Associate Project Manager

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TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow-through of an industry leader.

TRC's professionals work with a broad range of commercial, industrial and government clients and the communities they serve. We deliver breakthrough solutions that address local needs -- so our clients can better succeed in an ever-changing world.

Working at TRC means tackling interesting, meaningful projects. We pride ourselves on our collaborative spirit, entrepreneurial zeal and agile corporate structure. We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications.

TRC Advanced Energy (TRC) is a nationally known energy efficiency consultancy. TRC collaborates with clients to develop and implement market transforming programs and initiatives that promote energy efficiency, renewable energy, and green building in multiple market sectors across the US and around the world. These initiatives reduce energy costs, improve the health and safety conditions of buildings, while also helping the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. TRC acts nationally to address some of our country's most challenging problems: global climate change and energy independence.

TRC is seeking an Associate Project Manager to engage with multifamily building property managers, resident engagement managers and residents to organize and attend Resident Energy Efficiency Workshops throughout Oregon (Portland Market). This position will spend 20-30% of their time attending workshops in person. The position works with the Strategic Energy Management team including TRC, client, and multiple subcontractors to implement an energy efficiency incentive program.

This position will be based in Portland Oregon.

Responsibilities

• Workshop Assistance: Assist with 50 to 75 workshops, each lasting one to two hours, in multifamily buildings throughout Oregon. This will involve driving and/or taking public transportation to multifamily properties throughout Oregon with the vast majority in the Portland area. Responsibilities include:
  • Tracking attendance.
  • Assisting residents in and out of the workshop space.
  • Watching for resident with issues preventing them from attending or enjoying the workshop.
  • Handing out and programming headsets for non-English speakers.
  • Observing the audience and the presenters and making recommendations for future workshops
  • Post event follow-up including event attendance worksheets, resident surveys and ordering any extra resident energy kits
  • Assisting presenters with all aspects of the resident energy workshops including, but not limited to:
    
    • Efficient Project Management: Demonstrate comprehensive project management skills, efficiently guiding initiatives from initial planning stages to successful project completion.
    • Proactive Problem Solver: Tackle challenges head-on with a proactive problem-solving mindset, ensuring timely and effective resolution in a dynamic work environment.
    • Diverse Responsibilities Management: Assume diverse responsibilities, including engaging with various members of the team including multiple subcontractors, writing memos, adding to regular reports, assisting with building strategic plans, and handling administrative tasks effectively.
    • Customer Engagement: Engage with multifamily building owners, managers and resident customers to represent our client in a professional, intelligent and compassionate manner.
    • Strategic Team Contributor: Eventually, play a vital role in our team, leveraging a deep understanding of residents of multifamily buildings and what helps them learn to save energy.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Time Management: Strong time management skills and attention to detail.
• Organizations Skills: Strong organizational skills with a detail-oriented approach.
• Reliability: Must be able to get to each workshop on time to assist presenters with entire workshop.
• Resourceful: Proven ability to adapt to situations and solve problems on the spot.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in sales, project management, teaching, working with a community based non-profit or interacting with disadvantaged communities.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and the ability to learn and operate TRC/client-designed systems as well as the ability to learn AV equipment and interpreter headset programming.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Cultural Awareness: Experience working with diverse populations, cultural awareness, cultural responsiveness or community engagement work.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree or proven ability to effectively communicate through presentations, in person meetings, and emails.
• 2+ years of experience.
• Driver's License required. Be willing and able to obtain prior to starting, a personal vehicle (mileage reimbursed) or discuss taking public transportation and renting cars to 50-75 locations over the next 3 months.
• Excellent speaking and written communication skills.
• Proven experience writing reports, memos, emails and/or PowerPoints.
• Ability to manage deadlines and forecast assignments

Highly Qualified Candidates will demonstrate:

• Familiarity with the energy efficiency or sustainability industry is a benefit but not required
• An understanding of databases and experience with data research
• Bilingual speaking and translation skills is a benefit but not required
• Public speaking or teaching experience
• Experience working with multifamily buildings or tenant organizations

Our Mission

We understand our clients' goals, and embrace them as our own, applying creativity, experience, integrity and dedication to deliver superior solutions to the world's energy, environment and infrastructure challenges.

Our Vision

We will solve the challenges of making the Earth a better place to live - community by community.

TRC is ranked #16 on ENR's list of the Top 500 Design Firms in the United States.

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Benefits: TRC offers a competitive benefit package consisting of:

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.

*These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

Compensation: In accordance with local law, the below salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.

Other Compensation: Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company's annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.

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TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The complete job description and application are available on TRC's career site.

TRC accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.