Building Decarbonization and Operations Technical Lead

The Building Decarbonization and Operations Technical Lead will lead programs in support of commercial building emissions reductions, energy management and information systems (EMIS), and building commissioning and demand flexibility. They will bring a proven track record of technical leadership in the complex research topics encompassing commercial sector operational emissions, technical assistance to building owners and sustainability leads, EMIS, existing building commissioning, controls and demand flexibility, and utility efficiency programs. The researcher will drive the analysis and articulation of technical results, develop program-related publications and case studies, and disseminate results. They will advise sponsor agencies on policy and technical issues, maintaining strong relationships with funders, and industry collaborators The Researcher will also manage direct supervisees, matrixed project staff and oversee the work of an experienced team of consultants.

This role entails technical leadership and management of a complex assistance program for commercial building portfolio owners to develop and implement comprehensive GHG emissions reduction plans in support of the U.S. Department of Energy's Better Climate Challenge. It involves the development of emissions reduction guidance and tools, supporting the efforts of a cohort of technical assistance managers (TAMs), and managing webinar and workshop development processes. In addition, the Researcher will lead projects in existing building commissioning, demand flexibility, and advanced controls and analytics technology. These aspects of the work will involve a broad set of deployment-focused activities spanning stakeholder engagement (utility programs, efficiency technology and services, building owners and operators), cost / benefit assessments, and field studies.

What You Will Do, At Level 4 :

• Lead projects of significant scope with substantial scale and complexity.
• Develop and maintain staffing plans across projects; identify and lead recruitment efforts.
• Independently establish and assures adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans and performance requirements.
• Communicate goals, progress, and accomplishments to key internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify and secure partnerships (subcontracted or informal) with key external stakeholders.
• Lead the development of resolutions to significant, unique problems.
• Exercise independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Determine objectives of work and interact with funding agencies to develop and maintain scopes of work.
• Manage or oversee subcontractor management, including scope, budget, contracting, and tracking.
• Manage or oversee monthly and quarterly reporting as required by sponsors.
• Lead and collaborate on proposal development, including communication with sponsors, budget negotiation, coordination of tasks, and preparation of proposal materials.
• Communicate with external organizations and potential partners to represent the team's work.
• Develop outward-facing research products, including peer-reviewed papers, reports, oral presentations, and guidance resources, case studies, and other materials.
• Develop long-range objectives and strategic plans for core research areas, and play an active role in developing similar at department / division level.
• Serve as project leader and supervise staff.
• Has full PI status upon completion of required training.

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