Technical Services Manager
Position Description:
The primary role of the Technical Services Manager is the continuous enhancement of the company’s consulting services in all areas of sustainable, high-performance building design, construction, and operations. As part of the continuous improvement, the Technical Services Manager will impart information on new techniques, strategies, and technologies for high performance buildings to the company on a regular basis. This person will oversee the business’ technical services both internally and through vendor relationships in line with the company’s strategic goals.
The Technical Services Manager will work the Business Development Manager and Managing Director to define and deliver the company’s technical services offerings. Additionally, this person will work closely with Project Managers to deliver an elevated level of technical service for all projects.
Candidates that possess experience with energy modeling, or other building performance simulation, ASHRAE Audits, or commissioning of building systems will be strongly considered, though this is not a requirement of the position.
Position Responsibilities:
- Ensure technical services are clearly defined and appropriately delivered in accordance with all contractual commitments
- Identify, build and oversee key subcontractor relationships and the delivery of their services
- Maintain and continually expand a broad network of technical service providers to ensure a diverse number of resources exist
- Work with project managers to assess the energy efficiency measures within their projects and provide formal recommendations for increased building performance
- Guide project managers and the Business Development Manager on recommendations for the most appropriate technical service to provide for each project, whether those services are in-house services or outsources.
- Continually analyze the internal capabilities and provide training to the project managers when necessary
- Maintain an organized library of relevant external resources
- Continually analyze the internal capabilities of the company and provide training to the project managers when necessary
- Attend/ facilitate project meetings directly related to energy efficiency and/or other technical services
- Review project documents for accuracy and energy efficiencies as it relates to the technical aspect(s) of the project goals
- Pursue and maintain knowledge of industry codes and standards
Qualifications:
Skills:
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Power Point
- Familiarity with Google Suite, including Gmail
- People-skills; people friendly, service oriented
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills; clear, concise and effective
- Proactive; operates in a self-directed manner, anticipates the needs of the company and individual projects
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Enjoys working in a team environment
- Ability to facilitate meetings of 5-10 people
- Comprehensive knowledge of building science including but not limited to mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and building automation systems, including design, controls systems integration and implementation, troubleshooting, testing, adjusting, balancing and facility operations
- Knowledge of current codes and standards including, but not limited to, ASHRAE 90.1, ASHRAE 62, ASHRAE 55, IECC and IgCC
- Knowledge of the green building industry including, but not limited to, LEED and NGBS
- Experience building energy modeling software is preferred
- Experience with building systems commissioning is preferred
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 2-5 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry
- LEED AP is preferred
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM) is preferred
Care to Join us?
If Lorax Partnerships sounds like the place for you, contact us by emailing contact@loraxllc.com with “Lorax Partnerships Job Opportunities” in the subject line. Please include as attachments, your resume with professional/life experience and education background. Include a cover letter that tells us a little about yourself and why you would like to join our firm along with your contact information, and two references. Please state within the cover letter for which position you are applying.
Candidates of interest will be contacted by email for scheduling of onsite interviews.