New York is leading the nation in the fight on global climate change and the transition to a clean energy-powered economy. The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act) has created the most aggressive climate change goals in the nation and requires an ambitious agenda that blends proven catalysts with innovative approaches while operating across a broader energy arena that is rapidly evolving. New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) is a driving force in realizing this agenda. NYSERDA works with stakeholders that span residents, business owners, developers, community leaders, local government officials, universities, utilities, investors, entrepreneurs, and more, to develop, invest, and foster conditions that:

• Attract the private sector capital investment needed to expand New York’s clean energy economy
• Overcome barriers to using clean energy at a large-scale in New York
• Enable New York’s communities and residents to benefit equitably from energy efficiency and renewable energy

Primary Responsibilities

The Senior Project Manager will have an integral role in planning, developing, and managing interventions and strategies that overcome market barriers, encourage private capital investment and accelerate the scale and penetration of clean energy

• Develop and implement high-impact interventions that leverage financing opportunities for energy efficiency projects in the multifamily residential sector
• Identify market barriers and opportunities through analysis and research and industry engagement
• Work closely with affordable housing agencies to integrate energy efficiency and electrification into their financing and refinancing processes
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis for budgets and impacts of interventions using spreadsheet analysis with well-documented assumptions
• Manage implementation of initiatives, monitor initiative performance, and provide recommendations grounded in analysis and market feedback to optimize interventions for greater impact
• Oversee the work of consultants and contractors including writing statements of work, issuing contracts, budgeting, and invoicing
• Develop and maintain a robust network of stakeholder groups, local and national government agencies, financial institutions, and relevant local and national industry associations including real estate, affordable housing, and sustainable building design
• Engage regularly with building owners, property managers, facility operators, architects, engineers, and energy service providers
• Represent NYSERDA at meetings and events with external stakeholders
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on issues related to energy efficiency policy, market barriers and market creation, financing, and the regulatory environment
• Contribute to our performance-based culture of collegiality, camaraderie, accountability, and focus; develop staff and colleagues to meet NYSERDA's market impact goals and their own professional goals
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in buildings energy efficiency or a related field
• Genuine passion for issues related to energy, environment, and economic development
• Experience with affordable housing renovations projects and/or affordable housing finance
• Proven experience with or knowledge of one or more of the following:
  • Working in the multifamily sector including across market-rate and affordable buildings and with stakeholders such as building owners, property managers and financial organizations
  • The decision-making considerations in multifamily buildings when making investments
  • Building energy systems and envelope as well as energy efficiency
• Strong understanding of multifamily buildings systems and technologies including high efficiency technologies like cold climate heat pumps
• Exemplary project management skills with the ability to set priorities, develop and execute on a workplan, balance research, analysis, a stakeholder engagement with pragmatism, and an action-bias to deliver activity in the market
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability with a proactive and collaborative style
• Exceptional organizational, time management and planning skills to successfully handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability and appetite to learn and assimilate new information and think holistically through complex problems with technical and non-technical components
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally with other teams
• Track record for building effective partnerships, facilitating consensus-building among multiple stakeholders
• Top-notch presentation and interpersonal skills that resonate with audiences of different backgrounds; the ability to communicate persuasively, concisely, and unambiguously in speech and writing
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability and willingness to travel across New York State

Preferred

Advanced degree (Master’s in Engineering, Public Administration, Business Administration, Energy Management, Policy, etc.) Project management certification (e.g., PMP) or relevant experience

Required

A Bachelor’s degree

Travel Requirements

Travel across New York State on an occasional basis, as needed

Salary

The salary range is $105,500 - $133.319. Candidates will be considered based on qualifications and experience. An excellent benefits package is offered.

Please submit one file that includes both your cover letter and resume.