Description
The Technical Project Manager, Washington leads the implementation of projects and small programs
related to affordable housing and sustainable communities with an emphasis on energy and water
efficiency and renewable energy. The Technical Project Manager is responsible for maintaining client
relationships, conducting site assessments and assisting with program development for specific
initiatives. Many projects focus on utility affordability, building decarbonization, renewable energy
access, climate planning, and/or community resilience. This position requires a technical background in
building science, construction management, energy auditing, or energy engineering. The Technical
Project Manager, Washington collaborates with others in the Washington team and with core service
departments of Elevate, as well as key partner organizations in Washington. The Technical Project
Manager reports directly to the Senior Program Manager, Washington.
The position is located in the Puget Sound region to support project and program implementation
throughout the region, particularly King, Pierce, Kitsap and Snohomish Counties, but will also support
programs
Responsibilities
Lead residential retrofit 5projectsand support programs in the Washington market, specifically in the Puget Sound region.
Conduct on-site energy efficiency and decarbonization building assessments and provide analysis and reporting to building owners, tenants and clients with support of Elevate’s engineering team.
Oversee project teams that include staff from across Elevate.
Communicate regular project/program updates and results to internal staff and external stakeholders.
Support client engagement across Washington, including conducting customer outreach, preparing for and participating in client meetings, developing proposals, and coordinating with partnership managers across teams.
Coordinate across teams and with partner organizations on projects and support client delivery of programs.
Represent Elevate with local, state, and national energy efficiency stakeholders at meetings, conferences, etc.
Stay current on affordable housing policies, energy efficiency and green design trends, and available financial and program offerings for building owners, developers, municipalities, and community-based organizations.
Center the lives and voices of economically disadvantaged and Black, Brown, and Indigenous people and communities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor’s degree required or relevant lived experience
At least five (5+) years demonstrated experience with energy auditing, building science, construction management, or energy engineering
Adaptability and flexibility
Ability to understand technical requirements and convey technical information
Skill in listening and amplifying the voices and vision of the community
Experience developing and coordinating values-driven, community-rooted programming
Ability to foster meaningful and authentic relationships that are supportive and inclusive across internal team, external partners, and municipal clients
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, as well as facilitate collaboration and accountability
Comfortable navigating change and uncertainty
Capacity to manage a high volume of work and complex situations
Strong ability to build relationships and work with both internal and external stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter with exceptional organizational, time management, and project coordination skills
Demonstrated attention to detail
Valid U.S. driver's license
Passion for Elevate’s mission of equitable climate action
