superior interpersonal skills including courtesy, professionalism, and a cooperative attitude
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)
• Ability to be flexible to handle multiple priorities Bot and Third-Party Applications

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email [e-mail] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

Candidate AI Usage Policy At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process. However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [e-mail].

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $98,614.00 - $167,644.00 Illinois Remote Office (IL99) Need help? We're here: [e-mail]

About ICF

About ICF ICF is a global consulting and technology services company with approximately 9,000 employees, but we are not your typical consultants. At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists work together with digital strategists, data scientists and creatives. We combine unmatched industry expertise with cutting-edge engagement capabilities to help organizations solve their most complex challenges. Since 1969, public and private sector clients have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape the future. Learn more at icf.com.