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Associate Project Manager

TRC Companies, Inc.
Irvine, CA, United States
$66.6K-$80K a year
Full-time
Part-time

About Us :

Groundbreaker. Game changer. Pioneer.

TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time.

From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow-through of an industry leader.

TRC's professionals work with a broad range of commercial, industrial and government clients and the communities they serve.

We deliver breakthrough solutions that address local needs so our clients can better succeed in an ever-changing world.

Working at TRC means tackling interesting, meaningful projects. We pride ourselves on our collaborative spirit, entrepreneurial zeal and agile corporate structure.

We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications.

Overview :

TRC Advanced Energy (TRC) is a globally known energy efficiency consultancy. TRC collaborates with clients to develop and implement market transforming programs and initiatives that promote energy efficiency, renewable energy, and green building in multiple market sectors across the US and around the world.

These initiatives reduce energy costs, improve the health and safety conditions of buildings, while also helping the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

TRC acts nationally to address some of our country’s most challenging problems : global climate change and energy independence.

TRC is seeking an Associate Project Manager to support the management of our California Residential New Construction electrification portfolio.

The primary focus for this role will be to oversee multiple projects for multiple programs, though the application submittal, scope of work review, preapproval, change requests, final review, and incentives grant.

The Associate Project Manager will train and support junior operations staff and lead process improvement initiatives to the program’s processes.

This candidate will work closely with potential program participants to review project applications. The Associate Project Manager will execute efforts via phone or email communication with residential builders and developers, energy consultants, and project teams to promote and confirm program eligibility, layer incentives, and update applicants about their incentive status as needed.

The Associate Project Manager will be responsible for communicating updates to relevant stakeholders at each phase, remove barriers as needed, and support each project from initiation to completion.

The ideal candidate will have experience with utility energy efficiency and electrification incentive processing. They will have experience working with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems and have the ability to train internal and external stakeholders on best practices of using the system.

They will be an independent detail-oriented leader with a positive attitude and who is excellent at multi-tasking while maintaining a high degree of accuracy, efficiency, and reliability.

The ideal candidate will have strong written and verbal communication with solid customer service and problem-solving abilities.

We are looking for an organized team player with a passion for giving back to the community through equitable energy and sustainability.

APPLICATION PROCESS : Please submit a resume with 3 professional references. Cover letter optional but will allow the team to have additional insight on your qualifications.

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Responsibilities :

Monitor and report program key performance metrics and provide updates to management and the client.

Facilitate lessons learned and process improvement meeting within the operations vertical to promote best practices and work through challenges as a team.

Independently manage workload and prioritize critical tasks.

Resolve any barriers that arises for internal and external stakeholders throughout the project cycle.

Be accountable for the projects that are assigned and notify management team if there are any delays or discrepancies to the process.

Advanced understanding of Customer Relationship Management system and provide input for enhancements or troubleshooting.

Work with portfolio team to actively manage multiple projects through the entire lifecycle in various stages.

Support end-user customers in understanding, completing, and submitting required project paperwork and including relevant supporting documentation.

Review and verify incoming project submittals on a regular basis to determine eligibility and request missing information as needed.

Provide outstanding customer service, utilizing excellent communication skills and positive attitude to work with detailed requests from customers, client staff, and internal team members.

Support outreach, technical, and other cross functional teams as needed through reporting, research, information follow-up, end-user customer training, etc.

Ensure incentives are processed in a timely and accurate manner.

Qualifications :

Will consider candidates near other TRC offices ()

Minimum Requirements

Residency in California

Bachelor’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience OR 10 years of relevant professional experience

Advanced in MS Office tools (i.e. outlook, word, excel, teams, SharePoint)

Experience managing multiple project timelines, resources, stakeholders and ability to achieve goals on time and in budget.

Experience with energy efficiency and / or electrification.

Experience with new construction.

Experience submitting or processing utility incentive or rebate programs.

Experience using a CRM or similar system to effectively track customer and / or project details.

Ability to travel within the state of California.

Desired Skills and Experience

Experience with processing complex projects.

Self driven and a team player with established critical thinking, analytical, and problem solving skills.

Strong teamwork skills that include highly effective communication in person, over email, and over the phone.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team and customers.

Attention-to-detail to ensure project submittals meet the clients’ criteria for eligibility and completeness.

Experience working with a CRM system to manage data and create reports.

Ability to contribute to multiple projects simultaneously with low to no margin of error.

Excellent time management skills including the ability to monitor and manage project progress.

Ability to coordinate, schedule and conduct team meetings professionally.

Ability read and monitor performance metrics to support program goals.

Experience promoting process documentation, optimization, and automation.

Knowledge of Energy related technology.

Our Mission

We understand our clients’ goals, and embrace them as our own, applying creativity, experience, integrity and dedication to deliver superior solutions to the world’s energy, environment and infrastructure challenges.

Our Vision

We will solve the challenges of making the Earth a better place to live community by community.

TRC is ranked #16 on ENR's list of the Top 500 Design Firms in the United States.

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Benefits* : TRC offers a competitive benefit package consisting of :

Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.

401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.

Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).

All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.

TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.

These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary).

TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

Compensation : In accordance with local law, the below salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition.

Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.

Other Compensation : Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.

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Disclaimers :

TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The complete job description and application are available on .

TRC accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.

Salary Range :

USD $66,560.00 - USD $80,000.00 / Yr.

12 days ago
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