Advanced Energy Project Manager

Position: Advanced Energy Project Manager I
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Overview

TRC is seeking a PIV and Pipeline Support Associate candidate to support the delivery of a large commercial energy efficiency program in Oregon and SW Washington. Through the program, we deliver technical assistance and cash incentives to customers in commercial facilities and buildings to help make electric and natural gas energy efficiency upgrades possible.

TRC creates and implements sophisticated and innovative solutions to the challenges facing America's energy markets and infrastructure. As a national energy and environmental services organization, TRC provides its services to America's major industries, utilities, banks, insurance companies, and federal, state, and local government agencies. Together we will solve the challenges of making the Earth a better place to live - community by community and project by project.

The ideal candidate will be assertive, personable, and a self-starter, experienced with project management and the lateral management of people. They will understand electric and natural gas energy systems (HVAC, boilers, food service equipment, etc.) and display a passion for accountability, clear expectations, and deadlines, and understanding how projects fit into the bigger picture. Previous experience with energy efficiency programs, building performance principles and best practices, and/or construction management is preferred, but not required.

This person is someone who isn't afraid to reach out to all types of people and understands how to motivate colleagues to get projects completed. This person will reach into many different areas of the program and will have contact with many team members. Someone outgoing, creative, process-driven, a problem solver, and able to hold people to account is ideal.

This position will be based in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and will be able to travel to sites on occasion.

TRC is committed to promoting diversity and equity within the clean energy sector. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are essential to the utility of the future, and we are working to empower candidates of the global majority, disabled, women, and LGBTQIA2+ persons in the field of energy project management.

Responsibilities

* Proven project management skills.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, time management skills, and attention to detail.

* Strong computer skills: experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

* Responsible for the final steps of the Existing Building program project pipeline.

* Monitor and report performance metrics for specific individuals, teams and projects.

* Provide regular requests to engineers, outreach staff, program staff, and customers including email, phone calls and in-person meetings.

* Update all teams on PIV progress and update reporting on a bi-weekly basis.

* Work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic and engaging environment

Qualifications

* 3+ years of experience working in project management, and/or other administrative experience that includes managing other team members' ability to complete tasks that impact your success.

* A self-starter who can multitask with a high level of organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and the ability to learn and operate TRC/client-designed customer relationship management (CRM) systems.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to persuade lateral colleagues to perform and adopt new processes.

* Strong customer service skills that include highly effective communication in-person, over email, and over the phone.

* Self-driven and a team player with analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

* Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with program teammates.

* Experience and comfort with public speaking, direct outreach, and networking.

* Ability to coordinate, schedule, and conduct…