Commercial Program Manager, Energy Efficiency

Commercial Program Manager, Energy Efficiency 
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
  
Ready to make a difference? 
To support our growth, we are currently seeking a Program Manager for our Utility Programs and Services Division to lead and grow ICF’s commercial focused, energy efficiency programs in Louisiana. You will manage an established set of commercial energy efficiency programs, including individuals who contribute to each program’s performance. This would require you to provide technical guidance for energy-efficient products, savings calculations, and best practices as well as build relationships and trust with clients, work collaboratively with the implementation team, internal IT teams, and marketing departments to implement programs that meet established goals and budgets.  
  
Why you will love working here:   

• 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   
• And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!)   

  
What you will be doing: 

• Project/program implementation and management of a diverse team, quality control, and adherence to best practices that ensure successful program goal targets are met  
• Collaboration with multiple groups to ensure processing, outreach, IT systems, and staff are aligned to reach a common annual goal  
• Technical guidance and knowledge of M&V protocols on common mechanical and electrical equipment in commercial buildings, including energy savings potential with a significant focus on HVAC, Building Automation systems and Lighting technologies. Customer segments include Education, Healthcare, Religious, Non-Profits, and others  
• Ensure evaluation benchmarks are being met and work with the utility evaluator to implement standard requirements for baseline selections and trend data  
• Day to day management of technical team, including guidance and judgement on electrical energy savings calculations, performance feedback, and career development  
• Ensure best practices in processes as well as on-site QA/QC standards for each program are met 
• Interface with the client team for day-to-day planning and program rule questions 
• Provide insight and recommendations for program changes based on existing market knowledge and program trends  
• Travel Requirements: This is a hybrid position that would require the selected candidate to report to the ICF Baton Rouge, LA office 3 days a week. Must have a reliable vehicle for local travel up to 10% of the time for site visits, meetings and events (reimbursement for mileage provided) 

What we need you to have (minimum qualifications):  

• Bachelor’s degree (or applicants can substitute one year of related experience for one year of education) 
• 3+ years of experience in program/project management in construction, building sciences, energy efficiency, sustainability and/or related experience

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

• Commercial energy efficiency program experience strongly preferred 
• Experience with energy efficiency evaluation protocols and methodologies, net to gross savings calculations, energy code standards for existing buildings and new construction (such as ASHRAE, LEED/WELL and other Green Building standards) and/or financial forecasting  
• Utility experience and understanding of Demand Side Management (DSM) program implementation  
• Additional certifications: Certified Energy Managers (CEM), Certified Lighting Efficiency Professionals (CLEP), or Certified Energy Auditor  
• Program implementation and management of a diverse team, quality control, and adherence to best practices that ensure successful program goal targets are met  
• Collaboration with multiple groups to ensure processing, outreach, IT systems, and staff are aligned to reach a common annual goal  
• Technical guidance on common mechanical and electrical equipment in commercial buildings, including energy savings potential with a significant focus on lighting technology experience 
   

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