AESC is an energy engineering consulting firm that drives solutions towards a clean energy future and offers a collaborative and professional work environment. We are passionate about what we do and are looking for talented people who share our passion.
AESC is seeking a Program Manager who will be responsible for the performance of energy and demand reduction contracts, ensuring efforts meet all goals and client needs are addressed. The Program Manager will work closely and collaboratively with AESC Upper Management for overall strategy/messaging. The position will be based out of AESC’s Pasadena office and requires client site visits throughout the Los Angeles area.
This position requires an organized, and results-oriented leader with excellent communication skills who can initiate, build, and maintain strong relationships. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in energy efficiency (EE), including project management and/or program management. The successful candidate should have the ability to understand and communicate complex EE concepts simply and clearly, provide clarity when it is lacking, and maintain detail-orientation while keeping an eye on the big picture.
Title: Program Manager
Status: Full Time
Location: Pasadena, California
Reports to: Program Director
Salary Range: $114,920 – $140,000
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- In tandem with Director, own performance of all contracts.
- Manage contract budget and goals.
- Track and report progress directly.
- Identify, strategize, and implement process improvements.
- Identify gaps in approach, materials, and services and implement resolutions. Track changes and documentation updates required and communicate changes internally and externally.
- Work with Director to create weekly and monthly reports and invoices.
- Attend client-facing meetings, track open items, and ensure resolution.
- Coordinate with AESC Engineers on project intake and completion status and ensuring tracking systems are up to date.
- Work AESC engineers to troubleshoot issues, complex situations, and create improvement plans, all with any eye towards effort success.
- Support and/or lead business development initiatives with new and existing clients.
IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least 8 years of experience in energy efficiency including project management and/or program management.
- An understanding of the California EE landscape is a must.
- Business development experience a plus.
- Four-year degree or equivalent work experience; bachelor’s degree in energy related field is preferred but not required.
- Must be self-directed and have excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Able to establish and maintain a professional rapport with market stakeholders, customers, and trade professionals.
- Ability to understand and communicate complex EE concepts simply and clearly.
- General knowledge of industry practices, techniques, and standards in the energy efficiency field.
- Ability to work as part of an integrated team.
- Ability to excel and provide direction in the face of ambiguity and competing priorities.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while juggling multiple priorities.
- Problem solving, out of the box thinking, and flexibility a must.
We are looking for dedicated, service-oriented professionals who share our mission of developing innovative engineering, software, and management solutions to promote a clean energy future and who are aligned with our core values.
AESC’s CORE VALUES
- Work safely – Help maintain a culture of safety in every situation to ensure all employees make it home safe each night. Your safety, and the safety of those around you, should always be the top priority.
- Act with integrity – Always do what is right for the client, the employee, the company and/or the situation.
- Deliver excellence – Hold yourself to the highest standard. Provide outstanding service with mindful technical work and timely communication that delivers value to our clients.
- Be accountable – Be the person others can rely on and follow through on commitments. Work to solve problems, not avoid them.
- Inspire change – Be bold and be brave. No idea is too small when it improves our services, our teamwork or our company.
- Play as a team – Promote inclusion and respect the knowledge, skills and ideas that each team member brings; our diversity, uniqueness and individual strengths make us a winning team.
- Pursue growth and learning – Take responsibility for charting the course of your own growth and learning, and we will support you.
- Live a balanced life – Working hard and exceeding expectations is a satisfying way to spend your workday but finding fulfillment in your personal life is essential to lasting happiness and success.
We offer competitive salaries and a generous benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending plans, paid time off, and reimbursement for travel related expenses.
*Compensation estimate represents the typical pay range for this position, spanning two labor categories. Actual pay offered will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, experience, credentials, education, certifications, skill level required for the position, the scope of the position, and geographic location. The actual pay offered will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
AESC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
