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CereCore · 14 hours ago

Program Manager - Energy Projects

Sharon, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$44.43/hr - $47.05/hr

3+ years exp

CereCore is focused on promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in the Towns of Norwood and Sharon. The Program Manager will lead efforts to identify, organize, fund, and implement energy projects, while supervising part-time employees and maintaining relationships with community stakeholders.

ConsultingInformation ServicesInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Administers and manages Green Communities, Energy Efficiency, and facility-related projects

Assists with the development/implementation of the town’s energy plan, helps manage energy efficiency and renewable energy grant funded projects, serves as liaison to the town’s energy committee, and seeks grant and other funding opportunities for reducing energy use

Independently researches energy technology, infrastructure and project opportunities to help the town set and achieve energy reduction and sustainability goals. Recommends improvements, planning projects, and new techniques in the area of energy management

Communicates and maintains relationships with community stakeholders and town committees interested in the town’s energy policies, goals, and programs. Represents the town in a professional, positive manner and serves as an ambassador for energy programing and services. Represents the town at community, regional, state, and national events. May make presentations at forums including stakeholder groups, schools, clubs and business associations

Shall help manage the town’s portfolio of Renewable Energy Certificates and progress toward climate goals. Researches and pursues pertinent grant and funding opportunities. Assist efforts to achieve Green Communities status and is responsible for maintaining the Green Communities reports, communications, etc

Develop community-wide energy efficiency education and outreach programs

Qualification

Energy efficiency programsRenewable energy projectsGrant managementCertified Energy ManagerBuilding Operator CertificationLEED certificationPublic AdministrationUrban PlanningEnvironmental StudiesEnvironmental PolicyArchitectureUtility industry knowledgeProject Management

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Project Management, Environmental Studies, Environmental Policy, Architecture, Engineering, or related field

Three to five years of experience in energy efficiency and renewable energy programs; or any equivalent combination of education and experience

Demonstrated grant management experience, including ability to manage work plans, budgets, progress reporting, billing, subcontracts, and staffing, and to ensure compliance with grant requirements

Preferred

Knowledge of the utility industry is preferred

Certification in any of the following preferred: Certified Energy Manager (CEM) from the Association of Energy Engineers; Building Operator Certification (BOC) from Northwest Energy Efficiency Council; or a LEED certification issued from the US Green Building Council