Job ID #32235: Project Manager, Energy

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• Job ID #32235: Project Manager, Energy & Special Projects
• Union: CUPE Local 1041
• Job Description ID #: A15958
• Vacancy type: This posting is for an existing vacancy

Summary Of Duties

Reporting to the Superintendent Energy and Utilities Management section, within the Corporate Facilities and Energy Management Division, the Project Manager, Energy and Special Projects will be responsible for the delivery of efficient and effective energy management program and lifecycle renewal projects across all Corporate wide facilities.

In addition, the role is responsible for managing the City’s interests related to HRP Inc. (Hamilton Renewable Power), including oversight of renewable energy assets, contract administration, capital programs, and performance reporting associated with biogas utilization, renewable natural gas (RNG), and co-generation systems.

General Duties

• Assists theSuperintendent Energy and Utilities in the development and implementation of the Corporate Energy strategy, including communication, client reports, energy audits, and project management of energy retrofits, demand response, budgeting, retrofit agreements and the provision of expert advice. Develops and implements corporate energy conservation and demand response measures.
• Research and write terms of reference to engage the services of consultants, co-ordinate the request for proposal (RFP) process, review and evaluate proposal submissions, participate in selection interviews, recommend selection of consultants and administer contracts.
• Develops engineering, building specifications and implementation of corporate energy retrofit and lifecycle renewal projects.
• Conducts energy audits and provides energy retrofit advice to Corporate facilities stakeholders.
• Develop and maintaining collaborative communications with other City departments, suppliers and contractors.
• Develop and pursuing alternative funding sources and incentive programs for Energy Management Projects.
• Manages contractors and suppliers to ensure timely and appropriate projects are being delivered from the Office of Energy Initiatives.
• Manage and overseeing the efficient delivery of all Capital Energy renewal projects and associated consulting.
• Develops and implements energy management metering, monitoring and verification programs.
• Assists the Superintendent Energy and Utilities with recommendations of services, policies and programs while continuously striving to improve processes and identify opportunities for cost-reduction.
• Identify the environmental benefits associated with energy reduction measures in new construction, energy retrofit and demand response projects.
• Interpret and review designs and plans, specifications and tender documents to ensure compliance with legislative and code requirements including special provisions for construction contracts including the review of construction plans with contractors.
• Works collaboratively with divisional project staff to ensure that daily operations are synchronized with Departmental and Corporate mandate.
• Monitor the operating budget for the Office of Energy Initiatives section in accordance with established procedures and ensures maintenance activities are within approved budget.
• Verifies and requests payment for outside trades and companies carrying out work under the section’s direction.
• Follows City of Hamilton Purchasing Polices for contracting of consultants, engineers, trades and contractors.
• Supports other City Divisions/Departments/Boards/Agencies with their participation on the Corporate Energy Steering Committee, providing input and direction to their sub-teams.
• Ensures compliance with Corporate/Division/Departmental rules, regulations, procedures, policies and safe working practices.
• Participate in developing, managing, forecasting and monitoring financial budgets for energy conservation and demand management retrofits, audits and activities of the section.
• Assists and participates in the development and preparation of the capital budgets for the division in accordance with established corporate and divisional procedures. Assists in recommending future budget appropria