Project Manager (Engineering)

TALENT Software Services; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENT Software Services seeks an experienced program manager to oversee energy efficiency projects compliant with BPU orders and client procedures. You will ensure scope, budget, and cost-effectiveness, develop processes for program implementation, and interface with clients, vendors, and consultants to ensure accuracy and timely reporting.

Responsibilities include QA/QC, managing customer relationships, directing vendors, and ensuring safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Requires B.S. degree with 8 years energy efficiency program experience or 12 years with no degree.
• Must have experience processing milestone payments and forecasting spend.
• Knowledge of energy efficiency measures, implementation and cost.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Travel within client territory for meetings and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage processes for implementing energy efficiency projects and programs per approved BPU programs.
• Interface with client associates, vendors, customers, and consultants to ensure program rules are followed and reporting is accurate.
• Perform and oversee QA/QC; apply energy savings knowledge to oversight.
• Manage customer relationships to provide high-quality program services.
• Coordinate vendors/contractors; review deliverables; monitor performance; review invoices.

Skills

Program management

Budget forecasting

QA/QC

Vendor management

Communication skills

MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

Process improvement

Regulatory understanding

Travel readiness

Education

B.S. Degree + 8 years energy efficiency programs experience

12 years energy efficiency programs experience (no degree)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Client Standards of Business Controls

Invoicing knowledge

Compliance knowledge (10CFR810)

Job description

• Provide program management oversight over scope, schedule and budget of energy efficiency projects in compliance with the BPU Order and Client procedures.
• Ensure projects meet all program requirements, including project scope and cost effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain the processes for implementing energy efficiency projects and programs in accordance with requirements for BPU approved programs.
• Interface with Client associates, vendors, customers and outside consultants to assure the Program rules and requirements are maintained, the projects are cost effective and the information needed for management and regulatory reporting is accurate and timely.
• Perform and oversee program and project QA/QC as required; Apply knowledge in energy savings measures and techniques to program and project oversight
• Manage customer relationships to provide program services with a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate and direct the activities of vendors and contractors. Review vendor deliverables. Monitor vendor performance, and review/process vendor invoices.
• Ensure vendor and employee compliance with safety protocols and practices.
• Compile and analyze data from various projects / sources to monitor the status of customer projects and report to management. Projects may include the installation of various energy conservation measures (ECMs) such as HVAC, lighting, motors, energy management systems, etc., as appropriate for the program.
• Analyze performance results for management reports; Provide monthly project status forecasts
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc requests as necessary

Description: Job Summary

• Provide program management oversight over scope, schedule and budget of energy efficiency projects in compliance with the BPU Order and Client procedures.
• Ensure projects meet all program requirements, including project scope and cost effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain the processes for implementing energy efficiency projects and programs in accordance with requirements for BPU approved programs.
• Interface with Client associates, vendors, customers and outside consultants to assure the Program rules and requirements are maintained, the projects are cost effective and the information needed for management and regulatory reporting is accurate and timely.
• Perform and oversee program and project QA/QC as required; Apply knowledge in energy savings measures and techniques to program and project oversight
• Manage customer relationships to provide program services with a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate and direct the activities of vendors and contractors. Review vendor deliverables. Monitor vendor performance, and review/process vendor invoices.
• Ensure vendor and employee compliance with safety protocols and practices.
• Compile and analyze data from various projects / sources to monitor the status of customer projects and report to management. Projects may include the installation of various energy conservation measures (ECMs) such as HVAC, lighting, motors, energy management systems, etc., as appropriate for the program.
• Analyze performance results for management reports; Provide monthly project status forecasts
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc requests as necessary

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the processes for implementing energy efficiency projects and programs in accordance with requirements for BPU approved programs.
• Interface with Client associates, vendors, customers and outside consultants to assure the Program rules and requirements are maintained, the projects are cost effective and the information needed for management and regulatory reporting is accurate and timely. Coordinate and direct the activities of vendors and contractors. Review vendor deliverables. Monitor vendor performance, and review/process vendor invoices.
• Perform and oversee program and project QA/QC as required; Apply knowledge in energy savings measures and techniques to program and project oversight.
• Perform project site visits as required
• Compile and analyze data from various projects / sources to monitor the status of customer projects and report to management. Projects may include the installation of various energy conservation measures (ECMs) such as HVAC, lighting, motors, energy management systems, etc., as appropriate for the program. Analyze performance results for management reports; Provide monthly project status forecasts; Must be proficient with working independently while maintaining and applying working knowledge of Client Standards of Business Controls and meet management's expectations for effective internal business controls.
• Manage customer relationships to provide program services with a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Ensure vendor and employee compliance with safety protocols and practices

Job Specific Qualifications Required

• B.S. Degree plus 8 years of experience in the space of energy efficiency programs, construction, or related fields. In lieu of a degree, 12 years of experience in the space of energy efficiency programs, construction, or related field
• Experience processing milestone payments and forecasting financial spend
• Knowledge of energy efficiency measures, implementation, and cost
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel & MS Word)
• Commitment to process improvement and attention to detail
• Knowledge of Client's CEF energy efficiency order and related frameworks
• Able to travel within Client territory to conduct meetings with customers, perform inspections, and manage relationships with contractors
• Valid US driver's license Desired
• Vendor management, invoicing skills.
• Building Performance Institute Certifications preferred
• Certified Energy Manager preferred

Location:

• Client Newark Office—80 Park Plaza, Newark, NJ.
• Minimum in office or in the field performing inspections three(3) days per week.

Custom Fields:

• Name: 10CFR810 Compliance
• Value: Requires 10CFR810 compliance
• Name: Conference Call Completed Date
• Value: None
• Name: Referral Type
• Value: MSP Sourced
• Name: Intake Call Completed
• Value: No
• Name: Project Type
• Value: Capital
• Name: Within scope of New Jersey Temporary Workers' Bill of Rights
• Value: No
• Name: Intake Call Completed Date
• Value: None