Portfolio Manager - Walker-Miller Energy

Company Overview:

Walker-Miller Energy Services is a 24-year-old Detroit-based, core-values driven company committed to changing lives through energy efficiency.  We create and manage customized energy waste reduction programs that help electric and gas utilities meet mandated energy savings goals.   

Our experience driven philosophy of energy efficiency as economic development helps families and businesses save energy and save money. Through innovative, inclusive initiatives, we help build communities by creating local jobs, producing equitable energy savings for all rate payers, and spurring the growth of diverse local businesses.

Our operating philosophy is reflected in our core values. We refer to them as BEHIVE.

B - Boldly Go

E – Embrace Equity

H - Humble Confidence

I - Inclusive Stewardship

V - Value Reputation

E - Extraordinary Experience

Position Summary:

The Portfolio Manager is primarily responsible for providing program management and leadership for various energy efficiency programs. This position will manage a team of energy efficiency professionals working for our clients to provide implementation services of programs designed to assist our clients reach their program goals. In addition, this individual will manage and engage regional stakeholders and partners necessary to execute services on behalf of the client. This position will also work with others who are passionate about energy efficiency and making a positive impact on the industry.

Essential Responsibilities:  This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Embrace, operate, and lead within our core values.
• Manage the client relationship and serve as an advocate for our client and programs.
• Lead large-scale innovative energy efficiency programs and services to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency from inception to completion.
• Serve as the lead point of contact for all customer account management matters by assisting with challenging client requests or issue escalations.
• Manage a multi-program, multi-million-dollar budget over multiple years including allocations to labor expenses, subcontractors, and customer incentives.
• Provide day-to-day leadership to program staff including managing education/awareness of program offerings, marketing activities, and assisting team to creatively meet or exceed the goals of the program.
• Coordinate effectively with neighboring utilities (both gas and electric).
• Monitor and manage program budgets to ensure full utilization of funds while meeting or exceeding activity.
• Prepare activity reports as required to the client by the requested due date.
• Be a positive role model and voice of the program, effectively communicating with area stakeholders interested in the success of the effort.
• Incorporate "best practice" methods of energy efficiency program implementation.
• Provide effective project management skills in leading this program.
• Ensure continuous improvement of operations year after year.
• Negotiate contracts and close agreements to maximize profits.
• Assist the Senior leadership in meeting all program goals.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• Manage direct reports and oversee program staff. This includes interviewing, planning, assigning, completing performance evaluations, coaching, mentoring, and directing work.
• Mentor team members in achieving their personal goals annually, as well as their long-term developmental goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business, engineering or other discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in managing energy efficiency programs.
• Minimum of 5 years management/supervisory experience including hiring, coaching, performance reviews and mentoring.
• Develop, monitor and manage financial budgets, including forecasting revenue and expenses to ensure financial stability and alignment with organizational goals.
• Technical experience in developing and/or reviewing energy savings calculations to determine paybacks and incentive levels for customers.
• Must show proven leadership in fast paced environment.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Must be able to handle a wide work variety and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be detail-oriented, organized, self-starter and have an ability to prioritize workload.
• Ability to identify and resolve project application issues with customers and trade allies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong date entry skills in entering information in tracking system/database.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with customers, clients and employees.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and solve practical problems.
• Knowledge of mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, and ratios.

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced degree preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Travel Requirements

• Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Required to sit, stand, walk; talk and hear; and ability to touch and handle tools and/or controls
• The team member is frequently required to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
• Noise level is typically low to moderate

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above information describes the general duties and requirements necessary to perform the principle functions of the position. This shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the duties and requirements that may be necessary in this position.

Walker-Miller Energy Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Walker-Miller Energy Services, we Embrace Equity by encouraging qualified candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply for open positions! We have several optional questions about candidates' demographics, but they do not impact hiring decisions. In fact, all candidate demographic data is anonymized for compliance purposes and to reduce unconscious bias in the hiring process, so none of the information collected here will be attached to your individual application. We ask for this information because Walker-Miller is committed to inclusive recruitment practices, so we hold ourselves to a high standard in developing a candidate pool that is diverse in background, experience, and perspective.

Walker-Miller Energy Services participates in E-Verify. Which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to www.uscis.gov and click on 'E-Verify' located near the bottom of the page.

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