Project Manager - 1 (SA.070-SA.076)
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Staff Aug Bid - SA.070-SA.076 Department Requesting Resource - Commercial and Multifamily Technical Services c/o Efficiency Planning & Engineering Team Initiative - Tech Services Programmatic need being met by this request - The Technical Services Team needs Project Managers to support various aspects of the Technical Services Initiative. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, project management, program support, business process support, reporting, and customer & consultant relationship management. Where the work will be performed - Remote Location of Resource - Remote Is travel required for this position - NoIs any equipment required to be provided by the contractor or will be provided by NYSERDA for this position? - Contractor must have computer, cell phone, and reliable high-speed internet available while remote Desired Start Date - 11/18/2024 Expected Duration of Engagement (Years) - through 12/31/2027, with option to renew for additional years Estimated % FTE Being Requested - 100%Select the Appropriate NYSERDA Title You are Seeking to Fulfill - Project Manager - 1 Skills and Experience Needed NYSERDA Title You Are Seeking to Fulfill - Project Manager - 1 General Guidance for Expected Years of Experience - 3-6 years Technical & Professional Skills & Knowledge - Has well developed understanding of relevant technical principles and their application to a program area. Develops/formulates Deployment issues, problems and needs in at least one technical area. Has acknowledged expertise at conceptual level of technical skills and knowledge in at least one program area. Has basic understanding of State energy/environmental economic development issues Creativity in Project & Program Development - Has developed and managed projects with little specific direction. Develops new projects and co-funding sources with own initiative. Carried out development of several projects through competitive solicitation phase that may or may not result from own initiative. Has provided ideas and rationale for program development in at least one technical area Organization Skills & Productivity - Has demonstrated ability to implement projects in a timely manner. Demonstrates the capability to manage all aspects of on going projects with no supervision. Is able to prioritize workload with other responsibilities. Effectively discharges general technical and project management assignments in a timely manner. Demonstrates strategic thinking connected to the organization's goals. Leadership / Interpersonal Relations / Judgement - Has demonstrated ability to effectively head working groups or program teams. Provides guidance to junior staff when appropriate and can supervise the day-to-day work of interns. Has full confidence of peers and superiors. People skills have developed to show leadership and an ability to motivate others. Communication Skills & External Relations - Has demonstrated ability to produce both written material and verbal presentations that are direct, recognize and focus on issues, are both comprehensive and concise and require editing only in most sensitive and complex areas. Is able to negotiate effectively with contractors and interface effectively with customers and other outside contacts. Has demonstrated ability to prepare and present papers at professional meetings, seminars and conferences. Primary Responsibilities, and Minimum and Preferred QualificationsWhat skills are needed to be successful in this role? The successful candidate will need to have the following skills: - Past experience with the commercial and/or multifamily market - Project management skills and the ability to successfully multi-task, set priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment; - Manage scope, schedule and budget of project agreements and other program support agreements; - Support strategic market engagement and partnership development; - Facilitate and execute continuous improvement of program rules, and business processes; - Excellent external and customer communications (written and verbal) skills; - Must be a self-starter and function well independently and in teams; - Must be a high level Microsoft Excel user, and be able to perform Pivot tables, advanced formulas, and advanced data analysis of complex data sets Are there any specialized skills that must be present for the position to be successful? Are there any skills that the resource needs at start of engagement? Certifications and qualifications, including education/degree IT systems that will be used NEIS, Salesforce, Sharepoint, Buildings Portal, Tableau Tasks :Day to day work will include, but not be limited to:- Managing projects from initiation to completion; including scope, schedule and budgets- Manage and develop relationships & increase coordination with key stakeholders- Manage contractors and program support agreements;- Resolve issues which may arise regarding assigned projects with applicants or consultants;- Support the development and refinement of PONs and RFPs;- Make recommendations for improvements to NYSERDA's strategies and business processes;- Support program reporting;- Other duties as assigned to support the key outcomes for the Efficiency Planning & Engineering Tea m