Senior Energy Program Manager

Cumming Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Short and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cumming Group is seeking an experienced energy and building commissioning leader in Los Angeles to drive advanced commissioning, electrification, and decarbonization projects. You will manage schedules, coordinate design teams, and lead client engagements from planning through turnover.

The role emphasizes robust Excel/data skills, energy modeling, and strong communication. Candidates should have a related engineering degree and 7+ years of experience in energy projects, with LEED support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, environmental, construction management, or related field.
• Seven+ years of energy project management experience preferred.
• Certifications such as PE, CEM, CEA or related energy credentials are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver energy services and reduce building emissions by applying policy, planning, and technical expertise.
• Identify energy efficiency opportunities via field audits and engineering analyses.
• Manage energy generation, clean energy, and battery storage projects.
• Support electrification project development and equipment replacement planning.
• Lead commissioning activities from initiation to turnover and ensure OPR/BOD alignment.
• Develop commissioning plans and reports and resolve commissioning issues.
• Oversee testing, turnover documentation, and LEED support.
• Interface with clients, manage schedules, meetings, and deliverables.

Skills

Building systems energy impact

Advanced Excel

Energy modeling

MEP design knowledge

Project management plans

Budget proposals

Scope monitoring

Communication skills

Continuous learning

Reliable transportation

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical/mechanical engineering

Tools

PE

CEM

CEA

Job description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Apply policy, planning, and technical expertise to deliver energy services and reduce building or campus operational emissions, drawing on strong knowledge of building systems
• Identify energy efficiency opportunities, particularly HVAC and lighting system upgrades, by conducting field energy audits and developing engineering analyses, cost-savings estimates, ASHRAE audit reports, and documentation to support carbon reduction goals
• Manage and analyze energy generation, clean energy, and battery storage projects
• Support building and transportation electrification project development, including equipment replacement planning prioritized by efficiency and client operational needs
• Contribute to climate action planning, decarbonization strategy, energy master planning, and net zero roadmaps, collaborating with GHG analysts as needed
• Manage construction of energy projects from procurement through closeout, anticipating and proactively resolving schedule or priority delays
• Lead and manage the commissioning team and process from project initiation through turnover, directing owners, design teams, contractors, vendors, and testing providers
• Develop Commissioning Plans and Reports, ensuring alignment with Owner's Project Requirements (OPR) and Basis of Design (BOD)
• Direct resolution of commissioning issues, tracking corrective actions from design through functional testing
• Oversee functional performance testing, personally witnessing and documenting as needed to ensure quality and consistency
• Ensure completeness of turnover documentation, including O&M manuals and as-built packages
• Lead fundamental and enhanced commissioning efforts in support of client LEED goals
• Serve as primary client interface, managing schedules, meetings, and expectations throughout project delivery
• Lead client and stakeholder presentations of project deliverables, including preparing materials
• Lead and grow the energy and building commissioning service lines, including staffing, mentorship, and business development

Knowledge & Skills Required

• Strong understanding of how building systems affect energy consumption and GHG emissions
• Advanced Excel skills, strong data management practices, energy modeling experience required
• Technical knowledge of MEP system design and operation; controls, instrumentation, and electrical systems experience a plus
• Experience preparing project management plans, fee/budget proposals, and cost/revenue projections
• Ability to monitor project scope and recommend adjustments as needed
• Resourceful and adaptable in managing projects on compressed timeframes
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Committed to continuous learning and professional development
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and vehicle insurance required

Preferred Education And Experience

• Bachelors degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, environmental, construction management, or related field
• A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant industry experience in energy project management
• Strong prior experience supporting energy and sustainability project types.
• Preferred certifications include PE, CEM, CEA, or other related energy and sustainability certifications

Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.

All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.

The salary range for this full-time role is $152,800.00-$213,933.36 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.

In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program