Project Coordinator

Job Details
Job type
Full Time
Region
Boston Metro
Location (City)
Boston, MA
Job category
Administrative
Sector
Energy Efficiency
Job intro

New Ecology, Inc. is seeking candidates for the position of Project Coordinator in its Boston office. The Project Coordinator role is a new position that will work with the NEI Decarbonization Team, project partners, property owners and their staff on projects intended to decarbonize buildings through deep energy retrofit or zero-over-time projects.

New Ecology is an innovative, nationally‐recognized non‐profit corporation. We provide diverse and comprehensive energy efficiency and green building services intended to improve individual buildings, build the capacity of key building industry stakeholders, and positively impact communities. We typically serve owners of multifamily housing (with an emphasis on affordable housing), those that develop, build and operate buildings, and community driven efforts to address climate change through building directed activities. See www.newecology.org for more details.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

The Project Coordinator will work with experienced Project Engineers and Managers at New Ecology in all of our locations, supporting projects in multiple states. The primary focus of this work is at the building level, specifically on multifamily housing and community buildings, but there will be larger programmatic work in need of similar support. Specific tasks may include, in either an assistant or lead role:
 

  • Drafting of proposals, project initiation activities, and organizing and extracting pertinent client information;
  • Obtaining historic utility data and other documentation, such as, capital needs assessments, previous audits, project plans, etc. from client;
  • Setting up and maintaining Energy Star Portfolio Manager (ESPM) or similar data tracking accounts and managing utility bill reporting requirements for client buildings;
  • Conducting utility data analysis, graphical representations of data, PowerPoint presentations and report writing;
  • Attending project meetings and contributing toward discussions on workflow and other process issues, at minimum;
  • Conducting project quality control and close-out activities and case study development;
  • Researching and/or securing grants and rebates for clients, writing applications, working with utility representatives, and filing rebate forms; and
  • Conducting and compiling research on a variety of topics, such as Building Performance Standards, desktop project scoping tools, emerging technology, and project implementation costs
     

While advancement is not guaranteed, the candidate should be prepared for increased responsibility in a rapidly growing company and should be motivated to help build this aspect of New Ecology’s services.

Qualifications

The work requires attention to detail, strong organizational, communication and Excel spreadsheet skills and good writing skills. Some experience with utility bill data, and Energy Star Portfolio Manager or a similar energy performance tracking platforms is highly desirable.

The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial, results-oriented, be able to work independently and also a team player. The candidate must have a basic technical knowledge of Excel spreadsheets, Word and PowerPoint, ability to research and navigate in on-line tools and the ability to master the use of new on-line tools. A strong desire to work with data and as an integral part of a team is required. The candidate should also possess strong customer communication skills and general enjoyment of connecting with clients by verbally, by phone or in meetings.
 

The successful candidate will have academic or work experience that demonstrates:

  • the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and clients simultaneously;
  • strong verbal and written communication skills;
  • strong MS Excel skills;
  • technical competence in using ESPM, or demonstrated ability to learn.

Desirable experience includes:

  • using ESPM;
  • using Trello;
  • obtaining and manipulating utility bill and other data;
  • statistical analysis.
Benefits

Schedule: Full time, exempt, preferred. 

Compensation: $60,000-$65,000 / Year. Generous benefits package. Professional development is a priority and we provide financial assistance for training and certifications.

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume HERE

 

NEI is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and looks forward to an inclusive hiring process. It encourages a broad range of applicants, including candidates from diverse backgrounds and cultures, particularly candidates of color and LGBTQ candidates.

Salary
$60000.00
Contact Information
Contact email
careers@newecology.org