Energy Project Manager

Company: Ocean State Job Lot
Location: North Kingstown
Posted on: June 6, 2021

Job Description:

Job Overview

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Energy Project Manager is responsible for the development, construction, supervision and execution of all energy projects. This role travels on a daily basis to retail stores and other Company locations to oversee energy projects, provide direction and report on progress to the Director of Energy & Sustainability. The Energy Project Manager sources vendors, obtains resources, and oversees all project management for work required to complete each energy project. This role manages the Energy Technology Specialists that support all energy projects and works cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and outside parties to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Travel on a daily basis throughout all Company locations to manage and oversee energy projects, reporting back to the Director of Energy & Sustainability on progress; plan, assess, develop and recommend new energy projects

* Travel on a daily basis to manage lighting controls (LEDRUs) and EMS (Titanium)

* Perform minor installs, replacements, commissioning and decommissioning of EMS Technology

* Review site plans, permits, and zoning for upcoming energy projects

* Develop and supervise electric vehicle (EV) charging program and reporting

* Supervise construction and development of solar energy projects

* Manage the daily operations for Demand Response

* Update job knowledge by regularly participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications and participating in professional organizations

* Manage associate performance, write performance reviews and provide coaching and feedback. As needed, delegate work and follow up with team members to confirm timely completion of tasks

* Assist with hiring new team members, training new team members and acting as a mentor to coach and develop new teammates

Requirements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or 7+ years of energy related field experience

* A minimum of 5 years of professional experience managing large scale energy and construction projects or equivalent project management experience required

* Two or more years of experience in a supervisory role preferred

* Proficient knowledge of Construction/Project Management

* Knowledge of financial reporting and cash flow information for energy programs preferred

* Must have reliable transportation, valid driver's licence, clean driving record, and auto insurance

* Proficient in MS Excel and Google platform (i.e. sites, slides, drive, docs, sheets)

ATTRIBUTES:

* Leadership: You are a leader and exhibit that in your everyday work. You pride yourself on developing future leaders; you have direct experience managing others and have been responsible for supporting their performance and their associates.

* Effective Communicator: You possess strong communication skills and have the ability to build and maintain a culture of trust and respect.

* Team Oriented: You are capable of embracing the ideas of others (even if they conflict with your own) for the sake of the company and client. You commit time, focus, and energy to develop future OSJL leaders by motivating them around a common purpose and vision.

* Time Management: You are detail-oriented and able to handle multiple projects at once, and can organize multiple projects around given deadlines.

* Self-motivated: You can work with a minimum of supervision and be capable of strategically prioritizing multiple tasks in a proactive manner. You understand the tools and processes needed to meet larger strategic initiatives.

* Organized: You lead by example in serving all of our stakeholders: customers, owners, communities, and fellow associates.

* Passionate: You must be passionate about online collaboration and ensuring our clients are successful; we love seeing hunger and ambition.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

* Regular travel throughout OSJL store and office locations in various states. Work primarily in a remote environment.

* Overnight and weekend assignments may be required.

* Some work in a climate controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard

potential. Some sedentary, and near vision use for reading and computer use.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

perform essential functions.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other job duties and tasks, some of which may be essential to the position. Leadership has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract, either express or implied. You are an at-will employee, meaning either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, with or without notice.

Keywords: Ocean State Job Lot, Warwick , Energy Project Manager, Other , North Kingstown, Rhode Island