About Job
At Nexant, our mission is to partner with our clients and work together towards a more sustainable energy future. Our Utility Services team supports our overall mission by making a positive impact in the world through energy efficiency. We believe in working as a team, doing the right thing, thinking differently, and having fun.
This role is responsible for leading and managing the implementation of the ComEd Energy Efficiency Program Retro-commissioning Offer in collaboration with ComEd. Specifically responsible for working with ComEd and the Nexant implementation teams to develop and deploy a strategic plan and vision for the retro-commissioning offerings. This role must have supervisory and staff management experience; work effectively in a team environment; be comfortable providing leadership and direction in a changing environment; and effectively managing a diverse team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Manage program activities including marketing and strategic planning, client relationships, proposal preparation, and project management
• Manage day to day aspects of the Program including quality of work product, client communications, budget, schedule, and directing technical staff
• Oversee and provide guidance to all program leads: engineering, marketing, outreach and service provider management activities within the program
• Provide subject matter expertise (SME) to support new business development opportunities and offering development initiatives as requested
• Meet overall scope, schedule, and budget targets
• Work with team to provide & create strategic plan and develop vision for the program
• Ensures efforts of the team and components align with goals
• Attends to needs of clients seeking ways to add value; proactively communicating on a regular basis
• Manages risk analysis by looking for and addressing potential roadblocks to budget, resources, and timelines
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives with the team
• Manages staffing resources for all assigned contracts
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in mechanical, architectural, electrical, or civil engineering or similar technical field, Business Management, Construction Management strongly preferred
• Minimum five years of successful project management experience within the commercial, utility, industrial, energy efficiency, building efficiency, or construction management industry required
• Two plus years of experience and demonstrated expertise within the energy management, facility management, HVAC & lighting systems, and/or the energy efficiency industry is desirable
• An understanding of building energy systems (HVAC, plumbing, and lighting) a plus
• Hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, and control systems a plus
• Outstanding analytical, verbal, writing, and presentation skills
• Interpersonal skills including the ability to develop client relationships in a technical environment
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple projects and supervise technical staff
• Local utility, commercial, and industrial contacts in the Midwest are a plus
• Desire to excel in a fast-paced, innovative, and growing organization
• Obtain and maintain an Illinois driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required
Salary and Benefits (U.S.)
Nexant offers competitive salaries based on candidate's qualifications. Nexant also offers three weeks paid vacation per year, eleven paid holidays per year, a 401(k) plan with employee matching funds and an overall comprehensive benefits package.
Nexant, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Nexant
Nexant is a globally recognized software, consulting and services leader that provides innovative solutions to utilities, energy enterprises, chemical companies and government entities worldwide. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in San Francisco, Nexant and its 500+ employees work from 32 global offices providing deep technical expertise and regional knowledge to improve customer engagement, boost operational efficiency, reduce costs and achieve superior business results.
Nexant supports clients through three distinct business units:
• Nexant Energy Software has developed and commercialized a number of industry-leading software platforms and applications, including Nexant iEnergy®, Nexant Grid360™, and Nexant iHedge®
• Nexant Utility Services works with clients to drive customer energy savings, ensure cost-effective program design, implementation and management, and promote customer engagement
• Nexant Energy & Chemicals Advisory provides strategic planning, project development, competitor analysis, market and price forecasting, and NexantThinking™, a subscription program and online product portal .
Every day, Nexant employees partner with customers to reimagine the world we live in and create a more sustainable energy tomorrow.