Director Multifamily Energy Advisor, East Region

Director, Residential Energy Advisor, East Region

FirstService Energy is the energy management and advisory subsidiary of FirstService Residential. As the trusted energy advisor, FirstService Energy aims to improve energy efficiency, lower energy costs, and reduce carbon emissions for all FirstService Residential managed properties. Through energy data analysis and on-site assessments, FirstService Energy is able to identify and evaluate opportunities for energy efficiency improvements. FirstService Energy manages one of the largest energy procurement programs for multifamily buildings which provides our properties with significant annual energy savings. Experience being part of a high-performing team with a fulfilling career with FirstService Energy.

This role will build upon the energy program established in other jurisdictions. This individual will work directly and indirectly with property managers, board members, and building staff in Virginia, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and North Carolina to advise on many aspects relates to reducing energy consumption, utility costs, and greenhouse gas emissions.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a regional subject matter expert for energy and climate related questions.
• Analyze building utility price structure and consumption data (electricity, natural gas, water) for trends and anomalies.
• Perform building walk-throughs as needed, recommend energy and water efficiency upgrades and low-cost/no-cost operational improvements.
• Prepare building energy reports with estimated savings, implementation strategies, and return-on-investment.
• Attend board meetings as required (often at night and in-person) to explain and pitch energy offerings.
• Create target lists of buildings based on energy spend or usage and propose services to generate savings.
• Develop high ROI/prescriptive measure programs for the region that will help drive energy reduction.
• Represent and present on behalf of FirstService Energy at industry related events.
• Maintain relationships with vendors, municipalities, local NGOs to support energy project implementation.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Hold one or more energy-related certifications: CEM, EBCP, CBCP, LEED O&M.
• Undergraduate Degree in Engineering, Sustainability, or another related field.
• 6+ years' experience working in building science, sustainability, energy auditing/consulting.
• Very familiar with basic and advanced building mechanical systems used in multifamily buildings (boilers, chillers, cooling towers, PTACs, thermal and DHW distribution systems, BAS, Heat Pumps, Distributed Generation).
• Able to travel to buildings in the region as needed to conduct fieldwork and attend meetings.
• Able to work in person out of our Fairfax, Virginia office 3 days per week. The other 2 days the associate will have the option to work remotely (based on performance).
• Available to attend evening board meetings and special events after 5:00 pm.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to stand for 2+ hours at a time as needed.
• Physically able to climb ladders and walk interior and exterior buildings spaces.

As an ideal candidate you/you're:

• Passionate about the environment and reducing energy/carbon from buildings.
• Detail oriented and technically proficient with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Experienced in energy management and carbon reduction strategies in multifamily/condominium/strata/high-rise buildings.
• Have strong interpersonal skills to build great relationships with internal and external individuals/teams.
• Thrive on finding solutions and presenting ideas.
• Have worked with utility and provincial/state incentive programs.
• Have knowledge and can explain or advise on local energy regulations and by-laws/ordinances in your region including:
• DC: BEPS & Benchmarking
• PA: Philadelphia Retro-Commissiong & Benchmarking
• MA: BERDO & Benchmarking
• Have knowledge of electric vehicles & charging technology.
• Are very comfortable presenting technical energy information in-person and virtually to varied audiences including client board members, internal associates, and public stakeholders.
• Able to work independently and in a team to accomplish goals/targets.
• Open-minded which allows you to embrace a culture of continuous learning and sharing of ideas.

The following are preferred qualifications but not required:

• Energy and Project Management Related Software (e.g. EnergyCap)
• Experience in selling energy management services

What We Offer:

• As a full-time associate, you will be eligible for full comprehensive benefits, including your choice of multiple medical plans, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance. You will also be eligible for company-paid life insurance and benefits from our employee assistance program. In addition, you will be eligible for paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) with a company match.

Compensation range: $90,000 - $130,000, annually. In addition, eligible to participate in FirstService incentive plan with a bonus percentage based on the annual salary.