Assistant Project Manager (Commercial building energy upgrades) at EcoCosm Inc.
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Employer: EcoCosm Inc.
Expires: 03/27/2020
EcoCosm is a mission-driven design/build energy efficiency company. Delivering energy savings to our clients’ bottom line is our core focus. We are a small, growing, team who is passionate about redefining the energy upgrade life-cycle; from engineering through installation to verification of savings. Our clients are typically Fortune 1000 companies and our services include: Energy upgrade project implementation, ASHRAE Level 1, 2 & 3 energy audits, retro-commissioning, and on-going data analytics/fault detection. Position Description: We currently looking for a driven Assistant Project Mangaer. The successful candidate will:- want to be part of the solution to the climate crisis- have an exceptional aptitude for problem solving- love working in a small team and taking on big responsibility- want to stretch themselves- have excellent time and project management skillsAs part of our team, you will be exposed to the full range of energy upgrade projects. Projects range from $50,000 to $1 million and the successful candidate will play a key role in multiple projects from start to finish. General responsibilities include meeting with clients and working with the engineering team to uncover and design high value energy efficiency measures, and then implement them on-time and under budget. Projects include lighting, HVAC, controls, and building envelope upgrades.Much of our work is in the San Francisco Bay area. Travel needs will range from 30%-50%. Most of the travel will be on West Coast with some Nationwide.ResponsibilitiesThe Assistant Project Manager will help with:· Estimating assistanceo Visit commercial buildings and document existing conditionso Work with the engineering team to:§ Determine best energy upgrades given client goals§ Prepare documents for bid§ Recommend energy upgrade technologieso Conduct bid analysis for subcontracted scopeso Prepare proposals including detailed costs estimates, scope of work, and value proposition· Project Management assistanceo Plan and schedule the worko Generate contractso Track and report progress onsiteo Recognize, document, and communicate all scope and cost changeso Work with subcontractors to implement the energy upgradeso Work with in-house engineering team to adapt to field conditions and ensure energy saving targets are met or exceeded. You will bridge the gap between engineering and customer supporto Ensure the financial health of the projecto Clearly and effectively communicate with the team and cliento Manage the completion of the project Requirements· A 4-year degree from an accredited institution· Prior work experience· A drive to eradicate energy waste in buildings and plants· Well-honed attention to detail and problem solving skills· Self-directed and can manage multiple projects and prioritize time and resources accordingly· Ability to work with our team, sometimes under pressure to meet deadlines· Strong ability to communicate to a variety of technical and non-technical stakeholders verbally and in writing· Provide superior, friendly service· Clean DMV record· Highly proficient with Microsoft Office suite and Microsoft Project· Available for nationwide travel· Bonus qualifications:o Engineering backgroundo Experience with Retro-commissioning (RCx) and/or RCx implementationo Control programmingo Knowledge of facilities maintenance procedures, and standardso Networking knowledgeWe offer meaningful work, competitive compensation and benefit packages, including: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending account, paid holidays, and paid time off. If you would like to help us on our mission, please send us your resume and salary requirements.