Project Manager, Communities and New Initiatives

Title: Project Manager, Communities and New Initiatives

Location: Portland OR US

Type: Full-time

Workplace: Hybrid remote

Job Description:

Reports to: Sr. Program Manager 

Compensation*: Competitive starting salary $70,200 - $87,000 commensurate with skills and experience, Full Pay Range: $70,200 - $103,800 

Energy Trust is committed to pay equity. Energy Trust is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience and training. 

*Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications in the pay equity assessment to determine equitable salary placement. Candidates should expect compensation offers within the starting compensation range. The full pay range is included to show the potential earnings for this position with sustained high performance.    

Employment Classification: Full Time, Exempt 

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible, position is open until filled  

Office Location: Portland Metro Area, Oregon, USA  

Given its funding source the estimated duration of this position is not exceeding three years, with potential for other opportunities after its conclusion. 

BACKGROUND 

About Energy Trust of Oregon 

Energy Trust of Oregon is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to energy efficiency and renewable energy development. We serve Oregon customers of Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural, Cascade Natural Gas and Avista, and SW Washington customers of NW Natural. Year over year Energy Trust is recognized as one of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon. 

Our Vision 

Clean, affordable energy for everyone. 

Our Commitment to Diversity 

We recognize the lack of diversity in our industry, and we actively seek to address it with our hiring and retention practices as well as our values. We believe every person and their lived experience is integral to building a vibrant culture and delivering effective services to all customers we serve. We are committed to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, and we encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds and experience to apply. 

Our Location 

Energy Trust provides for a range of work location options, including remote, hybrid and in-office work. This position will represent Energy Trust in public settings and potentially at community events. We are open to candidates who live throughout Oregon and Washington. The Accounting Manager would be expected to report to the office on a quarterly basis, at minimum.  

What We’re Looking For: 

The Project Manager – Communities + New Initiatives will assist in the implementation and delivery of new community energy resilience offerings and initiatives funded through a grant with FEMA. The grant supports community energy resilience planning efforts including pre-feasibility studies for solar and storage microgrid projects located on critical facilities benefiting underserved communities and capable of providing utility grid services. The Project Manager is responsible for managing an array of projects required to support federal contract deliverables, including coordinating the activities of community partners and program subcontractors, scheduling and tracking activities, and supporting reporting. The Project Manager will support community outreach and engagement, customers, stakeholders and delivery contractors pursuing community energy resilience projects. 

This individual reports to the Sr. Program Manager - Communities + and New Initiatives and works closely with the Program Manager responsible for the FEMA grant. This position is expected to report to the Portland office quarterly at a minimum for all staff and other in-person meetings. This position may participate in additional meetings across the Energy Trust service area, including representing the organization in public settings and at community events. 

What You’ll Do: 

• Lead internal cross-functional team designing and implementing a collaborative and complex federally funded program. Coordinate all aspects of project planning and implementation under the direction of Program Manager and Sponsor. Ensure that outcomes meet the needs identified by internal leads, stakeholders, and the communities these initiatives are designed to serve. 

• Support community outreach, engagement, and advisory activities, such as: convening internal and external stakeholders, community members and delivery contractors, gathering and sharing community input for customers pursuing community energy resilience projects. Support the integration of community input into Energy Trust’s programs and offerings. 

• Implement accountability practices such as sharing back with communities about how their input was incorporated. · Act as point of contact for communities interested in pursuing community energy resilience projects 

• Ensure that customer or contractor concerns are appropriately documented, resolved, and/or escalated. 

• Ensure strong communications and alignment of project teams, including facilitating regular cross-functional project team meetings. Act as the main point of contact and provide regular updates to internal and external stakeholders and community partners. 

• Provide federal contract and grant management support under the direction of Program Manager. Oversee contractor invoicing and budget management. 

• Manage day-to-day project activities including coordinating with team members, subject matter experts, and community partners to ensure team members are aligned and project tasks and deliverables are on track. 

• Responsible for the creation and sharing of project planning and process documentation; including implementation plans, timelines, presentations, reports, and memos. Provide information to support Energy Trust’s public reporting activities. 

• Work closely with project and program leadership and product owners to share information and facilitate key program design decisions, utilizing a community-centered approach to ensure equitable outcomes. 

• Manage program data and support compliance documentation.  

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned. 

• Perform all functions of the job in a safe manner. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY 

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 

Requirements

What You'll Need

• Bachelor’s degree (project management, engineering, science, economics, business administration, environmental science, public policy preferred), or equivalent professional experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. 

• Three years’ experience in project evaluation, project management, project development or design, or the ability to translate skills to such. 

• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills required. 

• Experience working on teams as well as coordinating work across different teams. 

• Excellent coordination and organization skills, with high level of attention to detail. 

• Ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects. 

• Demonstrated ability to produce clear, concise reports, develop recommendations, and make presentations to a variety of audiences 

• Facilitation skills and experience working with multidisciplinary internal project teams and external community partners. 

• Familiarity and experience with the following areas will be beneficial: community engagement, community outreach, racial equity, community-based organizations, clean energy, construction, workforce development, community energy planning, community resilience, and/or disaster preparedness preferred. 

• Highly self-motivated and accustomed to working in a fast-paced team-based environment. 

• Proficient in data entry and general computer use, including MS Office software, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems and other database applications, working knowledge of SharePoint and Asana preferred. 

• Ability to work remotely and provide adequate internet access. 

• Must be able to interact with a diverse workforce and be comfortable working in culturally diverse settings and groups. 

• The above information is designed to outline the functions and position requirements of this job. It does not identify all tasks that may be expected, nor address the performance standards that must be maintained. 

The above information is designed to outline the major functions and position requirements of this job. It does not identify all tasks that may be expected, nor address the performance standards that must be maintained. 

Benefits

What You’ll Get: 

• Health/dental/vision insurance 

• Employer sponsored and paid life/disability 

• 401(k) with a company contribution of 6% of your salary after 90 days of employment 

• TriMet pass 

• Access to health and dependent FSA/HSA accounts 

• Generous paid vacation, holidays and sick days 

• Paid volunteer hours 

• Employee assistance program 

• Career advancement opportunities 

• Great colleagues and culture 

• Flexibility to work from home and/or an office space at the Portland, OR location   

• Work from home laptop provided