Lead Commercial Buildings Energy Consultant - HYBRID/REMOTE

Lead Commercial Buildings Energy Consultant

Locations: Denver (Golden, CO), Washington DC (Reston, VA), or Remote Continental US

LOB/Portfolio: CET/EID/Commercial/Industrial Energy Programs (CIEP)

Want to design and develop energy and climate programs, and engage with industry leaders and government officials to save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions? You can at ICF. We solve the most challenging issues facing the energy industry today while informing the future of global energy use.   

ICF is seeking a detail-oriented, self-motivated candidate to help state and federal government clients implement and evolve their energy efficiency, decarbonization, and sustainability programs. This position will preferably be based in our Reston, VA headquarters or Golden, CO office in a hybrid work environment. Continental US based; remote candidates may be considered. Successful candidates will support the implementation of high-profile public-private partnership programs to drive energy efficiency and emissions reductions across government, education, commercial, multifamily, institutional, and industrial markets. They will be part of a team that builds and maintains relationships with key market actors, reviews and analyzes energy, water, and emissions data, develops marketing material that recognizes market leadership, and collaborates with other team members and clients to develop national and regional strategies to increase participation in energy and decarbonization programs. 

What you will be doing . . . 

• Coordinating with clients and other team members to develop local, regional, and national strategies to influence the market and increase participation in voluntary energy, energy efficiency, building electrification, and decarbonization programs 

• Conducting research and analysis of energy efficiency, electrification, renewable energy, and decarbonization programs and policies 

• Developing communications, outreach, and training resources, including newsletters, case studies, website content, webinars, and in-person events 

• Conducting outreach to energy and sustainability managers 

• Supporting partner recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing support to maximize program participation 

• Maintaining detailed records in a customer relationship management system 

• Providing technical assistance on ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager 

• Assisting with project management tasks including project deliverables, program staffing and budget management 

• Managing and co-managing projects  

• Managing a small team of staff 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (e.g., environmental studies, engineering, public policy, science, business)  

• 5+ years relevant experience in public and/or commercial buildings sector energy efficiency and sustainability programs 

Experience including:

• Building energy/water use benchmarking and ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager 

• Implementing energy efficiency savings measures for commercial buildings or government sustainability offices 

• Building benchmarking and building energy/emissions performance standards  

• U.S. commercial buildings sector, especially the key stakeholders helping building owners and managers in meeting ENERGY STAR program requirements for benchmarking customer buildings using Portfolio Manager and gaining ENERGY STAR certification (e.g., energy service companies, architecture / engineering firms, sustainability consultancies)  

• Energy efficiency measures for commercial buildings or government sustainability offices 

• Project and program management

• Mentoring or people management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a related discipline (e.g., environmental studies, engineering, public policy, science, business) 

• 8+ years of relevant experience in public and/or commercial sector building energy efficiency and sustainability programs 

• Experience with ENERGY STAR, DOE Better Buildings/Better Plants, LEED, and/or other efficiency/sustainability tools and program platforms 

• Familiarity with the development and delivery of public-private voluntary partnership programs 

• Project management training (e.g., PMP) and experience  

• Experience writing reports, articles, case studies, or other communications materials 

• Experience working with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software systems 

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Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

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Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more here: Requesting an Accommodation for the ICF interview process.

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$92,986.00 - $158,076.00

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