Building Decarbonization Project Manager
A City of Boston Environment Department project manager role on the Carbon Neutrality team: develops and manages building decarbonization programs and policies (including BERDO 2.0 and the Retrofit Resource Hub), engages residents and building owners, and connects them with retrofit funding and resources. Tools include ArcGIS, Salesforce, Drupal, and Power BI.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Court Street - 26 Court Street
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Part time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 4 years full-time (or equivalent) experience in environmental science/policy, building science, building management, engineering, community development, community organizing, or related field; bachelo
- Direct experience with green building technologies
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to present to diverse audiences
- Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Outstanding interpersonal skills with diverse interests and backgrounds
- Ability to work effectively as part of a diverse team
- Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Commitment to advancing social justice and equity in the City of Boston
- Boston residency required
Nice to have
- Fluency in at least two of: English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, Cape Verdean Creole, Vietnamese
- Familiarity with net zero design principles for new buildings and deep retrofits
- Experience with ArcGIS, CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), Drupal, email campaign management systems, and data visualization software (e.g., Power BI)
Full description
Overview
The Building Decarbonization Project Manager will develop, implement, and support projects, policies, and programs that reduce carbon emissions, increase energy efficiency and renewable energy, and provide support for building owners, residents, and small businesses. The Project Manager will engage with Boston residents, building owners, and other stakeholders to provide building decarbonization support and to connect them with resources. The Building Decarbonization Project Manager will report to the Director of Community Energy Programs in the Environment Department and will work closely with other members of the Community Energy Programs Carbon Neutrality Team.
Mayor Wu's administration is committed to a Green New Deal for Boston by reducing planet-warming pollution while creating economic opportunities for everyone, especially those from environmental justice communities who often suffer the worst impacts of climate change. The Carbon Neutrality team in the Environment Department works to implement building decarbonization policies and programs, including the Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO 2.0), which sets carbon targets for medium- and large-sized buildings across Boston to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, and the Retrofit Resource Hub, which provides technical and financial resources to building owners and tenants.
Responsibilities
- Becomes thoroughly familiar with the City of Boston's climate and sustainability goals and the City's administrative structure, programs, and staff responsibilities for climate action.
- Supports and manages projects and programs to advance energy efficiency and emissions reduction in Boston buildings of all sizes and use types.
- Supports the development and implementation of building sector policies and regulations.
- Engages with individuals, small and large businesses, non-profits, and institutions to provide decarbonization assistance.
- Connects building owners to funding and financing opportunities for decarbonization retrofits. Stays current with Mass Save and other incentive programs and engages in opportunities to improve program offerings and design.
- Supports content development and design of the Retrofit Resource Hub and related communication.
- Leads innovative and inclusive community outreach and engagement.
- Establishes and maintains collaborative partnerships with neighborhood, non-profit, business, and institutional groups to ensure that all parts of the Boston community are engaged in the development and implementation of building sector policies and programs.
- Works with City agencies to expand the integration of climate action in their activities and develop resources for residents, businesses, and other stakeholders to take action.
- Stays current with scientific, green building, and clean technology developments and conveys them in practical terms to stakeholders.