Energy Project Manager

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for a talented Energy Project Manager to join our dedicated team at any of our East Coast offices (MA, NJ, MD, PA, NC).

In this role, you will identify and evaluate opportunities in capital project planning and design phases and their contribution towards operational energy, emissions, and water KPIs. You should be technically and analytically minded and able to articulate ideas and concepts, using research on proven strategies and the latest technologies to guide colleagues and partners toward innovative solutions. You must also understand the nature of change management and be prepared to enthusiastically present ideas and project benefits to both colleagues and clients.

• Identifying and clarifying clients' corporate sustainability goals and coordinating the other disciplines' design alignment with the overall project drivers and goals.
• Energy modeling and managing energy model development and deliverables of others.
• Capital project energy benchmarking, planning, and analysis at the campus, building, and system level.
• Evaluation of major plant equipment, utility generation, and MEP and Process systems for energy conservation opportunities.
• Electrification studies including coordination with Mechanical and Electrical Engineers and local Electric Utilities.
• Architectural and Mechanical/energy-related support for applicable LEED credits.
• Support energy audits for various facility types.
• Identify retrofit/upgrade strategies for HVAC systems to reduce annual energy consumption.
• Perform Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) to evaluate the total cost of owning, operating, maintaining, and disposing of an asset.

• 7+ years of industry experience in engineering, building science, or project management.
• 3+ years of experience in energy modeling and LEED Optimized Energy Performance submissions.
• Experience in complex projects (life-sciences or manufacturing sectors experience preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• LEED GA/AP.
• Strong written and verbal skills, able to communicate in a concise, clear, and compelling manner (role will be client-facing).

• Master's Degree or professional certificate in a related field.
• Experience in carbon accounting.
• LEED AP with specialty or greater LEED/USGBC/GBCI involvement.
• CEM or other energy-focused certification.
• CxA or other commissioning certification.
• Experience with IES VE.
• Experience with Revit and other CAD tools.

• Must be able to stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods.
• Must possess the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required.
• Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to climb ladders as necessary.

• Must be able to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, which may include exposure to varying working conditions.
• Must be able to adhere to strict cleanroom gowning protocol.

• This position will have 5-20% travel, or as required by the assigned project.
• You may be assigned to a client site for an extended period.
• Overnight travel or staying in the city of the Client's location is possible, depending on the assignment.
• Please review the IPS Travel Policy.
• You will visit Client sites and will be required to adhere to stated safety rules.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.
• Must have the ability to travel and commute on a daily or routine basis.

• This position is a safety-sensitive position.
• The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other "non-administrative" areas.

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required
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IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in technical consulting, architecture, engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning, qualification, and validation services for technically complex facilities. Integration is how we think and work. It requires the ability to unite existing and emerging technologies into a process that reliably delivers products and accelerates speed to market. That end-to-end mindset allows us to be agile and anticipate challenges as we…