Job ID #31426: Project Manager Energy Engineering

Program Manager Energy Engineering

Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada's largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, Net Zero and Renewable, Energy Initiatives Section, Corporate Facilities and Energy Management Division, the Project Manager, Energy Engineering will contribute to a dynamic Corporate Facilities and Energy Management team of professionals and be responsible for assisting in the delivery of efficient and effective Energy Management Projects across all Corporate wide facilities. Assists in project managing the corporate energy portfolio, internal stakeholders and external consultants/contractors in the delivery of energy conservation and demand management programs and services.

Assists the Senior Project Manager, Net Zero and Renewable in the development and implementation of the Corporate Energy strategy, including communication, client reports, energy audits, and project management of energy retrofits, demand response, budgeting, retrofit agreements and the provision of expert advice. Develops and implements corporate energy conservation and demand response measures.

Research and write terms of reference to engage the services of consultants, co-ordinate the request for proposal (RFP) process, review and evaluate proposal submissions, participate in selection interviews, recommend selection of consultants and administer contracts.

Develops engineering, building specifications and implementation of corporate energy retrofit projects.

Conducts energy audits and provides energy retrofit advice to Corporate facilities stakeholders.

Develop and maintaining collaborative communications with other City departments, suppliers and contractors.

Develop and pursuing alternative funding sources and incentive programs for Energy Management Projects.

Manages contractors and suppliers to ensure timely and appropriate projects are being delivered from the Office of Energy Initiatives.

Manages and overseeing the efficient delivery of all Capital Energy renewal projects and associated consulting.

Develops and implements energy management metering, monitoring and verification programs.

Assists the Senior Project Manager, Net Zero and Renewable with recommendations of services, policies and programs while continuously striving to improve processes and identify opportunities for cost-reduction.

Assists with identifying and accounting for environmental benefits associated with energy reduction measures in new construction, energy retrofit and demand response projects.

Interpret and review designs and plans, specifications and tender documents to ensure compliance with legislative and code requirements including special provisions for construction contracts including the review of construction plans with contractors.

Works collaboratively with divisional project staff to ensure that daily operations are synchronized with Departmental and Corporate mandate.

Assists in the monitoring of the operating budget for the Office of Energy Initiatives section in accordance with established procedures and ensures maintenance activities are within approved budget.

Verifies and requests payment for outside trades and companies carrying out work under the section's direction.

Follows City of Hamilton Purchasing Polices for contracting of consultants, engineers, trades and contractors.

Supports other City Divisions/Departments/Boards/Agencies with their participation on the Corporate Energy Steering Committee, providing input and direction to their sub-teams.

Ensures compliance with Corporate/Division/Departmental rules, regulations, procedures, policies and safe working practices.

Assists in developing, managing, forecasting and monitoring financial budgets for energy conservation and demand management retrofits, audits and activities of the section.

Assists and participates in the development and preparation of the capital budgets for the division in accordance with established corporate and divisional procedures.

Assists in recommending future budget appropriations.

Assists in providing annual reports on energy, cost and environment savings achieved vs. targets.

Responsible for preparing cost estimates, business cases and technical briefings for energy replacement or retrofit of building HVAC, lighting, metering, controls, envelop, system or equipment and present findings and recommendations to the Senior Project Manager, Energy Initiatives and other city staff.

Supervise field operations of contractors, initiating inspections, testing and sampling of work in progress and completed work, reviewing related construction reports and commenting and recommending appropriate changes during the construction phase and ensuring that all materials, operations and construction conform to specifications.

Adheres to mandated health & safety standards by monitoring and participating in the employee health & safety program.

Works in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to occupational Health and Safety.

Performs other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job.

This position requires a valid Class "G" driver's licence and proof thereof is required after hire.

Disclaimer: Be advised that Human Resources frequently audits resumes of internal/external applicants to ensure/validate information provided is consistent and trustworthy. Falsification of information provided at any time throughout the recruitment process may be grounds for disqualification, and for internal applicants, subject to discipline up to and including termination.

Terms: The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship. If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.