Energy Project Manager in Vancouver

As Energy Project Manager, you will lead technical delivery across a portfolio of hotel energy efficiency and decarbonization programs in BC. You'll work directly with hotel operators, ownership groups, and asset managers, guiding properties through assessment, long-term capital planning, and project implementation. This role sits at the intersection of technical advisory and program management.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct on-site ASHRAE Level 1 and Level 2 energy assessments at hotel properties, covering HVAC, lighting, building envelope, domestic hot water, and controls systems.
• Collect and verify utility consumption data; set up and manage ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager benchmarking for client properties.
• Develop long-term energy savings and emissions reduction plans; review all outputs for accuracy and operational relevance before client delivery.
• Deliver plan review and coaching sessions with hotel property teams.
• Develop decision-ready business cases for priority retrofit projects: technology sizing, preliminary cost estimates, incentive identification, financial modelling, and ROI analysis for ownership and asset management audiences.
• Prepare and submit utility incentive program applications on behalf of clients; manage direct liaison with utility program contacts through to approval.
• Plan and facilitate training sessions for hotel operators covering energy benchmarking, retrofit opportunities, utility incentive programs, and decarbonization pathways.
• Develop sector case studies and present findings to industry audiences.
• Facilitate peer learning groups for hotel facilities managers and operators; develop agendas, manage follow-up, and circulate session summaries.
• Build and maintain client-facing resource materials, including technical guides and utility program references.
• Support outreach and recruitment of new program participants in coordination with program partners.
• Manage day-to-day program delivery across active client engagements, tracking milestones and flagging risks early.
• Prepare and contribute to formal program reports for funders and partners, covering participation levels, project progress, energy savings, and GHG emissions reductions.
• Participate in regular program coordination meetings with funders, industry partners, and internal GreenStep team members.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, client records, and program data to support QA/QC review and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate across program partners to ensure consistent delivery standards and timely issue resolution.
• Share field insights and client feedback with GreenStep's internal team to support continuous improvement.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of experience conducting ASHRAE Level 1 and Level 2 commercial building energy audits, with demonstrated independent delivery.
• Proven hotel or hospitality-sector building experience: you understand how these buildings operate, how ownership structures work, and how capital decisions get made.
• Proficiency with ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager: benchmarking, EUI interpretation, and using data to drive project prioritization.
• Hands-on experience with BC utility demand-side management programs: you have prepared and submitted incentive applications and managed them through to approval.
• A track record of building retrofit business cases and getting them approved at the ownership or asset management level.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate training sessions and workshops for mixed technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong written communication: client-ready reports, business cases, and presentations without heavy editing required.
• Proven ability to manage multiple active client engagements simultaneously and meet program deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Experience working within multi-partner program delivery structures, including funder reporting and partner coordination.

Education Required:

• A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, building science, or a related technical field is required.

Certification Required:

• A Certified Energy Manager (CEM) designation is required; candidates without an active CEM will not be considered.
• P.Eng. registration (BC) is a strong asset.
• Valid BC driver's license is required; access to a personal vehicle is required for regular on-site visits to client properties.

Work Location: Vancouver, BC (hybrid — regular on-site travel to client properties required)

Job Type: 1-year contract, full-time (with intent to extend subject to program performance)

Salary/Wage: $70 - $85k per annum.

Hours Per Week: 40

Start Date: 2026-08-01

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible work environment with remote work supported; regular on-site presence at client properties required.
• Flexible stat holiday policy.
• Supportive, collaborative team culture.
• Values-first, mission-driven environment.
• Direct ownership of programs with real, measurable impact on commercial building decarbonization in BC.