Description

Program Manager - Energy Efficiency Programs - Agriculture

*Remote California - Candidates must be able to commute within LA County  *

Ready to make a difference?

ICF is adding staff to its California energy practice to support a wide range of energy programs. Our clients include utilities, recognizable Fortune 500 global corporations, as well as a variety of industry and Government organizations. We are currently seeking a Program Manager to provide critical project management services for a California Electric Utility Agricultural Energy Efficiency Program. 

Working closely with the portfolio manager, this individual will be responsible for monitoring and supporting the successful delivery across multiple functional areas, including internal operations, client support, and stakeholder management. 

You will build and manage relationships with customers, property and landowners, property managers, farmers, and key community stakeholders aligned with agricultural energy efficiency products and services. You’ll manage subcontractors and design/implement program strategies and plans.  

Working closely with the client and our nation-wide implementation team, you’ll focus on bringing energy efficiency to agricultural customers including under-served communities, providing safer, more energy efficient farms, and ensuring energy grid stability. 

Why you will love working here:

• Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance

• Investment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities

• Investment in you : Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!)

What you will be doing:

• Collaborate with a multi-functional project team comprised of technical/engineering, IT, program operations, account management and marketing specialists (some ICF internal staff and some subcontractors) to ensure timely and professional completion of all tasks and achieve specific program performance indicators and goals. 

• Build industry relationships, provide insights to ensure that programs run efficiently and effectively and constantly respond to changing market conditions. 

• Act as a liaison with property owners, property managers, developers, architects, and key community stakeholders, understand trends and projections, and provide direction and insights to program teams.  

• Collaborate with regional and national ICF teams to provide national cohesiveness and bring efficiencies and best practices to your client’s programs. 

• Manage subcontractors and establish milestones and monitor adherence to program plans and schedules, identify program problems and develop solutions. 

• Manage and coordinate cross-functional teams, program costs and budgets, and monthly performance forecasting 

• Overall management of utility program performance including financial management, contract deliverables, strategic planning, quality assurance, and operational efficiencies. 

• Manage program forecasts, goals and budgets.  

• As main client point-of-contact, coordinate with client and other portfolio stakeholders to ensure all program objectives are met and adjust as needed.  

• Day-to-day coordination with program team members. 

• Analyze market trends and technologies to enhance deployment opportunities for program advancement and growth. 

• Must have a reliable vehicle for travel. Requirements are up to 20% of the time in Los Angeles and surrounding cities for customer site visits, trainings, meetings and conferences and other duties as needed (reimbursement for mileage provided)

What we need you to have (minimum qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in energy resources, sciences, sustainability, business, engineering, or related discipline (applicants can substitute one year of related experience for one year of education)

• 8+ years of experience in project management delivering successful energy efficiency or demand response programs, consulting for utilities, state energy offices, state/local governments, and/or regional non-profits and/or related experience 

• Must have a valid driver’s license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check 

   

What we would like you to have:

• Experience with agricultural energy efficiency in California

• Knowledge of electric end-use equipment such lighting, pumps, fans and controls

• Experience managing consulting projects in California, including providing quality control and budget accountability 

• Experience with agricultural end-user characteristics and markets 

• Consulting experience managing projects for clients and conducting business development and writing proposals 

• Experience working with agricultural stakeholders such as builders, architects, raters, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical contractors 

• Industry certifications including, but not limited to: BPI, PMP, CEM 

• Professional affiliations including, but not limited to: AESP, MEECA, MEEA, ACEEE, ASHRAE, or AEE 

   

Professional skills you will use:

• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills 

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities 

• Proven ability to develop, manage and meet client expectations 

• Excellent time management skills that allow for success in a results-focused environment 

• Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information and PII

• Ability to work with all levels of internal staff, as well as outside clients and vendors. 

• Ability to apply detailed knowledge of organizational procedures to make independent decisions and serve as a credible resource for senior management team. 

• Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Project) 

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Working at ICF

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$96,367.00 - $163,825.00

California Remote Office (CA99)