Project Manager - Evaluation

Position:
Project Manager - Evaluation and Planning

Reports to:

Evaluation Manager

Compensation:
Competitive starting salary $85, commensurate with skills and experience, Full Pay Range: $85,600 - $130,200

Energy Trust is committed to pay equity. Energy Trust is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation.

We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training.

• Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications in the pay equity assessment to determine equitable salary placement. Candidates should expect compensation offers within the starting compensation range. The full pay range is included to show the potential earnings for this position with sustained high performance.

Employment Classification:
Full Time, Exempt

Anticipated

Start Date:

As soon as possible, position is open until filled

Office

Location:

Portland Metro Area, Oregon, USA

Energy Trust of Oregon is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to energy efficiency and renewable energy development. We serve Oregon customers of Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural, Cascade Natural Gas and Avista, and SW Washington customers of NW Natural. Year over year Energy Trust is recognized as one of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon.

Clean, affordable energy for everyone.

We recognize the lack of diversity in our industry, and we actively seek to address it with our hiring and retention practices as well as our values. We believe every person and their lived experience is integral to building a vibrant culture and delivering effective services to all customers we serve. We are committed to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, and we encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds and experience to apply.

Energy Trust provides a range of work location options, including remote, hybrid and in-office work. This position will represent Energy Trust in public settings and potentially at community events. We are open to candidates who live throughout Oregon and Washington.

The Project Manager – Evaluation and Planning would be expected to report to the office on a quarterly basis, at minimum.

The Evaluation Project Manager designs, plans, develops, and manages qualitative and quantitative evaluations of Energy Trust’s programs, initiatives, and pilots, as well as market research. These projects are conducted by outside contractors and by Energy Trust staff. This role coordinates with other Energy Trust departments and programs to access data and meet their informational needs.

Additionally, this role interprets research results for use in program planning, design, and estimation of savings/generation; recommends program design and implementation improvements based on research results; and represents Energy Trust in collaborative regional and national projects.

This position is remote but expected to report to the Portland office quarterly, at a minimum, for all-staff meetings and other in-person meetings.

• Design, develop, and manage quantitative and qualitative market research and evaluation projects including data management and analysis. Negotiate with program managers and stakeholders to establish project goals, strategies, and timeline.
• Design and manage the request for proposal (RFP) process for projects involving contractors and direct the work of selected market research and evaluation contractors.
• Negotiate, execute, conduct and manage performance-based research contracts/grants.
• Keep current on evaluation methodologies, especially regarding research and sample design, and…