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Why Join the Willdan Team

We are motivated to solve some of tomorrow’s biggest obstacles – especially those in energy and infrastructure. Our employees want to make a difference, and we have the aspiration, resources, and technical know-how to do it. Our rapid growth and successes over the past five decades stem from our ability to think big while also paying special attention to project quality and customer service. Willdan's work culture blends the stability of an established organization with a reputation for quality, flexibility, and opportunities of a progressive, growing company. We value and enjoy the opportunity to come to work every day and make a real, positive impact on our society and the environment.

Who We Are

Willdan is a nationwide provider of comprehensive solutions that help organizations evolve and thrive as natural resources and infrastructure change. Since 1964, our team of experts in energy, engineering, safety, financial and strategic planning, microgrids, and software offer best-in-class services ranging from electric grid optimization to energy efficiency to energy design assistance. Using this collective expertise, we have delivered over 100,000 projects to public agencies, small businesses, healthcare, hospitality, and educational facilities. We provide program administration and assistance to improve grid resiliency to over 50 investor-owned utilities.

The Program Manager will make operational decisions to achieve the program objectives for a new construction energy efficiency program. They motivate outreach, delivery team personnel and are accountable for monitoring progress towards program goals – making the necessary changes to improve program performance. The role is accountable for supporting program success through resource allocation, budget and accounting support and providing excellent customer support for both the utility and the new construction customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Define the staff and budget resource requirements, operational expectations, and internal reporting requirements needed to achieve annual goals.
• Recognize inefficiencies in processes and develop solutions to continually improve operational efficiency and customer service.
• Supervise internal and external resources to ensure compliance with utility requirements including contract goals, budgets and cost-effectiveness, making program tactical changes as needed.
• Oversee and manage the relationship between Willdan, and utilities and program participants.
• Manage the development of tools, processes and procedures for subcontractors and trade allies.
• Track progress on program deliverables as part of overall program fulfillment.
• Report progress to internal and external stakeholders.
• Delivers clear and transparent program messaging for both external customer and internal staff.
• Addresses customer service complaints and feedback; seeks solutions to prevent future occurrences.
• Provides clear and effective communication with all customers including team members, stakeholders, cross-functional groups, etc.

Job Requirements / Qualifications

EEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation Statement Willdan is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, religion, military service or veteran status, disability, medical condition, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic testing, reproductive status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us.

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