The Building People, LLC, has an opening for a Senior Energy and Sustainability Manager (SESM). The SESM will be responsible for supporting a senior government agency and their portfolio in downtown Washington DC. The traditional certified energy manager (CEM) skill sets are required to assist the customer in their energy management, GHG goals and increase the general sustainability of their real estate portfolio. The SESM will be responsible for overseeing, managing, and ensuring all required data is maintained in assigned databases and workbooks, identifying low/no cost energy or water savings opportunities, and coordinating required sustainability initiatives (e.g., EO 14057). Qualified candidates will possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in energy-related disciplines and must have an active CEM. The ideal candidates will be familiar with federal energy mandates, major building systems, and can perform or assist with ASHRAE energy audits. This position requires the candidate be able to be onsite 3 days a week in downtown Washington DC.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to work with a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and G-Suite applications
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to work autonomously with the client
• Oversee, manage and ensure all required data is maintained in assigned databases and workbooks
• Be able to conduct load profile analysis, and identify opportunities for utility savings and/or detrimental trends
• Develop graphics and excel based analyses to support building operation analyses and required reporting
• Comprehension of utility tariff structures and pricing
• General understanding of renewable energy and smart building technologies
• Familiarity with federal energy and sustainability policy requirements
• Assist federal client in determining their GHG footprint, and assist with measures to reduce it
• Assist or perform ASHRAE audits
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the skillsets described above

• Familiarity with utility billing and invoice processing workflow
• Familiarity with major building systems
• Familiarity with GHG reporting
• ASHRAE Certification and ability to perform ASHRAE audits

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Certified Energy Manager Certification

• Professional Engineering Degree

• Ability to work on client site in downtown Washington DC at least 3 days a week
• Overnight travel is not anticipated

• Background Investigation required
• Additional background checks required subject to system access

• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds at times.

*Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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