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RWE Americas Senior Program Manager, DCE in Tampa, Florida
RWE Americas, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
Functional area: Project Development
Remuneration: Exempt
The Senior Program Manager, DCE (SPgM) is the client-facing team leader responsible of owning the outcome for program development and implementation. Programs include energy efficiency (i.e., ESPC and UESC), design-build and other capital improvement projects. The SPgM will have program responsibility of identifying, assessing, and structuring technical, operational, and financial solutions to meet customer objectives. This individual will manage a diverse team of personnel (assigned from other in-house departments, subcontractors, vendors) to provide clients with turn-key infrastructure opportunities associated with renewables, HVAC, EMS, building envelope, lighting, plumbing, heating, and cooling systems. Program management tasks include the development, implementation, M&V and O&M of energy conservation measures for ESPC, UESC, Design-Build, and PPA opportunities. In addition, the SPgM shall provide quality control, program guidance and subject matter expertise.
Role Responsibilities:
Oversee the development, design, construction, and project management personnel assigned to deliver turn-key implementation of projects, including project development and design, and the preparation of contract documents (plans and specifications) of renewables, HVAC, EMS, building envelope, lighting, plumbing, heating, and cooling systems
Provide oversight to ensure contractual obligations are met through the performance of all services, internal and subcontracted
Provide leadership of the program team to screen and qualify the feasibility of energy efficiency, design-build, and other capital improvement opportunities
Lead and structure select customer meetings, organizing and leading site trips to collect facility data and to lead other program team members tasked with performing site surveys, overseeing the development and review of energy screening models to determine the technical and economic viability of energy efficiency and other capital improvement projects
Oversight and quality control over the preparation of Preliminary Assessment reports
Oversee the development, definition, and dimensioning of technically and economically feasible infrastructure solutions by performing preliminary engineering, selecting project metering and measurements of critical parameters, and coordinating with internal staff/external vendors and contractors to develop designs and technical proposals
Assist with the preparation of Task Order Schedules and provide quality control oversight of Investment Grade Audit reports
Oversee the development of the technical scope of work for selected technologies and manage internal and external engineering resources to determine cost and schedule
Oversee the performance of the analyses and applications for utility rebates associated with energy efficiency projects
Drive the technical due diligence for the implementation phase. This will involve identifying known risks (i.e., technical, construction, price, schedule, environmental, warranties, performance guarantees, etc.), indicate impact, and how they will be addressed and mitigated
Support proposal development. Provide significant proposal input, including detailed technical project descriptions, legal risk and responsibility definitions, financial descriptions, and detailed supporting documentation of contractor quotes, simulation results, and cost and savings derivations
Lead client communication meetings, internal communication meetings, and other client/program-specific support
Job Requirements and Experiences:
Degree Undergraduate engineering (BS) degree or construction management (BS) required
Registered Professional Engineer (PE) is a plus
Federal ESPC experience is a plus
Healthcare experience is a plus
Minimum of 10 years of experience in HVAC, Energy Management and Control Systems (EMS), and Central Utility Plants (CUP), and general energy conservation methods (ECMs)
Minimum of 10 years expereoncewith department, program, and/or project management experience
Suitable experience with DOE/DOD Task Order Schedule Development, Preliminary Assessment, and Investment Grade Audit experience following the DOE/DOD IDIQ procedures
Experience in engineering analysis to identify, screen, and develop energy conservation measures for EPC and design-build projects; develop EMS control strategies to reduce energy consumption; develop detailed cost estimates for selected energy conservation measures; and interface with customer facility personnel
Engineering, analytical, and technical writing skills, including word processing and spreadsheet analyses
Experience implementing MEP Design-Build and Performance Contracting infrastructure projects
Specific experience with renewables, building energy systems, including HVAC, Central Utilities and Electrical Systems
Building energy use modeling and simulation experience desirable (e.g., eQUEST, HAP, DOE2, Trane Trace, ASHRAE Modified Bin Analysis
Expected Travel frequency is up to 20% of the time
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
RWE Americas, a subsidiary of RWE, is a US-based energy company that is helping to meet the growing demand for energy across the United States. Backed by RWE’s 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets, RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 states. With a talented workforce of 2,000 employees, RWE Americas develops, constructs and operates wind, solar and battery storage projects that safely deliver affordable, reliable electricity to our customers. Committed to responsible development, RWE Americas invests in local and rural communities, creating jobs and partnering with stakeholders to support and strengthen the places where we live and work. Learn more about how RWE Americas is generating impact at americas.rwe.com.
At RWE Americas, we foster a culture defined by our Essential Behaviors – Have Courage, Create Impact and Actively Collaborate. We encourage bold thinking and continuous learning, and we value ownership, resilience and inclusion in everything we do. When you join us, you become part of a team that supports your development, respects your contributions and celebrates shared success. This is a place where you can grow your career and make a meaningful difference.