Technical Project Manager

2KB Energy Services, LLC; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

2KB Energy Services is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead energy efficiency programs in the Atlanta office. You will combine strategic project leadership with hands-on technical expertise in energy audits and analyses while serving as a key liaison for client relationships across multi-disciplinary programs.

The role requires managing multiple concurrent projects, meeting tight deadlines, and delivering on-time, on-budget results.

Qualifications

• Engineering or engineering-related bachelor's degree or higher.
• 5+ years managing projects and/or small technical teams in energy efficiency, building performance, or related consulting.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple concurrent projects, including schedule, budget, and client communication.
• Proven experience supervising technical staff: assigning work, reviewing audit findings, and providing coaching/mentorship.
• QA/QC ownership for audit deliverables, ensuring consistency with your firm’s standards and contract requirements.
• Vendor/partner management experience: scoping and overseeing subcontractors, reviewing invoices, and holding partners to schedule, budget, and quality targets.
• Strong written skills for proposals, scopes, and final audit reports; able to translate technical findings into plain-language recommendations.
• Comfortable leading meetings and presenting results to facility staff, city leadership, and other non‑technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Willingness to travel as needed to support development and project needs
• Experience with project management software (we use BQE CORE)

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate complex, multi-disciplinary energy efficiency programs involving engineering, data analytics, and partner teams
• Develop comprehensive project workplans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation strategies for concurrent projects
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement proactive solutions to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery
• Facilitate cross‑functional team collaboration and communication across technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Track and report project metrics, milestones, and deliverables to internal leadership and external clients
• Serve as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor for assigned client accounts
• Build and maintain strong, long‑term client relationships through consistent communication, responsiveness, and delivery excellence
• Understand client objectives, priorities, and constraints to tailor solutions that meet their energy efficiency and sustainability goals
• Lead client meetings, presentations, and progress reviews with professionalism and technical credibility
• Identify opportunities for expanded services and strategic partnerships within existing client relationships
• Review and refine technical reports, energy audit deliverables, and recommendation summaries for accuracy and clarity

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Team leadership

QA/QC ownership

Vendor management

Proposal writing

Excel and Word

BQE CORE

Scheduling

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

2KB Energy Services is an independent energy and environmental consulting firm based in north Atlanta. We deliver success by providing meaningful engagement and technical expertise that ensures our clients realize their goals for energy efficiency and sustainability. To support our rapid growth, we are seeking a Technical Project Manager to strengthen our team in our Atlanta Office. This role combines strategic project leadership with hands‑on technical expertise in energy audits and analyses, while serving as a key liaison for client relationships across complex, multi-disciplinary programs.

To be successful in this role, the candidate will need to be able to manage multiple concurrent projects, work on tight deadlines, and have exceptional organizational, verbal, written, and presentation skills. You are the ideal candidate if you are comfortable owning complex projects, collaborating across disciplines, and turning analysis into real‑world impact. 2KB is a young growing business with enormous potential for building experience and professional acumen and making an impact.

What You’ll Do

Project Management & Program Coordination

• Lead and coordinate complex, multi-disciplinary energy efficiency programs involving engineering, data analytics, and partner teams
• Develop comprehensive project workplans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation strategies for concurrent projects
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement proactive solutions to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery
• Facilitate cross‑functional team collaboration and communication across technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Track and report project metrics, milestones, and deliverables to internal leadership and external clients

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor for assigned client accounts
• Build and maintain strong, long‑term client relationships through consistent communication, responsiveness, and delivery excellence
• Understand client objectives, priorities, and constraints to tailor solutions that meet their energy efficiency and sustainability goals
• Lead client meetings, presentations, and progress reviews with professionalism and technical credibility
• Identify opportunities for expanded services and strategic partnerships within existing client relationships

Technical Support & Energy Analysis

• Review and refine technical reports, energy audit deliverables, and recommendation summaries for accuracy and clarity

What We Need

Required Qualifications

• Engineering or engineering-related bachelor's degree or higher.
• 5+ years managing projects and/or small technical teams in energy efficiency, building performance, or related consulting.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple concurrent projects, including schedule, budget, and client communication.
• Proven experience supervising technical staff: assigning work, reviewing audit findings, and providing coaching/mentorship.
• QA/QC ownership for audit deliverables, ensuring consistency with your firm’s standards and contract requirements.
• Vendor/partner management experience: scoping and overseeing subcontractors, reviewing invoices, and holding partners to schedule, budget, and quality targets.
• Strong written skills for proposals, scopes, and final audit reports; able to translate technical findings into plain-language recommendations.
• Comfortable leading meetings and presenting results to facility staff, city leadership, and other non‑technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Willingness to travel as needed to support development and project needs
• Experience with project management software (we use BQE CORE)

Preferred Skills

• Experience in commercial/municipal energy audits, including ASHRAE Level I-II work and ECM development.
• One or more relevant credentials: Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Energy Auditor (CEA), ASHRAE BEAP, or equivalent energy/efficiency certification.
• Familiarity with ASHRAE audit procedures, local codes, and common ECMs for municipal/school/commercial facilities.
• Proficiency with utility data analysis and ECM financials (simple payback, SIR, NPV) in Excel or similar tools.

What we think you will love:

• Awesome team of diverse individuals who believe in each other, and the company's vision
• Opportunity to participate in the growth of a small firm
• Energetic, collaborative, and fun-loving environment