Job Details

NYSERDA Staff Augmentation Request Form

Key Identifiers

Staff Aug Bid
SA.052-SA.053

Department Requesting Resource Initiative
New Construction

Programmatic need being met by this request
Support multi-year projects that have been awarded through NYSERDA's open-enrollment program offerings with the New Construction Team, which focuses on the new construction, adaptive re-use, and gut rehabilitation of projects across market sectors. While the position will primarily support management of legacy open-enrollment housing and commercial projects, management of existing and future projects selected through competitive offerings such as the Building Cleaner Communities Competition (BCCC) for commercial sector projects and the Buildings of Excellence Competition (BOE) for multifamily projects may also be required. General project management, ranging from completing contracting tasks through to project termination or closeout, is also anticipated.

Where the work will be performed
Remote, preference to Northeast region (NY, MA, CT, VT)

Location of Resource
Remote

Is travel required for this position
Minimal, less than 5%

Is any equipment required to be provided by the contractor or will be provided by NYSERDA for this position?
Contractor must have computer, cell phone, and reliable high-speed internet available while remote

Desired Start Date
9/09/2024

Expected Duration of Engagement (Years)
2

Estimated % FTE Being Requested
100%

Select the Appropriate NYSERDA Title You are Seeking to Fulfill
Project Manager -1

Skills and Experience Needed
NYSERDA Title You Are Seeking to Fulfill
Project Manager - 1

General Guidance for Expected Years of Experience
3-6 years

Technical & Professional Skills & Knowledge
Has well developed understanding of relevant technical principles and their application to a program area. Develops/formulates Deployment issues, problems and needs in at least one technical area. Has acknowledged expertise at conceptual level of technical skills and knowledge in at least one program area. Has basic understanding of State energy/environmental economic development issues.

Creativity in Project & Program Development
Has developed and managed projects with little specific direction. Develops new projects and co-funding sources with own initiative. Carried out development of several projects through competitive solicitation phase that may or may not result from own initiative. Has provided ideas and rationale for program development in at least one technical area.

Organization Skills & Productivity
Has demonstrated ability to implement projects in a timely manner. Demonstrates the capability to manage all aspects of on going projects with no supervision. Is able to prioritize workload with other responsibilities. Effectively discharges general technical and project management assignments in a timely manner. Demonstrates strategic thinking connected to the organization's goals.

Leadership / Interpersonal Relations / Judgement
Has demonstrated ability to effectively head working groups or program teams. Provides guidance to junior staff when appropriate and can supervise the day-to-day work of interns. Has full confidence of peers and superiors. People skills have developed to show leadership and an ability to motivate others.

Communication Skills & External Relations
Has demonstrated ability to produce both written material and verbal presentations that are direct, recognize and focus on issues, are both comprehensive and concise and require editing only in most sensitive and complex areas. Is able to negotiate effectively with contractors and interface effectively with customers and other outside contacts. Has demonstrated ability to prepare and present papers at professional meetings, seminars and conferences.

Primary Responsibilities, and Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

What skills are needed to be successful in this role?
The candidate must: 1. Be self-motivated. 2. Have an ability to think strategically across the New Construction team as a whole while also maintaining a focus on project-specific details. 3. Possess the ability to communicate with customers, contractors, and internal staff effectively. 4. Be able to organize multiple workstreams and handle competing deadlines; and 5. Function at a high level in Microsoft Office applications, including advanced skills or proficiency with MS Excel, Teams, and SharePoint.

Are there any specialized skills that must be present for the position to be successful?
1. Project management expertise, including setting and tracking deadlines, budget oversight, and deliverable management.
2. Ability to prioritize among multiple/competing deadlines
3. Experience with rebate/incentive programs
4. Have basic knowledge of clean, resilient, and carbon neutral ready building projects, including energy efficient equipment and renewable energy systems, architectural and engineering design, building system specification, and construction practices and timelines.
5. Familiarity with 3rd party building certification standards, such as Passive House and ENERGY STAR, and design strategies associated with those certifications.

Are there any skills that the resource needs at start of engagement?

Certifications and qualifications, including education/degree
Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience

IT systems that will be used
Salesforce MS Office 365 suite of programs WebEx platform NEIS

Tasks
1. Manage current pipeline of projects submitted to New Construction Housing and Commercial legacy programs to completion;
2. Set deadlines and track progress for ongoing projects to submit deliverables, meet milestones, and advance toward completion;
3. Complete technical review of technical assistance provider scopes of work and project deliverables;
4. Coordinate closeout of terminated or completed projects;
5. Maintain extensive online database of legacy projects, including data entry, energy savings, project construction status, deliverable tracking, and invoice approval;
6. Engage with market actors, including building owners, developers, technical assistance providers, and designers;
7. Provide prompt feedback/follow up to inquiries received from project teams;
8. Participate in regular meetings with project teams;
9. Escalate project questions or concerns to internal staff as needed for resolution;
10. Participate in regular internal meetings with New Construction team staff, including fellow pipeline project managers as well as supervisors;
11. Assist in meeting periodic reporting requests;
12. Support business process improvement efforts.