Senior Energy Program Manager

The Building People
life insurance, paid time off, long term disability, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, D.C., Washington
Aug 21, 2026
The Building People, LLC, has an opening for a Senior Energy Program Manager to lead and deliver energy management, auditing, and mechanical systems assessment support for federal clients. The Program Manager will oversee energy programs, coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, manage client communications, and ensure delivery of high-quality technical products aligned with federal energy mandates and agency priorities. The ideal candidate will bring senior-level experience supporting federal facilities, with Department of Defense or Department of War experience strongly preferred, and demonstrated success delivering ASHRAE Level II energy audits, mechanical system assessments, energy conservation measure identification, and implementation planning. Experience with smart building technologies, building automation systems, utility data analysis, and federal reporting requirements is preferred. The ideal candidate will possess at least 8 years of related energy, facilities, or engineering program experience. Required Experience & Skills Minimum of 8 years of experience managing or delivering energy, facilities, mechanical systems, or engineering programs. Experience delivering ASHRAE Level II energy audits, including utility analysis, site investigation, energy conservation measure development, savings calculations, and audit reporting. Experience performing mechanical system assessments for federal or large institutional facilities, including HVAC, central plants, building controls, and related infrastructure. Demonstrated ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and client communications for energy or facility engineering programs. Familiarity with federal energy mandates, reporting requirements, energy resilience priorities, and facility sustainability objectives. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, verbal communication, and technical writing skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related tools used for reporting, analysis, scheduling, and program management. Team-oriented leader with the ability to coordinate engineers, analysts, building specialists, subcontractors, and client stakeholders. Preferred Experience & Skills Experience supporting federal customers, with Department of Defense or Department of War experience strongly preferred. Certified Energy Manager certification preferred. Experience with smart building technologies, building automation systems, energy information systems, or facility performance analytics. Experience developing training, briefings, dashboards, or executive-level reports on energy efficiency, resilience, risk mitigation, and sustainability topics. Required Education Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering. Preferred Education Certified Energy Manager certification preferred. Professional Engineer license, LEED credential, or additional energy-related certifications are a plus. Place of Performance & Travel 25 - 50% travel The team is based in the Washington DC area, and the candidate will need to be able to attend an in-person meeting within a 2-day notice. Background Investigation Background Investigation required Additional background checks required subject to system access Physical Requirements Physically able to climb overhead or crawl under spaces to complete jobs. Must be willing to work at heights. Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds at times. Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications. Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government. Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION* Competitive benefits for eligible employees include: Medical & Rx Dental Vision Flexible Spending Accounts 401(k) Retirement Plan Life Insurance/AD&D Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability Paid Time Off Holiday Pay All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at reasonableaccomodation@thebuildingpeople.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address. For more information, view the EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency Statement.