The Building People, LLC, has an opening for a Portfolio Energy Manager (PEM). The PEM will be responsible for supporting a senior government office on their entire portfolio utility (e.g., energy and water) consumption and cost profile. In addition to traditional certified energy manager (CEM) skill sets, familiarity with invoice processing platforms and workflow is highly preferred. The PEM will be responsible for overseeing, managing, and ensuring all required data is maintained in assigned databases and workbooks, and coordinating with various agency offices and various data requests. Qualified candidates will possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in energy-related disciplines and preference will be given to candidates with a CEM. The ideal candidates will be familiar with federal environmental and energy mandates and have a general understanding of energy markets across the US. Experience with ENERGY STAR and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reporting is a plus.

Required Experience & Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to work with a team

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

• Oversee, manage and ensure all required data is maintained in assigned databases and workbooks

• Be able to conduct load profile analysis, and identify opportunities for utility savings and/or detrimental trends

• Develop graphics and communication materials related to analyses

• Have a general understanding of energy markets and various state regulations

• Understand utility tariffs and market pricing across US

• General understanding of renewable energy and smart building technologies

• Familiarity with federal energy policy requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the skillsets described above

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Certified Energy Manager Certification

• Familiarity with major building systems

• Familiarity with GHG reporting

• ASHRAE Certification and ability to perform ASHRAE audits

• Familiarity with troubleshooting any of the following: smart building platforms, building retrocommissioning, and renewable energy systems (e.g., solar photovoltaic (PV))

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in related field

Preferred Education

• Professional Engineering Degree

Place of Performance & Travel

• This position is currently configured as remote, but qualified candidates will need to be able to travel. Specifically to meetings in the Washington DC metro region upon short notice.

  Background Investigation

• Background Investigation required

• Additional background checks required subject to system access

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds at times