Manager of Development Engineering

WHO WE ARE

As the nation's largest producer of clean carbon-free energy Constellation is focused on our purpose: accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow thrive and contribute.

Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges we can accomplish great things and help fight climate change. Join us to lead the clean energy future.

TOTAL REWARDS

Constellation offers a wide range of benefits and rewards designed to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. In addition to highly competitive salaries we offer a competitive commission program 401(k) with company match employee stock purchase program comprehensive medical dental and vision benefits including a robust wellness program paid time off for vacation holidays and sick days and much more.

Expected salary range of $136800 to $152000 varies based on experience along with comprehensive benefits package that includes commission and 401(k).

LOCATION

This role offers remote flexibility. The Manager will support a team of Development Engineers positioned across the Mid-Atlantic US. Up to 25% travel per month will be required to participate in team meetings with direct reports and senior leadership. Regular travel to our Warrendale PA office will also be required. Candidates must be willing to work a corporate day-shift on Eastern Time Zone schedule. Our ideal candidate will reside in the Mid-Atlantic US in order to best accommodate regular travel needs.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Manager Development Engineering is responsible for hands-on leadership of the Development Engineering team supporting Infrastructure Renewal and Building Upgrade and Improvement projects with a focus on energy efficiency and sustainability. The Manager ensures that projects and project engineers meet anticipated internal and external objectives. Provides guidance and support to the Project Development Engineers during various project development phases such as identification and qualification conceptualization pre-development and development and the activities associated with those phases. The Manager Development Engineering will work closely with the Sales and Construction teams by providing support for current and future opportunities. Has ownership of department budgets and ensures that development costs do not exceed budgets.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manages/leads the following aspects of Development Engineering:
  • Provide general management proficiencies and area-specific skills and tenets.
  • Plan perform and control project policies objectives and responsibilities.
  • Assure adequate support and resources are available to development team.
• Guide Development Engineers by effective personal attitudes leadership and professional conduct.
• Manages a professional team of diverse Engineers that focus primarily on Energy Engineering with regard to MEP systems General Construction and Renewables in retrofit type applications.
• Promote business strategy by coordinating developing and presenting concepts and technical solutions during varying stages of the project development process whether in written form or in an oral presentation format.
• Oversees the entire development process from preliminary assessment to final deliverable. Regularly reviews project status and maintains adequate manpower to meet deadlines and achieve expected quality standards. All final deliverables will be thoroughly reviewed for content application technical feasibility energy savings guarantee accuracy cost reasonableness and that all customer objectives have been met.
• Performs due diligence reviews of all opportunities brought by the Sales team prior to assigning resources to the effort. Assessments will then be communicated to Leadership. Resource assignments may include hiring outside consultants where necessary to augment the efforts of internal resources.
• Coaches and mentors a team consisting of various levels of knowledge and ability. Further training and education of the team is essential in keeping with current codes and standards that relate to the industry. The Manager will have responsibility for administratively governing the team including performance reviews salary planning interviewing hiring / firing and general administration.
• Supports sales team in presenting proposals and contracts to customers assumes active role in the sales and bid process and installation phase

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science degree in a related engineering discipline (e.g. Electrical Mechanical Civil) and at least 10 years of related work experience in the consulting engineering design-build or energy services fields
  • PE License required
  • CEM and/or LEED AP credentials required
  • Demonstrated understanding of construction cost estimating and budget projections
  • High level of aptitude in financial management and planning
  • Expertise in engineering and construction methodology and the associated energy calculations
  • Strong understanding of project management and development engineering
  • Ability to critique and improve written proposals Investment Gade Audits (IGA&rsquos) and technical documents
  • Experience in all fiscal aspects of project development and management.
• Experience in directing supervising training employees assigning and directing work conducting performance appraisals disciplining employees and addressing complaints and resolving personnel problems
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Effective written and oral communication skills and the ability to write reports business correspondence and customer presentations
• Must possess high-level technical writing skills
• Experience in handling high demand situations where tact and cooperation are crucial to cost-effective operations
• All candidates must have the ability to speak read and write English

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Mechanical Engineering Degree strongly preferred
• Experience in developing energy conservation projects involving solar PV and other renewable energy technologies large prime movers such as combustion turbines biomass and landfill gas facilities
• Ability to perform load calculations and energy analyses using industry modeling software programs including EnergyPlus eQuest Trane Trace 3D solar PV evaluation tools such as Helioscope and/or design programs such as AutoCAD
• Ability to use software for project scheduling and tracking such as Primavera and other common construction project software applications

EEO & DEI STATEMENT

At Constellation we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Whether you are an employee or applicant you will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age color disability gender national origin race religion sexual orientation gender identity protected veteran status or any other classification protected by federal state or local law.

We are committed to advancing diversity equity and inclusion and believe in attracting retaining and advancing employees who will best serve and represent our customers partners and communities. We support a workplace that ensures mutual respect where everyone has the opportunity to grow and contribute at their greatest potential. Constellation will provide you the tools and resources to build and power a successful career.

GOVERNMENT

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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