Senior Consultant

Overview

Independently manages day-to-day work on a wide range of large complex projects and project components.  Conducts a significant amount of project-specific analysis and writing.  Assists with new project proposals and marketing efforts.  Maintains on-going relationships with past, current, and possible future customers and business partners and periodically brings new work into the group from existing clients, with support of the Business Development team.  Regularly represents VEIC and the Consulting  division at national and international forums.

VEIC is seeking a Senior Consultant to support our growing portfolio of residential decarbonization and equity-focused projects. We are particularly interested in candidates with multifamily affordable housing decarbonization project development and funding / financing experience. The Senior consultant will contribute to engagement with Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) awardees as well as related lenders and prospective borrowers, including managing relationships across awardees and multiple partners, including members of the Relay Network.   It will also include management of GGRF funded projects and other consulting area projects, and guidance to staff working on those projects. GGRF-related project work is expected to entail developing qualified project standards and systems that support their implementation, contributing to online tools and platforms that promote coordination across awardees, market building activities in select markets including direct service provision and partner coordination, and project-level technical assistance provision to eligible projects. VEIC’s technical assistance and market development roles within the GGRF are intended to support low income and disadvantaged communities’ ability access funds toward meaningful decarbonization projects that serve those communities’ needs and priorities. Candidates do not need to have deep experience in project finance or fund development but should have enough background to be able to interact with lenders about underwriting and pipeline development.

In addition to GGRF focused work, the Senior Consultant will support the general consulting team on a wide range of large complex projects and project components, conducting a significant amount of project specific analysis and writing.  The role will assist with new project proposals and marketing efforts in residential decarbonization and equity-focused projects,  and support other consulting business areas as needed. Maintains ongoing relationships with past, current, and possible future customers and business partners. This role enjoys engaging work within a non-profit, forward-thinking, energy consulting business and is available to work completely remotely (within certain locations - based on business needs) or hybrid with VEIC having physical offices in Winooski, Vermont, and D.C.

Location:

This is a remote position, and the ideal candidate will be located in the states where VEIC conducts business: CA, CT, DC, DE, HI, IL, MA, MD, ME, MI, MT, NJ, NY, PA, OH, RI, VA, VT, AND WI. Please note that while we welcome applicants from many areas, we do not currently hire in the following parts of New York: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens and Staten Island. We encourage candidates from other parts of New York to apply and become part of our team!

Compensation:

At VEIC, we are committed to pay transparency. The starting pay range for this position will be between $110,000-$140,000 annually. Based on market data, pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and location. Please discuss your intended work location with the recruiter for more information. The total compensation package for this position also includes a full range of medical benefits, 403(b) eligibility with match, Combined Time Off (CTO), Care and Concern leave, Parental leave, wellbeing benefit, a community service day, and eight paid holidays that are effective as of your first day of employment.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We are committed to building a work community that is inclusive and represents a vibrant diversity of background, experience, perspective, and thought. Climate change impacts all of us; however, we are impacted differently based on our identities and experiences. We all deserve a place at the table to make decisions about our collective future – we hope you’ll consider joining us as we work towards our vision for a healthy planet, thriving people, and energy justice. Candidates across all markers of identity (age, race, gender, ability, veteran status, communication style, etc.) are highly encouraged to apply. 

Responsibilities

• Manages high profile and complex projects promoting cutting-edge energy projects throughout the state, country, and internationally. This may include:
  • Managing on-going client relationships;
  • Facilitating meetings of external working groups;
  • Managing the work of other VEIC staff and/or subcontractors; and
  • Tracking and management of project budgets.
• Designs, reviews, and/or critiques energy efficiency and renewable energy programs and policies.
• Educates and provides analyses of energy use and reviews plans and specifications for energy efficient design and energy code compliance.
• Participates in market strategy and cross functional teams within VEIC in the development of strategies and initiatives related to implementation services.
• Plays a significant role in participating in proposal preparation and development and maintenance of relationships with customers and business partners.
• Represents VEIC and the Consulting Division at national and international forums.
• Participates actively in team meetings/functions and is committed to knowledge transfer and organizational learning; may provide training, guidance and/or direction to other staff members.
• Supports the coordination of activities with other staff, groups, and divisions within VEIC as is necessary to accomplish organizational goals and objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong personal commitment to the mission, vision, goals and values of VEIC.
• Bachelor’s degree plus eight or more years of relevant professional experience, including managing projects and client relationships, or a similar combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills were acquired. Five or more years’ experience within the efficiency or renewable energy field(s) preferred.  Advanced degree in relevant field preferred.
• Excellent strategic thinking skills, with some demonstrated experience in effective application of those skills to high level work assignments
• Demonstrated creativity and innovation in approach to work.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage all aspects of large, complex projects – including client interaction, maintaining project budgets, and overseeing all aspects of project work.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Track record of effectiveness in persuasive communications.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills. Strong quantitative analytical skills preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to handle a variety of assignments simultaneously, address competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to be organized, detail oriented and accurate.
• Ability to facilitate group discussions and meetings.
• Established reputation and professional connections within field of expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to develop (and acquire funding for) new consulting projects.
• Extensive knowledge of the characteristics of key energy-efficiency and/or renewable markets and measures.
• Extensive knowledge of good efficiency and/or renewable energy programs and policies.
• Facility with techniques of economic analysis.
• Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet software.