Sustainability Data & SaaS Project Manager

Seeking an experienced Project Manager passionate about ESG to lead projects in engineering, technology, and sustainability. RE Tech Advisors, a Legence company RE Tech Advisors is a growing, woman-led consulting firm of over 125 ESG professionals. We deliver results at the intersection of engineering, technology, and sustainability. RE Tech has a progressive and ambitious client base that includes numerous commercial real estate portfolios, private equity investors, federal agencies, industry associations, and manufacturing companies. By joining the RE Tech Advisors team, you will work closely with recognized industry leaders who are driving national and global sustainability initiatives providing you the opportunity to realize your own professional growth objectives in the ESG arena. Summary Description RE Tech Advisors is seeking a highly motivated, experienced, and passionate Project Manager to bring their knowledge and experience in design and execution of various projects, heavily focused on SaaS development and database transition projects. RE Tech’s platform is an industry-leading web application that provides our clients with the ability to monitor and improve building performance in order to achieve their overall sustainability goals. The Project Manager role is pivotal in progressing the developments for each of the stakeholders. The Project Manager works with clients and cross-functional teams (Development, Marketing, Customer Success, Business Development, etc.) to ensure the projects meet stakeholder objectives and is successful in the marketplace. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing firm working to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future. Essential Job Functions / Job Duties and Responsibilities Project Planning and Execution Develop detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation for project initiatives, utilizing tools such as Jira and Asana. Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders. Ensure projects align with business objectives and adhere to company standards. Integrate each project into RE Tech’s development roadmap. Team Leadership and Coordination: Lead cross-functional teams, including engineers, designers, contractors, and external partners, to ensure seamless project execution. Foster collaboration and communication among team members to achieve project objectives. Provide mentorship and guidance to team members to enhance performance and productivity. Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of contact for clients, partners, and internal stakeholders. Communicate project progress, risks, and issues in a clear and timely manner. Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure satisfaction with project outcomes. Risk Management and Problem Solving: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize project disruptions. Address challenges and resolve issues that arise during project execution. Budget and Resource Management: Monitor project budgets to ensure financial efficiency and adherence to cost constraints. Allocate resources effectively to meet project demands while maintaining quality standards. Performance Tracking and Reporting: Track project performance using appropriate tools and metrics. Prepare detailed project reports for internal and external stakeholders. Conduct post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement. Ensure all projects comply with industry standards, regulations, and safety protocols. Conduct quality checks to ensure deliverables meet or exceed expectations. Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Possess a growth mindset seeking continuous improvement and supporting a culture of learning, growing, and improving as an individual, our team members, our business, and our client work. Ability to collaborate internally and externally to co-create successful outcomes. Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities. Strong attention to detail in your work and work produced by more junior team members. Possess sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information. Ability to be flexible and adapt to a changing landscape and client needs, handle multiple time-sensitive priorities, excel in a fast-paced environment, and ability to pivot and adjust priorities and approaches. Superior interpersonal skills including courtesy, professionalism, and a cooperative attitude.Ability to manage challenging interpersonal situations, including employee and client relationships. Strong written communication skills with a propensity to write in a clear, concise manner to convey points effectively, creatively, and with the appropriate tone and professionalism. Strong verbal communication skills to effectively interact with and build confidence with internal and external contacts, including public speaking. High degree of initiative, proactiveness, drive, enthusiasm, energy, and follow through. Required Education and/or Experience 3+ years in a project management role, with emphasis on leading cross-team collaboration, creative problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and success in project planning and management Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is a plus. Experience supporting sustainability, climate, energy and/or decarbonization programs or projects is a plus. Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver the strategic project planning and execution. Experience defining projects, driving requirements, writing functional specs and coordinating projects across multiple teams. Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize workload and manage competing priorities. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Travel Requirements Periodic travel is required for the role. Travel may include travel to RE Tech offices, if remote, or between RE Tech offices (Fairfax VA and Dallas, Texas) for meetings (estimate of four times per year), as well as for Legence and/or client business needs. No sponsorship available for this position. #LI-AC1 #LI-Hybrid About Legence Legence (Nasdaq: LGN) is a leading provider of engineering, consulting, installation, and maintenance services for mission-critical systems in buildings. The company specializes in designing, fabricating, and installing complex HVAC, process piping, and other mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems—enhancing energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in new and existing facilities. Legence also delivers long-term performance through strategic upgrades and holistic solutions. Serving some of the world’s most technically demanding sectors, Legence counts over 60% of the Nasdaq-100 Index among its clients. Benefits Overview Health & Welfare : Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug benefits, company-paid short term and long term disability, basic group life and AD&D, and mental wellness support through Spring Health. Time Off Benefits : Paid vacation, company-paid holidays, and paid sick leave. Financial Benefits : 401(k) retirement savings plan Reasonable Accommodations If you need assistance or accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us View email address on click.appcast.io or your dedicated recruiter with thejobtitle and requisition number. Third-Party Recruiting Disclaimer Legence and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies; any such submissions without a prior signed agreement authorized by Legence Holdings LLC's CHRO or Director of Talent Acquisition will not incur fees and are considered property of Legence. Pay Disclosure & Considerations Where pay ranges are indicated, please note that a successful candidate’s exact pay will be determined based relevantjob-related factors, including any of the following: candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as geographic and market considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive compensation for all employees and comply with all applicable salary transparency laws. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Legence and its affiliate companies are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital or familial status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, other non-merit-based factors, and any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations. EEO is the Law JOIN OUR TEAM We are hiring! We are looking for creative and energetic professionals that are passionate about sustainability, real estate, using data and analytics to drive results, and making a difference. Come join our team. #J-18808-Ljbffr