Job Overview:
APTIM’s Energy Transition team is looking for a motivated and experienced Start-Up Project Manager, State Energy Programs to support HOMES and HEAR programs. This role will be responsible for the launch of state energy programs across the country. The Start-Up Project Manager is responsible for providing technical and administrative support to the state energy programs across the country. The primary focus of the role is development and ongoing refinement of planning, program launch activities, managing key tasks including development and implementation of policies and procedures, oversight of ensuring project deliverables are met and managing timelines with internal functional teams. Communication with other internal functional teams is a key responsibility of this position as well as coordination with external partner and client teams. This role may involve direct marketplace engagement with CBO’s, trade allies, state energy offices, utilities, industry organizations and other program partners. This position will report to the Portfolio Director working directly with program teams across the nation.
Location is flexible within Texas as hybrid office/telecommute will be needed for this role.
APTIM’s Energy Transition team is a recognized leader in the marketplace. Our energy experts deliver highly innovative projects and complex client solutions providing the full breadth of solutions including energy efficiency, energy management, carbon management, smart infrastructure, and distributed energy resources (DER). Our consultants proactively collaborate with clients to define and implement strategies and programs around key business drivers, with the primary focus of finding and delivering high impact outcomes that exceed expectations and meet the unique needs of our government, utility, and commercial clients.
APTIM seeks a versatile individual who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and can effectively communicate technical details to non-technical audiences and stakeholders. In addition to being an outstanding operations leader and communicator, the successful candidate will also demonstrate excellent interpersonal and analytical skills. This role will involve direct engagement with APTIM’s state and local government clients and utilities (regulated and non-regulated). You will be working with others who are passionate about clean energy, energy efficiency, and making a positive impact on the industry.
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
- Work as part of an energy efficiency team ensuring the planning, administration, and implementation of HOMES and HEAR programs are successfully executed
- Lead and manage the project lifecycle, from initiation to closure.
- Develop project plans, including scope, timeline, and resource allocation.
- Manage calendars, meeting agendas, maintain detailed notes, KPI tracking and deliverables.
- Define project objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.
- Coordinate and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met.
- Monitor project progress and identify any risks or issues that may impact timelines or deliverables.
- Implement effective project management methodologies and best practices.
- Conduct regular status meetings and provide updates to stakeholders.
- Manage project documentation, including requirements, specifications, and change requests.
- Facilitate communication between team members and stakeholders.
- Provide leadership and guidance to project team members.
- Provides leadership and direction for multiple functional areas.
- Identify and facilitate the resolution of program operation issues.
- Prepare presentations related to the project for both internal and external team meetings.
- Monitor market conditions, innovations, and trends to evolve project execution methods.
- Supervises daily activities of project personnel including technical and administrative support and ensures that deliverables are produced on schedule and within budget.
- Represents the company to clients and maintains client relationships.
- Understands relationships between work processes and the business.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Ensure compliance with all APTIM quality and safety policies as well as all OSHA regulations.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university, equivalent work or industry experience.
- 5+ years’ program/project management experience related to energy program management, implementation or administrative oversight.
- Commitment to fostering a collaborative work environment within the team and the broader organization.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Power BI.
- Experience with multiple project management systems.
- Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information.
- Ability to apply detailed knowledge of organizational procedures to make independent decisions and serve as a credible resource for a senior management team.
- Ability to work with all levels of internal staff, as well as outside clients and vendors.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems and recommend solutions.
- Strong written and oral communication skills and experience with client engagement and coordination.
- Strong quantitative and analytic capabilities including report writing and spreadsheet analysis.
- Must be a self-starter, organized and have an ability to manage competing priorities with tight deadlines.
- Ability to identify and resolve project incentive application issues with customers and trade allies.
- Tangible and documented operational management experience.
Desired/Preferred Qualifications:
- 3+ years’ experience in the energy efficiency industry preferred.
- Understanding of energy efficiency technologies and energy-saving solutions.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics.
Aptim Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC is committed to accelerating the transition toward a clean and efficient energy economy, building a sustainable future for our communities and natural world, and creating a more inclusive and equitable environment that celebrates the diversity of our communities. We specialize in environmental, resilience, and sustainability and energy solutions, as well as technical and data solutions, program management, and critical infrastructure. For every challenge our clients face, there is an opportunity for APTIM to innovate a fit-for-purpose solution that will raise your organization or community to a new standard of excellence.
What you can expect from APTIM:
- Work that is worthy of your time and talent
- Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
- Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
- A voice in making our company better
- Investment into your personal and professional development
As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $120K – $130K per year. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.
Employee Benefits
APTIM is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/.
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and 10+ carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
- 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here:
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