Project Manager - Residential

BACKGROUND

About Energy Trust of Oregon

Energy Trust of Oregon is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to energy efficiency and renewable energy development. We serve Oregon customers of Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural, Cascade Natural Gas and Avista, and SW Washington customers of NW Natural. Year over year Energy Trust is recognized as one of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon.

Our Vision

Clean, affordable energy for everyone.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We recognize the lack of diversity in our industry, and we actively seek to address it with our hiring and retention practices as well as our values. We believe every person and their lived experience is integral to building a vibrant culture and delivering effective services to all customers we serve. We are committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds and experience to apply.

Our Location

Energy Trust provides a range of work location options, including remote, hybrid and in-office work. This position will represent Energy Trust in public settings and potentially at community events. We are open to candidates who live throughout Oregon and Washington. The Project Manager - Residential would be expected to report to the office on a quarterly basis, at minimum.

What We're Looking For:

The Project Manager - Residential will bring proven project management skills to support the development and delivery of an array of innovative programs and initiatives within the Residential sector. This role will support the sector's efforts to integrate new program designs and funding sources, expand program participation across key residential customer groups, develop new savings opportunities, and increase the scale of our program offerings.

The specific areas this role will support include managing the development of the sector's multiyear business plan, support oversight of key implementation contracts for program delivery, and assume the project management responsibilities for key program initiative implementation. This work will be performed in coordination with, and in support of, cross-functional Program Managers and the Residential Sector Lead.

What You'll Do:

• Develop and oversee project implementation activities, including monitoring contract performance of Program Management Contractors (PMCs).
• Support internal Program Managers in implementing a suite of program initiatives intended to deliver energy savings benefits across a variety of customer segments and support research designed to test new ways to save energy in homes. Maintain an initiatives matrix clarifying accountability and roles of PMC and Energy Trust staff across the program areas
• Support project coordination across internal Energy Trust teams including Residential, Renewables, Program Marketing, and other cross-functional support groups.
• Provide project coordination services across external stakeholders including utilities, community organizations and trade allies.
• Manage a deliverable tracking tool to support contractor project monitoring efforts.
• Coordinate all aspects of project implementation, applying best practices for project management and quality assurance, and ensuring efforts meet internal and external financial, audit, evaluation, and public communication requirements.
• Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries from contractors and customers, providing technical assistance, problem solving and positive resolutions.
• Represent Energy Trust's program offerings and initiatives in public settings with customers, contractors, and stakeholder audiences.
• Communicate results, identify areas of improvement and get buy-in for changes.
• Develop and apply systems for tracking progress and results.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of project information.
• Other special projects and duties, as required.
• Perform all job functions in a safe manner.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no supervisory responsibilities but may direct the work of external and agency contractors.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree (engineering, science, economics, finance, business, or environmental science preferred) - or equivalent experience - preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years' professional experience in business and/or program administration or customer service.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems and other database applications.
• Strong technical aptitude
• Ability to learn new proprietary systems
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and as a supportive, contributing team member.
• Experience working on multiple, concurrent team-based initiatives.
• A working understanding of energy project development, program delivery or the ability to translate skills to such.

• Professional, concise written and verbal communication skills. Maintain proactive and effective communication with leadership in all projects as assigned.
• Must be self-motivated and able to prioritize multiple time-sensitive tasks to ensure deadlines are met.
• Customer service skills and experience. Must be able to interact with a diverse workforce and be comfortable working in culturally diverse settings and groups.
• Public speaking experience required.
• Ability to direct and work alongside contractors.

The above information is designed to outline the functions and position requirements of this job. It does not identify all tasks that may be expected, nor address the performance standards that must be maintained.

What You'll Get:

• Health/dental/vision insurance
• Employer sponsored and paid life/disability
• 401(k) with a company contribution of 6% of your salary after 90 days of employment
• TriMet pass
• Access to health and dependent FSA/HSA accounts
• Generous paid vacation, holidays and sick days
• Paid volunteer hours
• Employee assistance program
• Career advancement opportunities
• Great colleagues and culture
• Flexibility to work from home and/or an office space at the Portland, OR location
• Work from home laptop provided

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please submit your resume and complete application

Check out our Careers page at www.energytrust.org/About/careers ) .

Attn: Project Manager - Residential

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that candidates from certain demographics are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification-for example, women and People of Color. At Energy Trust we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace-if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Energy Trust of Oregon is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodation throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require reasonable accommodation, contact us. Energy Trust of Oregon is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Energy Trust is committed to pay equity. Energy Trust is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience and training.

Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications in the pay equity assessment to determine equitable salary placement.

Starting Compensation: $70,200 - $86,900

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