Sr. Project Manager - Residential

Description

Position:
Sr. Project Manager - Residential

Reports to:

Residential Sector Lead

Compensation*:
Competitive starting salary $81,600 - $102,800 commensurate with skills and experience, Full Pay Range: $81,600 - $124,000

Employment Classification:
Exempt, Full-Time

Anticipated

Start Date:

As soon as possible

Final date to receive applications: 2/23/26

Office

Location:

Portland Metro Area, Oregon, USA

BACKGROUND

About Energy Trust of Oregon

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.

Our Vision

Clean, affordable energy for everyone.

Our Commitment to Diversity

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.

Our Location

Energy Trust provides for 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 Sr. Project Manager - Residential would be expected to report to the office on a quarterly basis, at minimum.

What We're Looking For:

The Sr. Project Manager - Residential supports the development and delivery of innovative programs and initiatives within the Residential sector. This role will support the sector's efforts to integrate new program designs and funding sources, expand program participation across key residential customer groups, develop new savings opportunities, and increase the scale of our program offerings.

This role will be responsible for launching and managing implementation of the federally funded Home Energy Rebates Programs which encourages energy efficiency upgrades in existing single-family and multifamily homes. This work will oversee implementation activities delivered through contracted resources in coordination with, and in support of, cross-functional Program Managers and the Residential Sector Lead.

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

This individual reports to the Residential Sector Lead.

What You'll Do:

* Develop and oversee project implementation activities, including monitoring contract performance of Program Management Contractors (PMCs).

* Support internal Program Managers in implementing a suite of program initiatives intended to deliver energy savings benefits across a variety of customer segments.

* Launch and operate new grant funded programs, including the Inflation Reduction Act programs HOMES and HEAR. Maintain a responsibility matrix clarifying accountability and roles of contracted resources and Energy Trust staff.

* Direct the work of internal and external staff to operate a new program, including, but not limited to, oversight of contracted resources, trade ally and community outreach, operations and project management.

* Responsible for the day-to-day operations of Federally funded program that spans across residential and multifamily homes.

* Collaborate and work cross-functionally with other departments inside of Energy programs, marketing, and across organizational support teams.

* Coordinate, review and assist program management contractors in developing various program forms, marketing pieces, project processing and correspondence.

* Establish clear guidelines and program requirement documentation.

* Develop strategy and utilize various tools within internal and external systems to track and report on performance of program initiatives.

* Represent Energy Trust's program offerings and initiatives in public settings with customers, contractors and stakeholder audiences.

* Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

* Perform all functions of the job in a safe manner.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no supervisory responsibilities but will direct the work of external and agency contractors.

What You'll Need:

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

* 5 years of experience in project development, evaluation, and/or management in energy efficiency programs.

* Demonstrated experience in managing complex contracts

* Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.

* Experience in all phases of hiring and managing contractors, from internal approval of funding, writing scopes of work, soliciting bids, negotiating and finalizing contracts, to managing…