Energy Infrastructure Partners LLC
Senior Account Manager New Construction Energy Efficiency
Energy Infrastructure Partners LLC, La Grande, Oregon, United States, 97850
Senior Account Manager - New Construction, Energy Efficiency, Northeastern Oregon
Location: Northeast Oregon along I-84 or adjacent locations. Oregon residency strongly preferred. Estimated travel: up to three days per week, occasionally overnight. Valid driver's license required. Must be physically able to climb a ladder and access roofs during jobsite visits. Note: EIP does not sponsor visa candidates.
About EIP Energy Infrastructure Partners LLC (EIP) is a minority-owned business specializing in energy efficiency, decarbonization, and demand-side management programs. With offices in New York, Illinois, California, Oregon, and Washington, EIP provides national reach while delivering local impact. Our work fosters sustainable energy solutions, supports economic development, and emphasizes access and benefits for disadvantaged communities. As a leader in the implementation of clean energy programs, we are proud of our role in advancing environmental and economic goals through innovative and impactful projects.
Description As a Senior Account Manager, this role leads and coordinates energy efficiency program activities with a strong focus on project management to ensure timely delivery and eligibility compliance. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, recruiting utility commercial and industrial (C&I) customers for new construction project program participation; project management to ensure program eligibility compliance; verifying project installations and documentation; working with program engineers and fellow outreach and account managers to ensure accuracy of technical specifications; presenting program updates; and implementing strategies to drive energy savings for customer incentive payouts. Develop and maintain account progress to meet program energy (kWh and therms) savings and revenue goals across multiple programs, fostering cross-functional relationships. Act as an on-site representative to promote participation, resolve barriers, and align processes with corporate and program standards.
Objectives of this Role
Community Engagement: Develop and implement outreach strategies to engage business communities in energy efficiency initiatives that raise awareness of services available through utility energy efficiency programs.
Partnership Development: Collaborate with local organizations, government agencies, service professionals (architects and engineers), utility customers, and stakeholders to foster partnerships that influence and encourage participation in utility energy efficiency programs.
Utility Customer Engagement: Conduct outreach to utility commercial and industrial (C&I) customers, recruiting for their participation in new construction incentive programs.
Trade Ally Recruitment: Identify, engage, and onboard trade allies or service providers that can help sell and install energy-efficient equipment.
Educational Initiatives: Organize and participate in in-person and virtual educational events, workshops, and presentations to promote understanding and involvement in sustainable practices and available energy efficiency programs.
Relationship Management: Establish and maintain positive relationships with community partners, utility customers, trade allies, and stakeholders, collaborating closely to achieve mutually beneficial goals.
Special Project Management: The manager may be assigned special projects, including managing administrative processes and developing tools and marketing materials to support program implementation.
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities
Project Management (50%): Work closely with C&I utility customers and internal teams to scope special projects and manage the development and administration of systems, CRM tools, and marketing materials that support program implementation.
Utility Customer Engagement: Conduct outreach to utility C&I customers, promoting their involvement in energy efficiency programs such as new construction.
Outreach Strategy: Develop and execute outreach plans to engage communities, businesses, and potential partners to inform them about utility client program offerings while driving participation.
Community Liaison: Serve as liaison between EIP, clients, local communities, utility customers, trade allies, and stakeholders, addressing concerns, answering questions, and fostering open dialogue.
Partnership Building: Establish and cultivate connections with local organizations, government agencies, utility C&I customers, trade allies, and stakeholders to raise awareness and drive program participation.
Event Management: Plan, collaborate, and coordinate educational events, workshops, and presentations that promote utility energy efficiency program offerings intended to recruit participants.
Trade Ally Recruitment: Identify, approach, and collaborate with trade allies or service providers that can sell and install energy-efficient equipment to raise awareness of programs.
Communication: Effectively communicate, in collaboration with key stakeholders, our utility client's program offerings, goals, and values through newsletters, community meetings, interactions with utility customers, and trade ally communications.
Data Management: Maintain accurate records of outreach efforts, partnerships, community interactions, utility customer engagement, and trade ally engagement. Update and maintain database (CRM).
Feedback Collection: Gather feedback from communities, utility customers, trade allies, and stakeholders to refine outreach strategies and align program offerings with their needs.
Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience. Knowledge in Architecture, Engineering, Development, or Commercial Construction Industry. Must be able to read a Mechanical Schedule.
Utility or Energy Efficiency Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with the utility industry, commercial and industrial (C&I) customers, energy management programs, and trade ally dynamics.
Regional Knowledge: Familiarity with Northeast Oregon region.
Experience: 10+ years of experience in community outreach, partnership development, or a related outreach or sales role.
Relationship Building: Proven ability to build and nurture relationships with diverse community stakeholders, utility customers, and trade allies.
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly.
Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and project management skills to navigate C&I customers through the customer journey and execute outreach initiatives.
Passion: Genuine passion for sustainable practices, environmental justice, community engagement, utility customer participation, and trade ally collaboration.
Preferred Qualifications
Telephone and Electronic Sales Experience: Experience connecting with customers and/or partners via telephone, email, and other electronic media to generate prospects.
Event Planning: Experience collaborating and organizing execution of events, workshops, or educational programs.
Trade Ally Engagement: Experience identifying, recruiting, and collaborating with trade allies or service providers such as mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractors.
Social Media: Proficiency in leveraging social media platforms for outreach, engagement, and trade ally recruitment.
Benefits
A dynamic and inclusive work environment that encourages collaboration and professional growth.
Exposure to cutting-edge projects and technologies in the energy sector.
$70,000–$90,000 annual salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Performance bonus dependent on company and personal performance.
Paid vacation and sick time.
Comprehensive health, life, dental, vision, and disability insurance options.
