Energy Project Manager

The Energy Project Manager at the State of Massachusetts will oversee projects supporting the Zero Carbon Initiative, focusing on energy and water efficiency and sustainability in various state facilities. Responsibilities include project management, coordination with agencies and consultants, procurement, and compliance with regulations. A Bachelor's degree and relevant experience are required. The position follows a hybrid work schedule, combining remote and in-office work.
About the position

The Energy Project Manager (RPIII) will plan and manage projects to support DCAMM's Zero Carbon Initiative, the agencywide carbon reduction effort. Projects are focused on energy and water efficiency, decarbonization, resilience, and other sustainability efforts at Commonwealth facilities including state universities, community colleges, courts, offices, state hospitals, prisons, sheriff facilities, and other buildings. The Energy Project Manager will coordinate between DCAMM offices, client agencies, and outside consultants to prepare energy design-build Requests for Proposals, proposal evaluations, selected contractor recommendations, financial analysis, and contract reviews. This position will follow a hybrid work schedule sharing time between remote and in-office work.

Responsibilities
• Manage projects from inception through procurement and support design and implementation.
,
• Work with facilities to develop project scopes that meet both savings requirements and facility needs.
,
• Work with consultants to develop proposed scopes for cost-effective projects based on the assessment of facility needs, existing conditions, existing utility consumption, and Commonwealth decarbonization goals.
,
• Review audits and reports to ensure pricing and paybacks align with applicable program requirements.
,
• Address client agency and facility questions and concerns.
,
• Manage procurement of design-build contractors to design and implement proposed project scopes.
,
• Ensure all managed steps comply with contract, laws, regulations, OHSA, building permits, and other construction requirements.
,
• Assist Design and Construction Teams throughout project design, implementation, closeout, and turnover for projects developed by Energy Team to ensure goals of project as presented in proposed scope are achieved.
,
• Manage project closeout including collection of utility incentives and vendor payment. Ensure internal DCAMM processes are followed.
,
• Manage small projects (Utility Vendor) from inception through implementation.
,
• Manage projects to support renewable generation and resilience.
,
• Assist with monitoring renewable installations for the Demand Response and Energy Credit programs.
,
• Work with client agencies and facilities to support energy information systems, savings optimization, demand response, and other Energy Team programs.
,
• Support DCAMM operations and maintenance staff to improve the efficiency and operations of its managed assets.
,
• Review, analyze, and make recommendations regarding technical aspects of energy, water, and carbon reduction projects for state facilities.
,
• Participate as an internal energy advisor on DCAMM building projects.
,
• Support other team members on financial, engineering, or other matters related to project delivery.
,
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements
• Four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time technical or professional experience in urban or regional planning, environmental planning, transportation planning or land use planning.
,
• At least two years must have been in a professional capacity.
,
• A Bachelor's degree with a major in urban or regional planning, environmental planning, urban studies, architecture, landscape architecture, civil, environmental, or transportation engineering or environmental sciences may be substituted for two years of the required experience.
,
• A Graduate degree with a major in urban or regional planning, environmental planning, urban studies, architecture, landscape architecture, civil, environmental, or transportation engineering or environmental studies may be substituted for three years of the required experience and one year of the required experience in a professional capacity.
,
• Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Nice-to-haves
• Project Management experience.
,
• Experience implementing energy/water projects or similar project management experience.
,
• Thorough knowledge of planning, energy and water conservation, and sustainable building design principles and practices.
,
• Strong background in buildings and related systems.
,
• Ability to prepare and analyze spreadsheets and generate graphic representations of data.
,
• Ability to prepare and deliver technical presentations.
,
• Ability to coordinate multiple planning tasks, working both independently and with a diverse team.
,
• Demonstrated quantitative, financial, technical, and problem-solving skills.
,
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
,
• Experience developing financial cash flows and tracking reports.
,
• Construction management experience.
,
• Experience with MassSave programs.
,
• Knowledge of current software such as Microsoft Word for Windows, Microsoft Excel for Windows.

Benefits
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
,
• Employee benefits that support work-life balance and professional development.