Energy Efficiency Project Manager I, Foodservice Programs (Remote & Hybrid - Based in Oakland, CA)

Interested in joining a growing company where you will work with talented colleagues, enhance a supportive and energetic culture, and be part of the climate solution? At Energy Solutions, we focus on the big impacts. And we believe that market-based programs can be a powerful force to deliver large-scale energy, carbon, and water-use savings. Since 1995, we’ve harnessed that power to offer proven, performance-based solutions for our utility, government, and institutional customers.

Energy Solutions is currently seeking an Energy Efficiency Project Manager I to join our Energy Efficiency programs team to help support our point-of-sale instant rebates foodservice programs across the country.  

As a member of the Energy Solutions team, you will have a broad impact on energy efficiency markets and greenhouse gas reductions through our work for Program Administrators and other national leaders in the commercial foodservice (CFS) industry. This unique market opportunity, paired with Energy Solutions mission driven approach, creates a perfect environment for an individual who wants to have an active voice in shaping the nation’s energy future.  

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:  

• Overseeing and conducting user acceptance testing for claim processing software  
• Working with internal team to debug, reproduce, document, and fix support problems for claim processing software  
• Organizing and facilitating in-person meetings, conference calls, and collaboration sessions   
• Coordinating program status meetings, capture escalations and proactively resolve or bring issues to management as needed   
• Overall direction, management, quality control and completion of program deliverables   
• Managing project budgets and tasks with minimal oversight   
• Facilitating the progress of multiple tasks and bringing them to conclusion  
• Communicating program progress to management and clients   
• Interacting with clients, program participants, sub-contractors and external collaborators   
• Tracking of utility and energy efficiency trends and other market changes that impact CFS programs and the market  
• Contribute to strategy and new program design development to grow our foodservice product offerings and impacts.  
• Conduct literature searches, market research and data analysis 

Minimum qualifications:  

• A minimum of 2 years of related work experience with a bachelor's degree OR  
• A minimum of 4 years of related work experience in lieu of a degree 
• Demonstrated ability to conduct detailed technical and quantitative analysis, knowledge of data science and/or experience with information systems management  
• Exceptional attention to detail  
• Flexibility and adaptability in regard to project focus  
• Demonstrated commitment to and consistency in quality control practices  
• Strong organizational and project management skills  
• Strong technical writing, presentation and verbal communication skills  
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook and OneNote) 
• Ability to work and thrive independently and juggle multiple competing priorities  
• Proactive and collaborative problem-solving approach  
• Excellent personal accountability  
• Willingness to conduct occasional business travel.  

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree preferred   
• Experience in foodservice business and market a plus but not required.  
• Understanding of foodservice supply chain, market actors, drivers, barriers, and methods of engagement to drive program participation helpful. 
• Understanding of energy efficiency programs, incentives and utilities helpful 
• Experience with ticketing systems such as Jira or equivalent a plus  

Compensation to commensurate with experience with the pay band of  $65k - $75k/Annually

Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a generous retirement package. Energy Solutions provides an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, other pre-tax contribution plans and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Energy Solutions is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Energy Solutions conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility 

We live out our mission day in and day out by helping our clients and communities generate clean energy solutions the world needs. Our success is dependent on developing a team of creative thinkers, innovators, and a workforce that reflects the diversity of our world. To that end, we’re committed to hiring, promoting, and retaining a diversity of talent, and infusing inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) throughout our business. We encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds and all walks of life to apply. Come grow with us at Energy Solutions!  

Office Locations and a Remote Workforce

Energy Solutions is a predominantly remote workforce with offices in six different locations. At this time, we are not accepting applications from the following states (Alaska, Delaware, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Wyoming).