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**THIS IS A NON REMOTE POSITION**

Mark III Construction's Service division is seeking an Energy Solutions Manager to build and lead a new energy services practice from the ground up. This is a senior individual contributor role with a clear path to leading a standalone profit center as the practice scales.

The Energy Solutions Manager will be responsible for identifying, selling, and delivering energy audit and retrofit solutions to commercial and industrial building owners across all M3 Service markets. Starting with energy audits, lighting retrofits, and mechanical/electrical efficiency upgrades, this person will progressively build the practice toward full performance contracting capability over 24 months.

This role sits at the intersection of technical expertise and commercial acumen. The ideal candidate can walk a building with an engineer's eye, quantify energy waste and ROI for an owner, navigate utility rebate programs, and close six-figure projects. They must be equally comfortable presenting to a facilities manager and a CFO.

M3 Service is transforming from a reactive break/fix operation into a proactive Performance Partner. Energy solutions is the highest-margin, most differentiated product line in this transformation. Building owners are under increasing pressure from rising energy costs, electrification mandates, ESG requirements, and aging infrastructure. M3 is uniquely positioned to serve these owners because we already maintain their mechanical and electrical systems through our PMA relationships, giving us unmatched visibility into their buildings' performance and needs.

This role will leverage M3's existing customer base, MEP Construction relationships, and multi-trade service capability to build an energy practice that becomes a standalone profit center within 18-24 months.

Who we are:

Mark III is a full-service construction company comprised of three complementary business units: M3 MEP, M3 Service, and M3 Components. We support projects from initial concept through long-term maintenance, with specialized expertise in healthcare, higher education, industrial, life science, and technology markets.

Our integrated, big-picture approach allows us to self-perform electrical, HVAC, plumbing, process piping, prefabrication, and MEP design. By consolidating these services under one organization, clients benefit from reduced profit layers, minimized scope gaps, and simplified project schedules-working with a single, accountable partner rather than multiple consultants and subcontractors.

Headquartered in Sacramento, California, Mark III operates throughout California and Nevada. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility serves as a centralized hub supporting five core trades: HVAC, mechanical piping, plumbing, electrical, and metal-stud framing. To support our continued growth, we will be relocating from our current combined 62,000 square feet of office and operational space to a new 340,000-square-foot headquarters at 2031 Optisolar Lane, with the move planned for completion by the end of Q2 2026.

Mission:

Leading the Evolution of Construction

Vision: Exposing the World to a New Way to Build

Core Values:

• Teamwork
• Excellence
• Perseverance
• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement

Requirements

        Conduct comprehensive energy audits for commercial and industrial facilities, identifying mechanical, electrical, and controls-related energy waste and improvement opportunities

        Produce professional audit reports with findings, recommended measures, projected savings, implementation costs, ROI analysis, and payback periods

        Present audit findings and recommended solutions to building owners, facility managers, and financial decision-makers

        Develop and maintain energy audit methodology, templates, and quality standards for M3 Service

        Convert audit findings into project proposals for energy efficiency retrofits, including LED lighting, HVAC optimization, controls upgrades, gas-to-electric conversions, EV charging infrastructure, and power quality improvements

        Own the energy solutions revenue target: build pipeline, manage proposals, negotiate contracts, and close projects. Year 1 target: $500K-$1M in energy project revenue

        Identify and manage utility rebate and incentive programs (PG&E, SMUD, NV Energy, etc.) to improve project economics and reduce owner cost

        Develop ROI models, total cost of ownership analyses, and CapEx planning tools for owner presentations

        Collaborate with M3 Service Sales Associates and Account Manager to source opportunities from existing PMA customers and break/fix relationships

        Build the energy solutions practice from the ground up: define service offerings, pricing models, delivery processes, and quality standards

        Develop the 24-month roadmap from audit-and-retrofit to performance contracting capability, including resource requirements, partnership needs, and financial projections

        Build relationships with utility program managers, equipment manufacturers, controls vendors, and financing partners

        Track energy codes, regulations, incentive programs, and market trends across California and Nevada to identify new opportunities

        Represent M3 Service at energy and sustainability industry events, associations, and conferences

        Partner with Service Operations (Luis Alvarez) and trade Service Managers to coordinate energy project delivery using M3's in-house HVAC and electrical technicians and installers

        Collaborate with MEP Construction to identify energy upgrade opportunities on new construction projects during warranty-to-service transitions

        Provide energy expertise to support M3 Service PMA proposals and Building Health Assessments

        7+ years of experience in energy services, building performance, energy engineering, or related field with a focus on commercial/industrial buildings

        Demonstrated experience conducting ASHRAE-level energy audits and producing professional audit reports with financial analysis

        Track record of selling and delivering energy retrofit projects in the $100K-$1M+ range

        Deep knowledge of mechanical and electrical building systems, energy efficiency technologies, and building controls

        Proficiency with utility incentive and rebate programs in California and/or Nevada (PG&E, SMUD, NV Energy preferred)

        Strong financial modeling skills: ROI analysis, lifecycle cost analysis, payback calculations, total cost of ownership

        Excellent presentation and communication skills with ability to present to both technical and C-suite audiences

        Self-starter mentality with experience building a practice, product line, or business from early stage

        Valid driver's license and ability to travel 30-50% across Northern California and Northern Nevada

        Professional Engineer (PE) license or Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification

        LEED AP, BPI, or other building performance certifications

        Experience with performance contracting / energy savings performance contracts (ESPCs)

        Experience with EV charging infrastructure design and installation

        Knowledge of Title 24, ASHRAE 90.1, and California electrification mandates

        Experience working within or alongside a commercial MEP contractor or service company

        Familiarity with BuildOps, Salesforce, or similar CRM/FSM platforms

Physical Requirements

• General work environment - sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending. Work is conducted primarily indoors with varying environmental conditions such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning
• Noise level is usually low to medium; it can be loud on the jobsite.
• We fully comply with the ADA and applicable state law, including considering reasonable accommodation measures that may enable qualified disabled applicants and employees to perform essential functions.
• Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Car Allowance
• Fuel Card
• Training & Development
• Onsite Gym and kitchen

Salary Range $140k - $160k DOE also eligible to participate in Mark III Annual Bonus Plan

"Mark III Construction and its affiliated companies is an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, caste, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, marital status, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, protected veteran or military status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law."