Project Manager - Renewables

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy seeks a Project Manager - Renewables in Washington, DC. The role involves leading renewable energy projects, managing client relationships, and coordinating internal and external teams. Candidates should have project management experience and knowledge of renewables and the electric power industry. The position promotes work-life balance with flexible schedules and values diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
About the position

North Carolina Advanced Energy Corporation (Advanced Energy) is a nonprofit energy consulting firm headquartered on NC State University's Centennial Campus in Raleigh, NC. We strive to ensure that energy is clean, affordable, reliable, efficient and safe for all people. We work with electric utilities; state, federal and local governments; manufacturers and a variety of public and private partners in five markets: residential, commercial and industrial, motors and drives, renewables and electric transportation. At Advanced Energy, we know that our organization thrives only when our employees are valued and supported. You will be aided in your career goals and be put in a position to excel. You'll work on teams that promote idea sharing and challenge you to learn and expand your expertise. You'll also be encouraged to seek work-life balance, with flexible hybrid schedules and an array of leave options so you can spend time with family and pursue personal interests. We are also committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our staff is the most valuable resource we have, and we appreciate that our employees come from varied backgrounds, cultures and experiences. By providing a supportive and respectful environment that promotes creativity and collaboration, Advanced Energy makes a lasting, positive difference in all of the work we do. This position will lead projects to provide consulting services and commissioning for renewable energy integration. The ideal candidate will have project management experience and some knowledge about renewables, the electric power industry, or transmission and distribution grids. This position will work in close collaboration with external stakeholders including utility clients, renewables developers, and subcontractors while also coordinating activities with internal engineering and other staff to deliver services.

Responsibilities
• Develop and refine scope of work and take into account the client's needs, budget and other resources
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• Develop and implement project plans, including strategies, milestones and tasks
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• Design and facilitate project meetings and record minutes and action plans
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• Coordinate project logistics, including meetings, conference calls, presentations, workshops, client visits, travel, and events associated with assigned projects
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• Work with internal team and customer to define and update AE's role on projects
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• Establish, document, track, and adhere to project timelines, budgets, and tasks
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• Utilize applicable software applications to perform project management and scheduling tasks, and research issues with team members to resolve problems
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• Prepare project budgets, analyze variances, and initiate corrective actions
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• Develop technical tools and processes to more effectively complete tasks
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• Provide timely reports to funding sources, team, management, and others internally or externally
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• Assemble and manage the necessary work force to complete assigned activities
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• Manage and coordinate contracts and scopes of work for subcontractors and other external contacts
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• Analyze and create budget summaries and financial scenarios to improve project tracking and performance
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• Continuously search and strive for process improvement strategies
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• Create knowledge through research. Target topics that support team's goals and strategy
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• Research and summarize programs and create final reports
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• Incorporate study findings into AE trainings
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• Present and explain reports and findings to clients and other external stakeholders
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• Maintain own technical and professional knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies
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• Develop and maintain relationships with external partners such as agencies, associations, contractors, builders and consultants
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• Coordinate with project partners to define roles and responsibilities
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• Assist assigned team with identifying and securing additional projects
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• Create and deliver proposals/contract agreements including scopes of work, budgets and timelines
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• Document lessons learned from previous projects in order to inform business development for future projects

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in business management or relevant field of study and 1-3 years of experience in managing and coordinating projects is required
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• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Products required; experience using project management software applications is preferred
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• Project planning, time management, communication, writing and research skills required
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• Ability to problem solve, analyze and interpret data
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• Ability to work in teams as well as independently
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• Must be detail oriented and organized
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• Individual must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as a commitment to providing exceptional customer service, both internally and externally
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• Knowledge of relevant industries a plus: power utility programs including residential, commercial and industrial, electric transportation
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• Knowledge of energy efficiency or renewable energy preferred

Nice-to-haves
• Knowledge of renewable energy integration
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• Experience in consulting services for utility scale renewable energy resources

Benefits
• Flexible hybrid schedules
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• Array of leave options
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• Supportive and respectful work environment
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• Opportunities for professional development
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• Diversity and inclusion initiatives