Energy Conservation Project Manager

Southwestern Community Services is seeking a detail-oriented weatherization project manager with proficiency in using various software systems to manage and track projects. This position requires the ability to work collaboratively with others, to communicate professionally, and to work independently while managing on-site job responsibilities. The capacity to manage multiple projects with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail is a must. This is a full-time, hourly, professional position, located in the Keene office while supporting energy efficiency projects throughout Cheshire and Sullivan Counties, and reports to the Director of Energy Conservation Program.

SCS offers competitive salaries, ongoing professional development, and a variety of benefits including paid holidays, paid time off, health, dental, life, and short-term/long-term insurance

Job Summary: 

Provide operational and technical support to the ECP team. Critical tasks include managing project administration, technical support in the field to the ECP subcontractors, and data collection to ensure projects meet contractual and production obligations.

Essential Functions:

• Communicate with sub-contractors and auditors, as needed
• Work closely with the ECP leadership team in closing out ECP jobs through the billing process, utilizing Excel, Dropbox, and various other software systems with a focus on individual measures completed in a home; including onsite supervision of contractors
• Oversee a variety of tasks that may include transporting materials or completing punch list items to finish a job
• Must follow up with ongoing project information to the ECP team as a whole
• Participate in ECP trainings and webinars to broaden knowledge base and technical skills
• Participate in ECP team meetings to review production goals and other program items
• Work closely with the Director to determine workflow and daily priorities
• Work with and serve as a mentor to new office staff for the ECP
• Travel as needed
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned

Competencies:

• Proficiency with computer applications, including MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and comparable databases
• Communication skills, including the ability to maintain communication with team members and sub-contractors with both written and verbal communication
• Detail orientation with expertise to produce quality work with few errors by being aware of and paying attention to the many pieces that make up the “whole” of a task or project
• Understanding of office equipment use such as copier, printers, and fax machines 
• Provide excellent customer service to program participants and sub-contractors 
• Ability to be extremely flexible when managing changing priorities
• Mathematical/technical skills: ability to accurately measure, total, and estimate figures both in the field and through the billing process (percentages, averages, means, etc.)
• Strong record keeping and record management skills
• Ability to find the root causes of issues, analyze potential alternatives, and choose the best available option for the particular situation they face
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers 
• Able to take direction and feedback to work toward common goals 
• Must be punctual and dependable in completing assignments and meeting deadlines 

Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum Education: College degree or, equivalent, related experience
• Ability to lift 35 lbs. and sitting for extended periods of time (reasonable accommodations can be made)
• Ability to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop or kneel
• Ability to occasionally work within crawlspaces and other tight quarters
• Have working knowledge of basic hand tools
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
• Candidates with previous construction office or construction field experience and/or knowledge of the home heating/energy efficiency/conservation industry are strongly encouraged to apply (willing to train the right candidate)