Energy Project manager

Energy Project Manager

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina

Our client is looking for an energetic, self-motivated person with experience in the energy market. This position will be responsible for leading energy project development, being a client liaison, managing larger, multi-disciplinary projects, and staying ahead of the latest trends in the energy sector.

Position summary:

Responsible for delivering all project objectives for assigned projects including scope, schedule and budget.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited engineering program or equivalent training and experience
• 10+ years' experience working in the energy field or on energy related projects
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Preferred Experience

• Licensed Professional Engineer or accredited energy professional
• Energy related experience design and/or field related
• PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification
• CEM (Certified Energy Manager) Certification
• Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
• Experience working with/for national and regional energy clients and Energy Service Companies
• Project management and business development experience
• Experience managing multidiscipline project teams

Essential functions and responsibilities

Technical & Sales Leadership & Expertise:

• Active sales and business development person with an emphasis on the energy market growth
• Client liaison
• Have a thorough knowledge of technical practices, principles, and interrelationships in the energy market
• Serve as a technical advisor and knowledge resource by training and assisting other team members
• Develop team subject matter experts
• Assist in the strategic planning process

Project/Program Management:

• Establish client and project plans aligned with practice and market objectives
• Build, maintain and diversify strong client relationships
• Participate in selecting project team(s)
• Manage team workflow for maximum efficiency and profitability
• Handle meetings, work sessions, public hearings, and applicable trade shows
• Prepare change orders and addenda to contracts
• Effectively communicate, coordinate, and cooperate with other practices and markets to maximize efficiency and customer service
• Manage and complete the project billing process
• Assume ultimate responsibility for the collection of amounts due, utilizing the accounting staff in the collection of fees as needed
• Make significant decisions which have a broad impact on our markets and operations

Staff Management

• Supervise, develop, and mentor direct reports
• Evaluate and anticipate knowledge and skill needs and ensure appropriate project staffing levels to meet them
• Coordinate internal work activities internally to provide seamless client service
• Set team performance standards to meet practice and market goals of company and coach team members to achieve high performance
• Hold direct reports accountable to meet Success Plan and team goals
• Management subconsultants