Employee assistance program for well‑being support.
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching.
Energy Infrastructure Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Explore opportunities with EIP on our website: https://www.energyinfrapartners.com/careers
Energy Infrastructure Partners LLC provided pay range This range is provided by Energy Infrastructure Partners LLC. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $70,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr
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About EIP Energy Infrastructure Partners LLC (EIP) is a minority-owned business specializing in energy efficiency, decarbonization, and demand-side management programs. With offices in New York, Illinois, California, Oregon, and Washington, EIP provides national reach while delivering local impact. Our work fosters sustainable energy solutions, supports economic development, and emphasizes access and benefits for disadvantaged communities. As a leader in the implementation of clean energy programs, we are proud of our role in advancing environmental and economic goals through innovative and impactful projects.
Description As a Senior Account Manager, this role leads and coordinates energy efficiency program activities with a strong focus on project management to ensure timely delivery and eligibility compliance. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, recruiting utility commercial and industrial (C&I) customers for new construction project program participation; project management to ensure program eligibility compliance; verifying project installations and documentation; working with program engineers and fellow outreach and account managers to ensure accuracy of technical specifications; presenting program updates; and implementing strategies to drive energy savings for customer incentive payouts. Develop and maintain account progress to meet program energy (kWh and therms) savings and revenue goals across multiple programs, fostering cross-functional relationships. Act as an on-site representative to promote participation, resolve barriers, and align processes with corporate and program standards.
Objectives of this Role
Community Engagement: Develop and implement outreach strategies to engage business communities in energy efficiency initiatives that raise awareness of services available through utility energy efficiency programs.
Partnership Development: Collaborate with local organizations, government agencies, service professionals (architects and engineers), utility customers, and stakeholders to foster partnerships that influence and encourage participation in utility energy efficiency programs.
Utility Customer Engagement: Conduct outreach to utility commercial and industrial (C&I) customers, recruiting for their participation in new construction incentive programs.
Trade Ally Recruitment: Identify, engage, and onboard trade allies or service providers that can help sell and install energy-efficient equipment.
Educational Initiatives: Organize and participate in in-person and virtual educational events, workshops, and presentations to promote understanding and involvement in sustainable practices and available energy efficiency programs.
Relationship Management: Establish and maintain positive relationships with community partners, utility customers, trade allies, and stakeholders, collaborating closely to achieve mutually beneficial goals.
Special Project Management: The manager may be assigned special projects, including managing administrative processes and developing tools and marketing materials to support program implementation.
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities
Project Management (50%): Work closely with C&I utility customers and internal teams to scope special projects and manage the development and administration of systems, CRM tools, and marketing materials that support program implementation.
Utility Customer Engagement: Conduct outreach to utility C&I customers, promoting their involvement in energy efficiency programs such as new construction.
Outreach Strategy: Develop and execute outreach plans to engage communities, businesses, and potential partners to inform them about utility client program offerings while driving participation.
Community Liaison: Serve as liaison between EIP, clients, local communities, utility customers, trade allies, and stakeholders, addressing concerns, answering questions, and fostering open dialogue.
Partnership Building: Establish and cultivate connections with local organizations, government agencies, utility C&I customers, trade allies, and stakeholders to raise awareness and drive program participation.
Event Management: Plan, collaborate, and coordinate educational events, workshops, and presentations that promote utility energy efficiency program offerings intended to recruit participants.
Trade Ally Recruitment: Identify, approach, and collaborate with trade allies or service providers that can sell and install energy-efficient equipment to raise awareness of programs.
Communication: Effectively communicate, in collaboration with key stakeholders, our utility client's program offerings, goals, and values through newsletters, community meetings, interactions with utility customers, and trade ally communications.
Data Management: Maintain accurate records of outreach efforts, partnerships, community interactions, utility customer engagement, and trade ally engagement. Update and maintain database (CRM).
Feedback Collection: Gather feedback from communities, utility customers, trade allies, and stakeholders to refine outreach strategies and align program offerings with their needs.
Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience. Knowledge in Architecture, Engineering, Development, or Commercial Construction Industry. Must be able to read a Mechanical Schedule.
Utility or Energy Efficiency Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with the utility industry, commercial and industrial (C&I) customers, energy management programs, and trade ally dynamics.
Regional Knowledge: Familiarity with Northeast Oregon region.
Experience: 10+ years of experience in community outreach, partnership development, or a related outreach or sales role.
Relationship Building: Proven ability to build and nurture relationships with diverse community stakeholders, utility customers, and trade allies.
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly.
Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and project management skills to navigate C&I customers through the customer journey and execute outreach initiatives.
Passion: Genuine passion for sustainable practices, environmental justice, community engagement, utility customer participation, and trade ally collaboration.
Preferred Qualifications
Telephone and Electronic Sales Experience: Experience connecting with customers and/or partners via telephone, email, and other electronic media to generate prospects.
Event Planning: Experience collaborating and organizing execution of events, workshops, or educational programs.
Trade Ally Engagement: Experience identifying, recruiting, and collaborating with trade allies or service providers such as mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractors.
Social Media: Proficiency in leveraging social media platforms for outreach, engagement, and trade ally recruitment.
Benefits
A dynamic and inclusive work environment that encourages collaboration and professional growth.
Exposure to cutting-edge projects and technologies in the energy sector.
$70,000–$90,000 annual salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Performance bonus dependent on company and personal performance.
Paid vacation and sick time.
Comprehensive health, life, dental, vision, and disability insurance options.
Employee assistance program for well‑being support.
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching.
Energy Infrastructure Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Explore opportunities with EIP on our website: https://www.energyinfrapartners.com/careers
Energy Infrastructure Partners LLC provided pay range This range is provided by Energy Infrastructure Partners LLC. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $70,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr
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