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RWE Americas, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
Functional area: Business Development
Remuneration: Exempt

The Program Manager is responsible for managing the development of energy efficiency and capital improvement projects through identifying, assessing, and structuring technical, operational and financial solutions to meet customer objectives. This individual will manage a diverse team of personnel (assigned from other in-house departments, subcontractors, vendors) to provide clients with turn-key energy conservation opportunities associated with renewables, HVAC, EMS, building envelope, lighting, plumbing, and heating and cooling systems. These tasks encompass the development, client-side management during implementation, M&V and O&M of energy conservation measures for ESPC or PPA opportunities. 

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide assistance to the sales staff to screen and qualify the feasibility of energy efficiency and capital improvement opportunities. This will involve attending selected customer meetings, conducting site trips to collect facility data, and developing/reviewing energy screening models to determine the technical and economic viability of energy efficiency and capital improvement projects. Screening models include bin analyses, hourly building simulation computer models, and commercially-available analysis packages. Review/preparation of Preliminary Assessment reports
• Oversee the development, define and dimension technically and economically feasible applications by performing preliminary engineering, selecting project metering and measurements of critical parameters, and coordinating with internal staff/external vendors and contractors to develop designs and technical proposals. Prepare Task Order Schedules and provide quality control for Investment Grade Audit reports
• Oversee the development of the technical scope of work for selected technologies and manage internal and external engineering resources in order to determine cost and schedule
• Oversee the performance of the analyses and applications for utility rebates associated with energy efficiency projects    
• Drive the technical due diligence for the implementation phase. This will involve identifying known risks (i.e. technical, construction, price, schedule, environmental, warranties, performance guarantees, etc.), indicate impact and how they will be addressed and mitigated
• Support proposal development. Provide the majority of the proposal input, including detailed technical project descriptions, legal risk and responsibility definitions, financial descriptions, and detailed supporting documentation of contractor quotes, simulation results, and cost and savings derivations
• Regularly lead client communication meetings, internal communication meetings and other client/program specific support
• Oversee the Design & Project Management owner deliverables to deliver turn-key implementation of projects, including design and preparation of contract documents (plans and specifications) of renewables, HVAC, EMS, central plant, plumbing, and lighting systems. Provide oversight to insure contractual obligations are met through the performance of all services, internal and subcontracted

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• Undergraduate engineering (BS) degree required
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) a plus
• Federal ESPC experience a plus
• Minimum 3 years of experience in HVAC, EMS and central plant design
• Minimum 2 years with department, program or project management experience
• Suitable experience with DOE/DOD Task Order Schedule Development, Preliminary Assessment and Investment Grade Audit experience following the DOE/DOD IDIQ procedures
• Experience in engineering analysis to identify, screen, and develop energy conservation measures for EPC and design build projects; develop EMS control strategies to reduce energy consumption; develop detailed cost estimates for selected energy conservation measures; and interface with customer facility personnel
• Able to plan and manage the development and implementation of selected project opportunities and to direct the activities of internal and external resources, to achieve deadlines
• Able to interact effectively across organizational boundaries to achieve goals and meet deadlines
• Experience with the Federal ESPC, State and Local Performance Contracting, and/or Demand Side Management programs
• Experience implementing MEP and Performance Contracting projects
• Specific experience with renewables, building energy systems including HVAC, Central Utilities and Electrical Systems
• Must have good analytical and computer skills and attention to detail
• Strong construction related contract administration and risk management skills preferred
• Experience in the overall integration of design engineering, construction, start-up/turnover, and subsequent operation and maintenance of energy projects
• Strong leadership, verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Engineering, analytical and technical writing skills, including word processing and spreadsheet analyses
• Building energy use modeling and simulation experience desirable (e.g. eQUEST, HAP, DOE2, Trane Trace, ASHRAE Modified Bin Analysis)
• Experience with various utility rebate programs offered for electrical and gas efficiency projects desirable
• Design experience with HVAC and other building systems desirable
• Familiarity with application of IPMVP and FEMP protocols for the measurement and verification of performance of energy conservation measures

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

RWE Americas, a subsidiary of RWE, is a US-based energy company that is helping to meet the growing demand for energy across the United States. Backed by RWE's 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets, RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 states. With a talented workforce of 2,000 employees, RWE Americas develops, constructs and operates wind, solar and battery storage projects that safely deliver affordable, reliable electricity to our customers. Committed to responsible development, RWE Americas invests in local and rural communities, creating jobs and partnering with stakeholders to support and strengthen the places where we live and work. Learn more about how RWE Americas is generating impact at americas.rwe.com.

At RWE Americas, we foster a culture defined by our Essential Behaviors - Have Courage, Create Impact and Actively Collaborate. We encourage bold thinking and continuous learning, and we value ownership, resilience and inclusion in everything we do. When you join us, you become part of a team that supports your development, respects your contributions and celebrates shared success. This is a place where you can grow your career and make a meaningful difference.