Performance Assurance Specialist (M&V) - REMOTE

Southland Industries Inc.

Performance Assurance Specialist (M&V) - REMOTE

Dallas, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

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    REMOTE LOCATION

    POSITION SUMMARY

    The role is responsible for supporting all measurement and verification activities required during project development, execution, and the performance period.



    What you’ll do:

    • Supports project development team during final project development. Key support roles include preparation

    of measurement and sampling plans, review of energy savings calculations and preparation of performance

    assurance plans. Savings calculation review includes review of data collected, key assumptions and all

    engineering calculations for accuracy, making sure that the calculation output and savings will be repeatable

    throughout the life of the contract.

    • Coordinates the performance assurance process during implementation phase and throughout contract

    performance period including coordination of all federally mandated witnessing procedures.

    • Monitors data gathering systems to track energy consumption during implementation and performance period.

    • Collects and analyzes data during project execution to ensure that Energy Conservation Measures are

    performing as expected.

    • Conducts performance assurance activities during the construction phase to calculate construction period

    savings based on as-built scope.

    • Coordinates with construction staff to ensure that all equipment required for performance assurance is

    installed and calibrated as required.

    • Recognizes potential shortfalls and elevates to management attention.

    • Actively participates in the preparation of and execution of any required shortfall mitigation plans to minimize

    Southland’s performance risk while managing customer expectations.

    • Prepares annual performance reports and conducts meetings with owners and clients to review energy

    performance targets on executed projects.

    • Conducts recurring meetings with clients during the performance period to discuss project performance

    against contractual obligations, and to identify and resolve performance issues.


    What you’ll need to be successful:

    • Demonstrated knowledge of energy project contracting tools, processes, and Measurement & Verification protocols.

    • Good working knowledge of leveraging EMCS systems to monitor and capture data in support of saving verification.

    • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

    • Experienced in issues related to baseline adjustment approaches, managing client expectations and

    communication with high-level client leadership regarding project performance and achieved savings.

    • Very strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficient with other Microsoft Office products including Word and

    PowerPoint.

    • Effective at managing multiple projects, prioritizing and coordinating activities in order to meet deadlines.

    • Ability to interact with internal team and external high-level client leadership in a way that promotes problem

    identification, shared understanding and willingness to work towards a solution.


    What you bring to the table:

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

    • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience.

    • Certified M&V Professional required.

    • Minimum 6 years of performance assurance experience.

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    • Up to 25% travel.

    • Job walks.

    YOU Matter

    PEOPLE FIRST: BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN

    At Southland we aspire to build a workforce that’s as diverse as the people who occupy the buildings we design, build and maintain. Building talent by design is our intentional approach to creating a truly safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, empowers professional achievement, and where people are treated with respect at all levels.

    If you’re someone with a true passion for our industry, a life-long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results we’re looking for you! At Southland, we hire problem solvers that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will have an impact wider than their own job. We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you’ll feel engaged, challenged, and valued.

    If you’re ready for the next big step in your career and want a career full of fun and excitement and to be a part of a fast-paced growing company, then JOIN our team and become a part of an organization that values PEOPLE , SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY.

    Benefits:

    As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family:

    • 401(k) Plan with 50% Company Match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
    • Annual incentive program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
    • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance – 100% Paid for Employee
    • Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
    • Disability Income Protection Insurance
    • Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
    • Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave
    • Numerous training opportunities and company paid membership for professional associations and licenses

    For more information on Southland Industries, please visit our website: Southland Careers or on Facebook or LinkedIN ****

    To hear what our employees are saying about working at Southland Industries, check out our Culture site - Explore Our Culture

    Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

    ****All employment offers are contingent upon successful, drug tests, background checks and professional reference checks. ****

    We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time

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