Job Description

Commercial Program Manager, Energy Efficiency
Utility Program Services
Program Delivery
Location: Houston, TX area (must be able to travel in the Houston Metro to be considered)
Ready to make difference?
To support our growth, we are currently seeking a Program Manager for our Utility Programs and Services Division to lead and grow ICF's energy efficiency programs in Houston, TX. You will manage an established commercial energy efficiency program, including individuals who contribute to that program's performance. This would require you to provide technical guidance for energy-efficient products, savings calculations, and best practices as well as build relationships and trust with clients, work collaboratively with the implementation team, internal IT teams, and marketing departments to implement a program within goal and budget.
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:

• Program implementation and management of a diverse team, quality control, and adherence to best practices to ensure successful program goal targets are met
• Collaboration with multiple groups to ensure processing, outreach, IT systems and staff are aligned to reach a common annual goal
• Technical guidance and knowledge of M&V protocols on common mechanical and electrical equipment in commercial buildings, including energy savings potential with a significant focus on HVAC, Building Automation systems and Lighting technologies. Customer segments include Education, Healthcare, Religious, Non-Profits, Data Centers and others.
• Ensure evaluation benchmarks are being met and work with the utility evaluator to implement standard requirements for baseline selections and trend data
• Day to day management of technical team, including guidance and judgement on electrical energy savings calculations, performance feedback and career development
• Ensure best practices in processes as well as on-site QA/QC standards for the program are met.
• Interface with the client team for day-to-day planning and program rule questions.
• Provide insight and recommendations for program changes based on existing market knowledge and program trends

What we need you to have (minimum qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree (or applicants can substitute one year of related experience for one year of education)
• 5+ years of experience managing energy efficiency programs and/or related experience
• 1+ year(s) experience with energy efficiency evaluation protocols and methodologies, net to gross savings calculations, energy code standards for existing buildings and new construction (such as ASHRAE, LEED/WELL and other Green Building standards) and/or financial forecasting

What we would like you to have (preferred skills):

• Commercial energy efficiency program experience strongly preferred
• Utility experience and understanding of Demand Side Management (DSM) program implementation
• Certified Energy Managers, Certified Lighting Professionals, or Certified Energy Auditor
• Program implementation and management of a diverse team, quality control, and adherence to best practices to ensure successful program goal targets are met
• Collaboration with multiple groups to ensure processing, outreach, IT systems and staff are aligned in order to reach a common annual goal
• Technical guidance on common mechanical and electrical equipment in commercial buildings, including energy savings potential with a significant focus on lighting technology experience.
• Day to day management of outreach/sales team and field service inspectors, including outreach goal setting, performance feedback and career development.
• Ensure best practices in processes as well as QA/QC standards for the program are met.
• Interface with the client team for day-to-day planning and program rule questions.
• Provide insight and recommendations for program changes based on existing market knowledge and program trends.
• Experience using Technical Resource Manuals (TRMs) and supervising the development of tools that utilize deemed savings methodologies

Professional skills you will use:

• Ability to form and develop strategic relationships with industry stakeholders
• Superior interpersonal skills including courtesy, professionalism and a cooperative attitude
• Strong persuasion, business writing and presentation skills
• Can analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems and recommend solutions
• Sound business ethics, including the responsibility of protection of proprietary and confidential information
• Must be able to work and communicate with all levels of internal staff, as well as outside vendors and clients

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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: $98,124.00 - $166,810.00
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