Position Summary

The Energy Project Manager will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of energy-related projects, including energy efficiency upgrades, renewable energy installations (solar, etc.), building decarbonization, and infrastructure improvements in NYC facilities. The role involves coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, managing project budgets and schedules, and conducting client-facing activities. The selected candidate would be responsible for project management for Audit, Design, and Construction phase energy projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of energy projects from initiation through closeout, including scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and stakeholder coordination.
• Lead team in planning work and developing solutions to technical problems
• Supervise preparation of construction documents by Design team
• Present concepts to clients and represent Labella’s interests externally
• Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies
• Track project performance, risks, change orders, and reporting on budgets, timelines, and energy savings.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and agency-specific regulations.
• Responsible for communication with other disciplines, vendors, and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements and provide support as necessary.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $175,000 per year

The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location. 

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (mechanical or electrical)

Experience:

• 5+ years of project management experience in energy, utilities, renewables, or construction
• Demonstrated success managing energy efficiency, renewable energy, or building decarbonization projects.
• Experience in NYC market and familiarity with local laws (e.g., LL88, LL97) strongly preferred
• Experience with DCAS, NYC DOE, NYPA, or other public agencies strongly preferred

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong project management skills and ability to manage an interdisciplinary team
• Technical knowledge of energy systems, HVAC, renewables, and building performance.
• Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Proroce.), budgeting, and data analysis.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Problem-solving mindset

Certifications (Preferred):

• PMP, DBIA, PE, CEM

Benefits

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events

LaBella is committed to facilitating a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated by implementing thoughtful, practical, and innovative strategies that support our employees and serve the communities in which we reside. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

LaBella Associates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. LaBella Associates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resume submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with LaBella Associates. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through human resources.