Account Manager - Existing Homes/Home Performance - REMOTE

Account Manager - Existing Homes/Home Performance 
Location: Remote NJ - candidates must be located in NJ with the ability to travel within Northern New Jersey
 
To support our growth, we are currently seeking an Account Manager - Existing Homes/Home Performance for our Utility Programs and Services (UPS) division to lead and grow ICF’s energy efficiency programs. You will support the management of EE/BE programs, build relationships with clients, foster relationships with key market actors such as HVAC contractors, implement program strategies and plans, as well as support marketing and recruiting strategies.

Why you will love working here: 

• Our purpose is to build a more prosperous and resilient world for all 
• Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance 
• Investment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities 
• Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
• Professional growth: Bring your passion, develop your personal goals and align them with our company purpose and values 
• Employee community networks: Join internal forums where you can connect with colleagues who share or support common characteristics, interests, and goals

 
What you will be doing: 

• Program design, including identification, analysis and selection of appropriate energy efficiency measures and development of effective delivery strategies 
• Develop relationships and partnerships with major local, regional, and national market partners, through in-person and virtual interactions 
• Engage market partners through the application process  
• Program implementation including development and execution of detailed and effective implementation and management plans, quality control, or program evaluation 
• Manage program forecasts, goals, and budgets along with providing regulatory support 
• Analyzing market trends and technologies to optimize existing programs 
• Collaborating with regional and national teams 
• Day to day management of program team members and subcontractors 
• Building and maintaining relationships while driving businesses towards the implementation of energy performance improvements through the use of existing market knowledge and proven energy efficient technologies 
• Goal achievement and reporting of results to clients 
• Required travel within Northern New Jersey up to 60% of the time for client meetings, trade ally meetings, conferences, outreach, contractor recruitment, trade shows, and other events

What we need you to have (minimum qualifications): 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, Building Construction, Energy Resources, Energy Policy or related discipline  (applicants can substitute one year of related experience for one year of education)
• 2+ years of professional experience with home performance assessments, energy efficiency, outreach, client engagement and/or related experience
• Must have valid driver’s license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check 

What we would like you to have (preferred skills): 

• BPI Certification 
• Knowledge of home performance programs and BPI standards. 
• Knowledge of energy efficiency and US policies for residential and small commercial energy programs. 
• Experience with the energy efficiency market in Northern NJ 
• Experience implementing income qualified programs 
• Knowledge of local laws and NJ building and energy conservation codes  
• Knowledge of sustainable building practices and technologies 

Professional skills you will use:

• Demonstrated experience with MS Office, especially MS Excel and MS Word.   
• Strong communication and negotiating skills. 
• Ability to work independently in field-based environment and travel in assigned service territory.  
• Ability to manage client relationships and communicate effectively 
   

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

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