Program Manager I - Energy Efficiency and Public Sector
Location: Remote Los Angeles, CA - Candidates must be located in CA to be considered
Ready to make a difference?
The selected candidate will support Water Management and Strategic Energy Management (SEM) Public Sector Energy Efficiency programs in Southern California. Working closely with the portfolio manager and subcontractors, this individual will be responsible for monitoring and supporting the successful delivery of program goals across multiple functional areas, including internal operations, client support, and stakeholder management.
Come join our team as a Program Manager supporting clean energy programs and under-served communities in Southern California.
You will build and manage relationships with customers, building owners, property managers, developers, architects, and key community stakeholders aligned with energy efficiency products and services. You’ll manage subcontractors and design/implement program strategies and plans.
Working closely with the client and our nation-wide implementation team, you’ll focus on bringing energy efficiency and bill savings to the public sector and under-served communities, providing safer, more energy efficient housing, systems and buildings while ensuring energy grid stability.
Why you will love working here:
- Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance
- Investment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
- Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!)
What you will be doing:
- Build industry relationships, provide insights to ensure that programs run efficiently and effectively and constantly respond to changing market conditions
- Act as a liaison with public agencies, understand trends and projections, and provide direction and insights to program teams
- Collaborate with regional and national ICF teams to provide national cohesiveness and bring efficiencies & best practices to your client’s programs
- Manage subcontractors and establish milestones and monitor adherence to program plans and schedules, identify program problems and develop solutions
- Manage and coordinate cross-functional teams, program costs and budgets, and monthly performance forecasting
- Overall management of utility program performance including financial management, contract deliverables, strategic planning, quality assurance, and operational efficiencies
- Manage program forecasts, goals and budgets
- Coordinate with client and other portfolio stakeholders to ensure all program objectives are met, and adjust as needed
- Day-to-day management of and collaboration with program team members
- Analyze market trends and technologies to enhance deployment opportunities for program advancement
- Must have a reliable vehicle for local travel. Requirements are up to 20% travel for meetings, conferences and other duties with Southern California. (reimbursement for mileage provided)
What we need you to have (minimum qualifications):
- Bachelor’s degree in Energy, Sustainability, Public Policy, Business or related field (or applicants can substitute one year of related experience for one year of education)
- 5+ years of experience in project/program management in energy efficiency, utility programs, public sector and/or related experience
- Must have a valid driver’s license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check
What we would like you to have (preferred qualifications):
- Expertise in public sector energy efficiency
- Working knowledge of one building science
- Working knowledge of demand side management (DSM) programs
- Expertise in business management, strategic energy management, energy resources, or energy policy
- Industry certifications including, but not limited to: BPI, PMP, CEM
- Professional affiliations including, but not limited to: AESP, MEECA, MEEA, ACEEE, ASHRAE, or AEE
- Consulting experience within the public sector
Professional skills you will use:
- Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
- Collaborative approach to teamwork with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Strong management skills to help grow and lead team members
- Ability to establish influential partnerships at all levels
- Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)
Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.
Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
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At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [email protected]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$88,817.00 - $150,989.00California Remote Office (CA99)Top Skills
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