Project Manager II - Energy Efficiency

This position is fully remote, but you must reside in one of the following states: CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, MA, MN, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VT.

For nearly 50 years, CET has helped people and businesses save energy and reduce waste. As a mission-driven non-profit, we partner with city, state, and federal agencies, utilities, homeowners, and business owners across the U.S. to build a just and equitable transition to the low-carbon economy.

Are you a detail-oriented and results-driven project manager with a talent for keeping things on track, on time, and within scope? We're looking for a dynamic and proactive Project Manager II to join our team and drive the successful execution of critical commercial energy efficiency projects. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, excel at cross-functional collaboration, and are passionate about delivering high-quality results, we want to hear from you!

As a Project Manager II, you'll play a key role in overseeing complex initiatives from inception to completion, ensuring that all project goals align with organizational objectives. You’ll work closely with teams across our matrix organizational structure, managing timelines, resources, and risks while continuously keeping stakeholders informed and engaged. Your expertise in project management methodologies will be essential as you navigate challenges and deliver value at every stage. You will be responsible for developing and implementing a strategy to ensure CET’s competitive advantage, deliver unique value to our clients and customers, and drive production efficiencies.

In this position, you will:

• Oversee the implementation of assigned programs.
• Serve as the client representative for some programs, keeping the client informed and engaged as appropriate.
• Communicate personnel and other resource needs to appropriate parts of the organization for successful program delivery.
• Monitor progress against contract deliverables, program goals, key performance indicators, and budgets. Develops client reports.
• Adjust tactics to respond to changes in program requirements, personnel, or methods.
• Analyze data and make recommendations for improvements.
• Contribute to the development of the departmental budget and operational strategies.
• Monitor marketplace dynamics, including competitive and complementary programming, evolving policy landscapes, and changing customer and client needs.
• Represent CET at planning and program meetings with customers, clients, and other partners.

You will bring the following to this position:

• A strong interest in CET's mission.
• A minimum of 3 years of proven project management success, preferably working within a matrix structure, or professional project management training with less on-the-job experience.
• Expertise in heat pump technology and experience in event management to support specialized initiatives.
• Experience with energy efficiency initiatives; BPI and CEM certifications preferred.
• Bachelor of Science or equivalent experience.
• A strong ability to work with and navigate relationships across diverse clients, stakeholders, and partners, ensuring alignment and effective collaboration.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including written, phone, email, and verbal.
• Ability to set clear goals and create a team environment.
• Experience managing an agile team that thrives in a dynamic environment, with shifting priorities and evolving tasks.
• Ability to problem-solve and respond proactively to programmatic and personnel changes with the ability to iterate and adapt quickly.
• Track record of leading through example to inspire others.
• A self-directed work style that is flexible, creative, detail-oriented, and organized.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office and CRM software are required, Salesforce experience is preferred.

This is a remote position located in the Northeast, with occasional travel to Massachusetts. Remote employees must have high-speed internet access and a working location free from distractions and interference during business hours. 

Compensation and Benefits:

At CET, we are committed to transparency and equity in our compensation practices. The compensation range in the job posting reflects the range of pay available for this role. Individual compensation will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience.

CET provides you with excellent benefits, including 3 weeks of vacation, 13 holidays, and personal/sick time; medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; and a retirement plan with a 3% company match. CET provides a monthly $85 stipend for your home internet and/or phone expenses. 

About Us:

For all of our work, we bring together a diverse team of environmental consultants, building scientists, engineers, sales, operations, and communications specialists to implement cost-effective and lasting solutions. We’re a hands-on, action-oriented organization—everyday someone on our team is:

• Conducting residential and commercial energy audits and advising building owners on efficiency and electrification opportunities;
  
• Helping a food service business implement a wasted food diversion program;
  
• Working with a municipal electric utility to build innovative financing and incentive programs to accelerate electrification;
• Designing outreach materials that help make green make sense for our target audience.

The need to tackle climate change and rapidly decarbonize our economy makes our work more urgent than ever! The ideal candidate brings with them experience in energy efficiency and has certifications in BPI (Building Performance Institute and CEM (Certified Energy Manager).

CET is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as a foundational ethic of our company culture. The candidates we seek share this commitment and strive to support it in our collaborative, non-linear, and continuous learning environment.

CET is an equal opportunity employer and provider. We strive for a welcoming and inclusive environment. Diverse applicants are encouraged to apply. You may include military service assignments and any verified work performed on a volunteer basis. If you are an individual with a disability needing reasonable accommodation or assistance at any time during the application process, please contact us at hr@cetonline.org. Please do not email us your resume. Applications are only accepted via this link. Thank you.