Solutions Development Project Manager

Budderfly; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy management company is seeking a Solutions Development Project Manager to lead HVAC and Refrigeration Energy Efficiency projects. This role is crucial for ensuring customer satisfaction and compliance during technology deployment. Candidates should have strong project management skills and technical experience, with a focus on delivering energy-saving solutions.

Benefits

Career Advancement Opportunities

Full Benefits Package

Competitive Pay

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of project management experience required.
• Technical experience in HVAC, Controls, Refrigeration.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of HVAC and Refrigeration Energy Efficiency Solutions.
• Monitor and track progress of customer installs.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

We're helping businesses become more sustainable. Join us!

Budderfly is a fast-growing, private equity-backed energy management company that is helping the planet by reducing carbon emissions for small to medium sized enterprises. We are the premier sustainability partner for businesses with repeatable footprints such as restaurant chains, assisted living facilities, retail franchises, and more. By installing and managing a combination of patented technologies, equipment upgrades, and proprietary energy software solutions, we deliver energy savings with no investment required from our customers.

Recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies of 2025 and featured on the Inc. 5000 list of America's Fastest-Growing Companies for four consecutive years, Budderfly is driving real impact at scale.

We are an energetic, dynamic and dedicated team working together to make a positive impact on the environment while providing an excellent customer experience. We are growing quickly and looking to add talented people who are passionate about making the world a better place!

We have an opportunity for a motivated individual to fill the role of Solutions Development Project Manager. In this position, the successful candidate will lead the development of tailored HVAC and Refrigeration Energy Efficiency Solutions, oversee project execution, and ensure compliance with industry standards, utility incentives, and company business goals.

Why This Role is Important:

The Solutions Development Project Manager owns the overall customer satisfaction during the deployment of energy saving technologies and will be an escalation point for all team members who are working to install technologies at customer site.

Responsibilities:

• Understand scope for each customer at beginning of project and manage to that.
• Monitor and track progress of all tasks associated with customer installs.
• Know areas of risk that may cause delays and always be prepared to parse them.
• Ensure deliverables are met, roadblocks are tracked, and issues resolved favorably.
• Manage and own all consistent communication of project status with the customer and internal Budderfly Team.
• Gather and analyze information to prepare and present reports to management on the progress of projects.
• Own Customer relations during Implementation being hands-on is required.
• Be the point of escalation for all areas of Operations throughout Implementation.
• Schedule and manage with Budderfly Team, Contractor, and Customer all Connectivity (Internet), metering, and EE Solution installs per scope.
• As Customer Installs begin, be aware of budget and stay focused as the install evolves – update and manage costs to budget for real-time awareness.
• Support the solutions development project administrators, coordinators, and engineers as they assist you with various energy efficiency solution installs.
• Oversee the return of all unused equipment and material (RMAs).
• Review all projects post completion surveys to determine improvements.
  
  

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's or equivalent degree/experience combination preferred.
• Solid 5 -7 years of project management experience.
• Technical [HVAC, Controls, Refrigeration] experience required.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and writing skills.
• Strong problem-solving and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• 20% travel required.
  
  

Compensation

$90,000—$100,000 USD

Compensation is based on factors including level of experience, skillset, qualifications, and location.

What We Offer:

• Career advancement opportunities in a fast-growing, supportive company environment
• Competitive pay
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vison, 401K, life insurance, and disability insurance
• Opportunity to work as part of a team that values its members and works together to achieve positive change.
  
  

Budderfly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status, and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.

We welcome all job seekers, including those with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company's career web page as a result of your disability.