Program Manager, Codes & Standards; BPC)

This mission of the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and consumer energy costs by advancing clean energy, energy efficiency and zero emission vehicles to benefit all Coloradans. The Colorado Energy Office is a great place to work, with collaborative and talented employees who are passionate about our mission and a flexible hybrid (work from home/work from office) atmosphere.

Employees report high satisfaction with their work, their colleagues and manager, and CEO leadership. Join us!

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. Governor’s Office staff should demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (EDIA) in the workplace to fulfill the promise of a Colorado For All.

Staff are expected to participate in learning opportunities and training to increase their knowledge around EDIA, have a growth mindset, and embed new learnings and skills into daily business practices. Creating inaccessible digital content such as web pages, emails, presentations, or documents leaves the state open to fines up to $3,500 based on the language in House Bill 21-110. Staff should strive to make all digital content accessible using provided accessibility resources.

Starting Salary Range: $70,012.80 - $90,001.60 Annually, Anticipated $78,000.00

* This position is eligible for a hybrid and/or remote working arrangement. Hybrid positions are expected to be present at the office location for no less than one day per work week.

In Colorado, the built environment is a top source of greenhouse gas emissions, and we are significantly expanding our focus on building decarbonization through developing and implementing stronger statewide minimum energy codes and launching market transformation policies and programs to stimulate building electrification and energy efficiency implementation in both residential and commercial buildings.

This position presents an opportunity to guide key building stakeholders in reducing their building-related emissions and foster public private partnerships. The program manager will help bridge climate policy with stakeholder compliance. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to help the State meet its climate goals and be at the forefront of building decarbonization policy.

The Program Manager will support programming across the Codes & Standards team, focusing primarily on implementation of the Building Performance Colorado program. Specifically, they will work closely with the Senior Program Manager(s) for Building Performance Colorado focusing on strategic program design, vendor oversight, building owner and industry engagement, and continuous improvement. In implementing programs, CEO works closely with a variety of stakeholders on design and execution.

This includes collaborative efforts with utilities, local governments, contractors, engineers and construction companies, labor unions, and community-based organizations. The Program Manager will facilitate stakeholder collaboration and represent the CEO on building energy and performance standards related topics.

• Provide critical thinking, guidance, and support on Building Performance Colorado (BPC). Support may include:

  • Answering building owner questions via Help Center tickets, emails, or voicemails.

  • Managing programmatic tasks, tracking deliverables, and updating status.

  • Ensuring timely programmatic updates, communications deployments and troubleshooting problems as they may arise.

• Perform program administration responsibilities including procurement, vendor or grantee management, invoicing, reporting, and budget management.

• Assist with implementing state and federal awards intended to drive adoption and implementation of advanced building decarbonization and energy efficiency initiatives, including program design, implementation, and reporting.

• Collaboratively manage and maintain positive external…