Portfolio Energy Manager-Remote-DC

Job Description

The Building People, LLC, has an opening for a Portfolio Energy Manager (PEM). The PEM will be responsible for supporting a senior government office on their entire portfolio utility (e.g., energy and water) consumption and cost profile. In addition to traditional certified energy manager (CEM) skill sets, familiarity with invoice processing platforms and workflow is highly preferred. The PEM will be responsible for overseeing, managing, and ensuring all required data is maintained in assigned databases and workbooks, and coordinating with various agency offices and various data requests. Qualified candidates will possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in energy-related disciplines and preference will be given to candidates with a CEM. The ideal candidates will be familiar with federal environmental and energy mandates and have a general understanding of energy markets across the US. Experience with ENERGY STAR and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reporting is a plus.

Required Experience & Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to work with a team

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

Oversee, manage and ensure all required data is maintained in assigned databases and workbooks

Be able to conduct load profile analysis, and identify opportunities for utility savings and/or detrimental trends

Develop graphics and communication materials related to analyses

Have a general understanding of energy markets and various state regulations

Understand utility tariffs and market pricing across US

General understanding of renewable energy and smart building technologies

Familiarity with federal energy policy requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience in the skillsets described above

Preferred Experience & Skills

Certified Energy Manager Certification

Familiarity with major building systems

Familiarity with GHG reporting

ASHRAE Certification and ability to perform ASHRAE audits

Familiarity with troubleshooting any of the following: smart building platforms, building retrocommissioning, and renewable energy systems (e.g., solar photovoltaic (PV))

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Preferred Education

Professional Engineering Degree

Place of Performance & Travel

This position is currently configured as remote, but qualified candidates will need to be able to travel. Specifically to meetings in the Washington DC metro region upon short notice.

Background Investigation

Background Investigation required

Additional background checks required subject to system access

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds at times