Energy Efficiency Project Manager I, Foodservice Programs (Remote - Based in SF Bay Area, CA)

Interested in joining a growing company where you will work with talented colleagues, enhance a supportive and energetic culture, and be part of the climate solution? At Energy Solutions, we focus on the big impacts. And we believe that market-based programs can be a powerful force to deliver large-scale energy, carbon, and water-use savings. Since 1995, we’ve harnessed that power to offer proven, performance-based solutions for our utility, government, and institutional customers.

We are seeking a Energy Efficiency Project Manager I, Foodservice Programs based in the San Francisco Bay Area to join our Energy Efficiency programs team to help support our point-of-sale instant rebates foodservice programs in California and the Western U.S.

As a member of the Energy Solutions team, you will have a broad impact on energy efficiency markets and greenhouse gas reductions through our work for Program Administrators and other national leaders in the commercial foodservice (CFS) industry. This unique market opportunity, paired with Energy Solutions mission driven approach, creates a perfect environment for an individual who wants to have an active voice in shaping the nation’s energy future. 

Daily responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conduct regular in-person, phone, and zoom outreach to assigned accounts to facilitate and maximize participation in rebate programs 
• Review and submit rebate claims, support claim processing, and coordinate corrections with accounts 
• Organize and facilitate in-person meetings, conference calls, and collaborative sessions   
• Coordinate program status meetings, capture escalations and proactively resolve or bring issues to management as needed   
• Overall direction, management, quality control and completion of program deliverables   
• Manage project budgets and tasks with minimal oversight   
• Facilitate the progress of multiple tasks and bring them to conclusion  
• Communicate program progress to management and clients   
• Interact with clients, program participants, sub-contractors and external collaborators   
• Track utility and energy efficiency trends and other market changes that impact CFS programs and the market  
• Contribute to strategy and new program design development to grow our foodservice product offerings and impacts 
• Conduct literature searches, market research and data analysis 

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience with a bachelor's degree OR  
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree 
• Seeking well qualified candidates based in the San Francisco Bay Area
• Regional travel of up to 20% required
  • Must be able to operate a vehicle (Driver's license required) 
  • Must have access to a personal vehicle for travelling 2-5days/month
  • Trips may be up to 200 miles roundtrip (Mileage reimbursed) 
    • Ridesharing services not applicable 
  • NorCal outreach range covers San Jose to Santa Rosa and may expand further
• Strong communication skills including comfort and interest in foodservice equipment dealer outreach and engagement 
• Demonstrated customer service experience and ability to build relationships with foodservice market actors and be comfortable through phone calls, zoom and face to face meetings 
• Strong organizational and project management skills  
• Strong technical writing, presentation and verbal communication skills  
• Intermediate experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook and OneNote) 
• Ability to work and thrive independently and juggle multiple competing priorities  
• Proactive and collaborative problem-solving approach  
• Excellent personal accountability  
• High attention to detail   

Desired Qualifications:

• Food service experience ideally in kitchen or in equipment sales

Compensation is commensurate with experience within the pay bands of $65,000 - $75,000/Annually

Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a generous retirement package. Energy Solutions provides an ex