Program Manager, Codes & Standards (BPC)

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Sick leave

11 paid holidays

Medical and dental plans

State retirement plans

RTD pass

Professional development

Job summary

State of Colorado seeks a Program Manager to guide Building Performance Colorado, bridging climate policy with stakeholder engagement and program design. You will coordinate with utilities, governments, and industry to implement energy efficiency initiatives and decarbonization efforts.

The role involves cross‑team collaboration, managing budgets and vendors, and presenting at industry events. A strong background in energy programs and policy is required.

Qualifications

• Four years of professional experience in project/program management focused on building energy efficiency, municipal climate policy, energy auditing, community development/planning, or sustainability programs; or a bachelor’s degree in a related field and three years of experience.
• Experience facilitating stakeholder engagements and navigating challenging discussions.
• Ability to handle tough conversations calmly and professionally.
• Self-starter mindset—willing to ask questions, spot operational gaps early, and step up to assist team members.
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Team player with interpersonal, listening, and diplomacy skills.
• Initiative and strong work ethic; ability to work independently and in a team to manage multiple work streams.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical thinking, guidance, and support on Building Performance Colorado (BPC).
• Manage programmatic tasks, track deliverables, and update status.
• Ensure timely communications and troubleshoot problems.
• Perform program administration including procurement, vendor/grantee management, invoicing, reporting, and budget management.
• Assist with implementing awards to drive decarbonization and energy efficiency initiatives, including design, implementation, and reporting.
• Collaboratively manage external relationships with program stakeholders and partners.
• Lead stakeholder group meetings and manage high-friction discussions with real estate groups and associations.
• Prepare collateral resources for recruitment, outreach, and education; newsletters and presentations.
• Represent the CEO in public forums and industry events.
• Develop, monitor, and report progress toward program operational measures and goals.
• Evaluate outcomes and propose changes for improvements and planning.
• Promote data-driven decision making through program data collection and analysis.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Data analysis

Public policy

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Portfolio Manager (ENERGY STAR)

Job description

This mission of the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and consumer energy costs by advancing clean energy, energy efficiency and zero emission vehicles to benefit all Coloradans. The Colorado Energy Office is a great place to work, with collaborative and talented employees who are passionate about our mission and a flexible hybrid (work from home/work from office) atmosphere. Employees report high satisfaction with their work, their colleagues and manager, and CEO leadership. Join us!

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. Governor’s Office staff should demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (EDIA) in the workplace to fulfill the promise of a Colorado For All. Staff are expected to participate in learning opportunities and training to increase their knowledge around EDIA, have a growth mindset, and embed new learnings and skills into daily business practices. Creating inaccessible digital content such as web pages, emails, presentations, or documents leaves the state open to fines up to $3,500 based on the language in House Bill 21-110. Staff should strive to make all digital content accessible using provided accessibility resources.

Starting Salary Range: $70,012.80 - $90,001.60 Annually, Anticipated $78,000.00

*This position is eligible for a hybrid and/or remote working arrangement. Hybrid positions are expected to be present at the office location for no less than one day per work week.

Description of Role

In Colorado, the built environment is a top source of greenhouse gas emissions, and we are significantly expanding our focus on building decarbonization through developing and implementing stronger statewide minimum energy codes and launching market transformation policies and programs to stimulate building electrification and energy efficiency implementation in both residential and commercial buildings.

This position presents an opportunity to guide key building stakeholders in reducing their building-related emissions and foster public private partnerships. The program manager will help bridge climate policy with stakeholder compliance. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to help the State meet its climate goals and be at the forefront of building decarbonization policy.

The Program Manager will support programming across the Codes & Standards team, focusing primarily on implementation of the Building Performance Colorado program. Specifically, they will work closely with the Senior Program Manager(s) for Building Performance Colorado focusing on strategic program design, vendor oversight, building owner and industry engagement, and continuous improvement. In implementing programs, CEO works closely with a variety of stakeholders on design and execution. This includes collaborative efforts with utilities, local governments, contractors, engineers and construction companies, labor unions, and community-based organizations. The Program Manager will facilitate stakeholder collaboration and represent the CEO on building energy and performance standards related topics.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

Program Management

• Provide critical thinking, guidance, and support on Building Performance Colorado (BPC). Support may include:

  • Answering building owner questions via Help Center tickets, emails, or voicemails.

  • Managing programmatic tasks, tracking deliverables, and updating status.

  • Ensuring timely programmatic updates, communications deployments and troubleshooting problems as they may arise.

• Perform program administration responsibilities including procurement, vendor or grantee management, invoicing, reporting, and budget management.

• Assist with implementing state and federal awards intended to drive adoption and implementation of advanced building decarbonization and energy efficiency initiatives, including program design, implementation, and reporting.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaboratively manage and maintain positive external relationships with program stakeholders, private sector partners, and other external influencers.

• Lead building, utility, or other stakeholder group meetings. Direct and de‑scalate (when necessary) complex, high-friction conversations with commercial real estate groups, landlords, and trade associations.

• Work with CEO communications staff to prepare collateral resources that support program recruitment and technical assistance, outreach, and educational activities including newsletters, presentations, networking, and collaboration with internal and external resources.

• Provide presentations and/or represent the CEO in public forums and at industry events.

Research, Data Analysis & Reporting

• Develop, monitor, and report on progress toward program operational measures and goals.

• Evaluate program outcomes and propose changes to the Sr. Program Manager and Unit Director for program improvements and to support the annual strategic planning process.

• Promote data-driven decision making through the collection, organization, and utilization of program data.

Minimum Proficiencies

• Four years of professional experience in project/program management focused on building energy efficiency, municipal climate policy, energy auditing, community development/planning, or sustainability programs; or a bachelor’s degree in a related field (public administration, environmental science, engineering, sustainability, etc.) and three years of professional experience in a related field.

• Experience facilitating stakeholder engagements, as well as navigating challenging discussions.

• Ability to handle tough conversations calmly and professionally.

• Self‑starter mindset—willing to ask questions, spot operational gaps early, and step up to assist team members.

• Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills.

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.

• Team player with excellent interpersonal, listening, and diplomacy skills to build positive relationships.

• Demonstrates a high level of initiative and strong work ethic. Ability to work both independently and with a team environment on complex, multi‑faceted work streams and manage work streams from start to finish.

Preferred Proficiencies

• Understanding of building energy programs, adoption, and implementation.

• Demonstrated understanding of building energy consumption data, benchmarking frameworks (e.g., ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager), and energy performance metrics (EUI, GHG emissions intensity).

• Understanding of regulatory policies, regulatory enforcement, or similar.

• Experience managing data workflows, monitoring compliance metrics, or administering municipal/utility energy initiatives.

• Direct experience drafting, implementing, or complying with BPS ordinances, building energy codes, or performance‑based compliance pathways.

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or Building Energy Assessment Professional (BEAP)

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

• LEED AP (BD+C or O+M)

The State of Colorado/Office of the Governor offers a generous benefits package including:

• Annual leave accrued at 13.33 hours per month (4 weeks a year)

• Sick leave accrued at 6.66 hours a month (10 days a year)

• 11 paid holidays per year

• Medical and dental plans

• State paid life insurance policy of $50,000

• Choice of 2 retirement plans

• 401K and 457 plans

• State paid Short Term Disability coverage

• Additional optional life and disability plans

• Credit Union Membership

• RTD pass

• Training and professional development

To learn more about State of Colorado benefits visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.