Energy Project Manager

Job Description

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for a talented Energy Project Manager to join our dedicated team at any of our East Coast offices (MA, NJ, MD, PA, NC) or out of Toronto, Canada.

In this role, you will identify and evaluate opportunities in capital project planning and design phases and their contribution towards operational energy, emissions, and water KPIs. You should be technically and analytically minded and able to articulate ideas and concepts, using research on proven strategies and the latest technologies to guide colleagues and partners toward innovative solutions. You must also understand the nature of change management and be prepared to enthusiastically present ideas and project benefits to both colleagues and clients.

Additional Responsibilities

• Identifying and clarifying clients’ corporate sustainability goals and coordinating the other disciplines’ design alignment with the overall project drivers and goals.
• Energy modeling and managing energy model development and deliverables of others.
• Capital project energy benchmarking, planning, and analysis at the campus, building, and system level.
• Evaluation of major plant equipment, utility generation, and MEP and Process systems for energy conservation opportunities.
• Electrification studies including coordination with Mechanical and Electrical Engineers and local Electric Utilities.
• Architectural and Mechanical/energy-related support for applicable LEED credits.
• Support energy audits for various facility types.
• Identify retrofit/upgrade strategies for HVAC systems to reduce annual energy consumption.
• Perform Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) to evaluate the total cost of owning, operating, maintaining, and disposing of an asset.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 7+ years of industry experience in engineering, building science, or project management.
• 3+ years of experience in energy modeling and LEED Optimized Energy Performance submissions.
• Experience in complex projects (life-sciences or manufacturing sectors experience preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• LEED GA/AP.
• Strong written and verbal skills, able to communicate in a concise, clear, and compelling manner (role will be client-facing).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or professional certificate in a related field.
• Experience in carbon accounting.
• LEED AP with specialty or greater LEED/USGBC/GBCI involvement.
• CEM or other energy-focused certification.
• CxA or other commissioning certification.
• Experience with IES VE.
• Experience with Revit and other CAD tools.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods.
• Must possess the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required.
• Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to climb ladders as necessary.

Work Environment

• Must be able to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, which may include exposure to varying working conditions.
• Must be able to adhere to strict cleanroom gowning protocol.

Travel

• This position will have 5-20% travel, or as required by the assigned project.
• You may be assigned to a client site for an extended period.
• Overnight travel or staying in the city of the Client’s location is possible, depending on the assignment.
• Please review the IPS Travel Policy.
• You will visit Client sites and will be required to adhere to stated safety rules.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.
• Must have the ability to travel and commute on a daily or routine basis.

Safety

• This position is a safety-sensitive position.
• The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other "non-administrative" areas.

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required.

About Us

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in technical consulting, architecture, engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning, qualification, and validation services for technically complex facilities. Integration is how we think and work. It requires the ability to unite existing and emerging technologies into a process that reliably delivers products and accelerates speed to market. That end-to-end mindset allows us to be agile and anticipate challenges as we move projects toward operational readiness. IPS applies design and delivery expertise, client-side experience, and supplier-side insight to every project. We infuse our curiosity, our passion, and our commitment to partnership in delivering solutions at any scale. We meet our clients where they are and get them to where they need to go. That’s only possible when we care as much as our clients do.

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV, and Staffing Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

Attention Search Firms/Third-Party Recruiters: IPS is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for employment opportunities with IPS. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at IPS via email, the Internet, or directly to hiring managers at IPS in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for a specific position will be deemed the sole property of IPS, and no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by IPS as a result of the referral or through other means.

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IPS offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, flexible spending accounts, and educational assistance.

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IPS offers a benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Our offerings include comprehensive medical and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

The salary offered for this role is between $104,000 and $150,000, but the actual salary offered is dependent on experience, skill set, and education.

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