Energy Efficiency Project Manager I, Foodservice Programs (Remote - Based in SF Bay Area, CA)

Position Overview

Energy Solutions is a growing company delivering performance‐based solutions for energy, carbon, and water-use savings. We are seeking an Energy Efficiency Project Manager I, Foodservice Programs based in the San Francisco Bay Area to support point‑of‑sale instant rebates foodservice programs in California and the Western U.S. In this role, you will work directly with Program Administrators and national leaders in the commercial foodservice industry to drive energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reductions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular in-person, phone, and Zoom outreach to assigned accounts to maximize participation in rebate programs
• Review and submit rebate claims, support claim processing, and coordinate corrections with accounts
• Organize and facilitate in-person meetings, conference calls, and collaborative sessions
• Coordinate program status meetings, capture escalations, and proactively resolve or bring issues to management
• Manage project budgets and tasks with minimal oversight while ensuring quality control and timely completion of program deliverables
• Facilitate progress on multiple tasks and communicate program progress to management and clients
• Interact with clients, program participants, sub-contractors, and external collaborators
• Track utility and energy efficiency trends and other market changes impacting CFS programs
• Contribute to strategy development and new program design to expand our foodservice product offerings
• Conduct literature searches, market research, and data analysis

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience with a bachelor's degree OR 4 years without
• Must be based in the San Francisco Bay Area
• Regional travel of up to 20% required; driver's license and access to a personal vehicle are necessary
• Availability to travel 2-5 days per month with trips up to 200 miles roundtrip (Mileage reimbursed)
• Strong communication skills, especially for foodservice equipment dealer outreach and engagement
• Demonstrated customer service experience with the ability to build effective relationships
• Excellent organizational, project management, technical writing, presentation, and verbal communication skills
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, and OneNote)
• Ability to work independently while juggling multiple competing priorities with high attention to detail
• A proactive, collaborative, and problem-solving approach with strong personal accountability

Preferred Qualifications

• Food service experience, ideally in kitchen operations or equipment sales

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation is commensurate with experience within the pay bands of $65,000 - $75,000/Annually
• Generous retirement package
• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Other pre-tax contribution plans and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)