Associate Program Manager

Energy Efficiency Manager 

Energy, Environment & Infrastructure 
Utility Program Services Division, Delivery Team 
Minneapolis, MN- Must live in the Twin Cities metro area  

Job Description: 

To support our growth, we are currently seeking an outstanding individual to join our energy efficiency delivery team located in Minneapolis, MN.  The selected candidate will serve as the Program Manager in support of our Residential New Construction program. 

Key Responsibilities: 

This position requires experience with client relationships, budget tracking, invoicing, people managing and program management.  The selected candidate will be responsible for the following core program responsibilities across the client territory: 

• Manage day to day operations of the contract serving as the main point of contact for the client 

• Direct oversight of program budgets and tracking & reporting Key Performance Indicators 

• Review program performance towards goals on a regular basis including program forecasting  

• Coordinate with client and ICF team to ensure all program goals are met, and adjust as needed to meet goals 

• Assist in the direct support of client outreach, meetings and ad hoc requests including 1-on-1 monthly client meetings 

• Management of direct reports including but not limited to timesheet/expense approval, PTO approval, regular individual check-in meetings, and annual performance reviews 

• Support monthly invoicing and reporting as well as all outreach, recruitment, marketing, QA/QC, and subcontractor activities 

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Program requirements and ongoing Program updates 

• Other ad hoc tasks as required 

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree (Business, Sustainability, Energy, Building Science, Construction Management) or related experience 

• 5+ years of related work experience working in energy efficiency, energy, utility, or sustainability programs or similar experience  

• 1 + years of experience managing staff and client interactions 

Professional Skills: 

• Expertise with energy efficiency and U.S. policies for residential energy programs 

• Knowledge of energy efficient building practices, energy codes and technologies 

• Strong leadership and management skills to help grow and lead a team  

• Ability to apply detailed knowledge of organizational procedures to make independent decisions and serve as a credible resource for a senior management team 

• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills 

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities 

• Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment 

• Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information 

• Ability to work with all levels of internal staff, as well as outside clients, homebuilders, HERS raters, architects, and other trade ally organizations 

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision 

• Experience developing recommendations and solutions to overcome challenges 

• Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to learn ICF energy efficiency database/project tracking system 

• Ability to travel 

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