Project Manager

Pacific Energy Concepts (PEC); Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 92,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Gain Share Bonus of up to 10%

4% 401k Matching

90% health, vision, dental insurance coverage

Open PTO

Job summary

A leading energy optimization firm is seeking a Project Manager to oversee turnkey lighting retrofit projects. The ideal candidate will manage diverse portfolios, ensuring projects meet budget and deadlines while being the primary contact for clients. With a salary range of $92,000 to $116,000, applicants must possess a Bachelor's degree and PMP Certification. This role involves up to 50% travel and offers significant opportunities for growth in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or five to seven years of related experience.
• PMP Certification required (may be in progress at time of hire).
• Valid, insurable Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of turnkey lighting retrofit projects.
• Ensure project execution aligns with schedule and budget.
• Act as the primary point of contact for national account clients.
• Lead field execution strategy and oversight across regions.

Skills

Project management

Technical understanding

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

PMP Certification

NALMCO CLCP Certification

Job description

Overview

Are you a self-motivated, difference maker with a growth mindset? If you answered yes, then we\'re excited to hear from you.

We\'re looking for a Project Manager to join our growing team of here at PEC (Pacific Energy Concepts). We\'ve been around for 16 years and are an innovative, growing company that\'s making a significant, industry-wide impact. We work hard, laugh hard, and create truly amazing things together. Our core values- Build to Last, Do the Right Thing, Play to Win, and Push the Envelope, aren\'t the typical empty talking points you\'ll find floating around, they\'re fundamental to the people we are and the people we hire. Our mission is impact, and our energy-efficiency solutions yield results that advance our clients\' businesses on a larger scale.

We\'re North America\'s most innovative energy optimization company. We deliver customized energy-efficiency solutions (like LED, advanced controls, Energy Monitoring, and EV Charging Stations) that go beyond energy savings, helping our partners \"run efficient, save money, and work happy\" all while reducing their carbon footprint.

With deep knowledge of the energy-efficiency industry, we are experts in designing, developing, and deploying targeted solutions in complex and specialized environments. This is why brands like Costco, IKEA, Jeld-Wen and Alaska Airlines (to name a few of the 5000+ companies we work with) put their trust in us.

The Job

At PEC, we understand that customer satisfaction is key and smooth project execution is critical for customer satisfaction. The Project Manager is responsible for independently managing a diverse portfolio of turnkey lighting retrofit projects for national and regional customers, including both standard and moderately complex scopes and contributes to the successful delivery of higher-complexity projects with support. This role owns project execution from planning through closeout, with accountability for schedule, materials, field coordination, budget alignment, and customer communication. This position requires strong technical understanding, proactive problem-solving, and effective cross-functional collaboration to deliver consistent results across multiple active sites.

The Project Manager supports an annual delivery throughput of approximately $5 million and requires regular travel (up to 50%) to support critical milestones, site conditions, and field execution needs. This position has a hiring range of $92,000 - $116,000.

We are open to remote candidates in the Northeast who live near a major airport.

Core Functions

• National Account Program Delivery - Owns overall execution of multi-site retrofit programs, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to customer expectations across a distributed portfolio
• Customer & Stakeholder Management - Acts as the primary point of contact for national account clients, driving clear communication, alignment, and confidence throughout the project lifecycle
• Field Execution & Partner Coordination - Leads field execution strategy and oversight, coordinating contractors and partners to ensure consistent, compliant, and high-quality installations across regions
• Procurement, Incentives & Operational Logistics - Ensures materials, incentives, and operational logistics are aligned to support efficient multi-site deployment without delays or rework
• Risk Management, Closeout & Team Enablement - Identifies and mitigates risks while ensuring clean project closeout, continuous improvement, and team capability development

Requirements

Education & Experience

Bachelor\'s Degree from four-year college or university; or five to seven years\' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses and/or Registrations

• PMP Certification required (may be in progress at time of hire)
• NALMCO CLCP Certification required within 30-days of hire
• Valid, insurable Driver\'s License required

PEC is not able to provide sponsorship for work visas. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Employment with PEC is contingent upon completing a drug & background screen.

Benefits

• Annual Gain Share Bonus of up-to 10%
• 4% 401k Matching
• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance covered 90%
• Open PTO

*Quick moment to brag -- we were recently highlighted by Inc in their 2025 Best Places to Work. Check us out at: Inc Best Workplaces

PEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals.

We recruit, hire and promote into all job levels the most qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state and local laws.

PEC\'s commitment to providing equal employment opportunities extends to all aspects of employment, including job assignment, compensation, discipline and access to benefits and training.