Project Manager, Heat Pump Permitting (Contracted)

About the Role

We are seeking an independent contractor to serve as a dynamic and proactive Project Manager, Heat Pump Permitting for a 12-24 month term. In this role, you will directly engage with local governments, subject matter experts (SME), and key stakeholders to automate their clean energy permitting processes for hot water heat pumps using SolarAPP+. Your work will directly contribute to accelerating the adoption of clean energy solutions nationwide, helping combat climate change and reduce carbon emissions while ensuring safe residential solar system installations. Automated and instant permitting with SolarAPP+ for clean energy technologies helps reduce costs, speed up deployment timelines, and maintain high safety standards.

You will engage with SMEs and jurisdictions across the country to develop a solution for the automated permitting of hot water heat pump equipment, ensuring that safety is maintained throughout the process.  You will lead working group meetings, manage the transfer of knowledge from SMEs, notify and engage key stakeholders, and own the process of developing the specification for safety code compliance. You will guide the working group members on actions and deliverables, escalate blockers to the Foundation Leadership team, schedule meetings, and keep detailed notes of the working group discussions. You'll collaborate with the product development team to provide direct visibility into the working groups' output and provide a high-quality end-to-end permitting experience. 

You should be comfortable working and problem-solving independently and collaborating successfully in a team setting. To advance the team's goals, you will need strong verbal communication, writing, analysis, and organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities

•    Project Leadership: Research and define requirements for hot water heat pump permitting and inspections

•    Project Management: Lead the research and development of comprehensive heat pump permitting and inspection requirements, ensuring the project stays on schedule and within scope.

•    Code Compliance: Conduct in-depth analysis of relevant building, electrical, and mechanical codes (NEC, IRC, IFC) to establish clear guidelines for heat pump installations.

•    Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage with contractors, local building officials, inspectors, and other stakeholders to gather insights and align requirements with jurisdictional standards.

•    Documentation and Reporting: Create detailed documentation outlining permitting and inspection processes, including compliance checklists and procedural workflows.

•    Technical Oversight: Provide expert advice on technical aspects of hot water heat pump systems, ensuring all requirements meet industry standards for safety and efficiency.

•    Risk Management: Identify potential challenges in permitting or inspection processes and propose actionable strategies to address them.

•    This role involves a proactive approach to developing robust, standardized processes for automated heat pump permitting and inspections while fostering collaboration across all stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience:

  •    Minimum of 5 years of project management experience in construction, building systems, or related industries.

  •    Strong knowledge of national and local building codes, including NEC, IRC, and IFC.

  •    Proven experience working with local building officials and contractors.

  • HVAC systems experience is preferred.

• Skills:

  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

  • Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.

  • Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and construction documents.

Nice to have / Bonus Points

• Bachelors degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field

• PMP Certification

• Certified Electrical Inspector (CEI)

• HVAC Certification or Licensure

• Building Code Certification (ICC, NFPA, or equivalent)

Salary & Benefits

• Contract employee

• $55-65/hr, depending on experience, at no more than 40 hours per week

• Estimated duration is 1-2 years, contingent on funding