Position: Sr. Project Manager - Residential
Reports to: Residential Sector Lead
Compensation*: Competitive starting salary $81,600 – $102,800 commensurate with skills and experience, Full Pay Range: $81,600 - $124,000
Employment Classification: Exempt, Full-Time
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Application Deadline: 2/20/26
Office Location: Portland Metro Area, Oregon, USA
BACKGROUND
About Energy Trust of Oregon
Energy Trust of Oregon is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to energy efficiency and renewable energy development. We serve Oregon customers of Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural, Cascade Natural Gas and Avista, and SW Washington customers of NW Natural. Year over year Energy Trust is recognized as one of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon.
Our Vision
Clean, affordable energy for everyone.
Our Commitment to Diversity
We recognize the lack of diversity in our industry, and we actively seek to address it with our hiring and retention practices as well as our values. We believe every person and their lived experience is integral to building a vibrant culture and delivering effective services to all customers we serve. We are committed to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, and we encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds and experience to apply.
Our Location
Energy Trust provides for a range of work location options, including remote, hybrid and in-office work. This position will represent Energy Trust in public settings and potentially at community events. We are open to candidates who live throughout Oregon and Washington. The Sr. Project Manager – Residential would be expected to report to the office on a quarterly basis, at minimum.
What We’re Looking For:
The Sr. Project Manager - Residential supports the development and delivery of innovative programs and initiatives within the Residential sector. This role will support the sector’s efforts to integrate new program designs and funding sources, expand program participation across key residential customer groups, develop new savings opportunities, and increase the scale of our program offerings.
This role will be responsible for launching and managing implementation of the federally funded Home Energy Rebates Programs which encourages energy efficiency upgrades in existing single-family and multifamily homes. This work will oversee implementation activities delivered through contracted resources in coordination with, and in support of, cross-functional Program Managers and the Residential Sector Lead.
This position is expected to report to the Portland office quarterly at a minimum for all staff and other in-person meetings.
This individual reports to the Residential Sector Lead.
What You’ll Do:
- Develop and oversee project implementation activities, including monitoring contract performance of Program Management Contractors (PMCs).
- Support internal Program Managers in implementing a suite of program initiatives intended to deliver energy savings benefits across a variety of customer segments.
- Launch and operate new grant funded programs, including the Inflation Reduction Act programs HOMES and HEAR. Maintain a responsibility matrix clarifying accountability and roles of contracted resources and Energy Trust staff.
- Direct the work of internal and external staff to operate a new program, including, but not limited to, oversight of contracted resources, trade ally and community outreach, operations and project management.
- Responsible for the day-to-day operations of Federally funded program that spans across residential and multifamily homes.
- Collaborate and work cross-functionally with other departments inside of Energy programs, marketing, and across organizational support teams.
- Coordinate, review and assist program management contractors in developing various program forms, marketing pieces, project processing and correspondence.
- Establish clear guidelines and program requirement documentation.
- Develop strategy and utilize various tools within internal and external systems to track and report on performance of program initiatives.
- Represent Energy Trust’s program offerings and initiatives in public settings with customers, contractors and stakeholder audiences.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
- Perform all functions of the job in a safe manner.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position has no supervisory responsibilities but will direct the work of external and agency contractors.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as energy management, public policy, or business administration.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in program management, preferably within the nonprofit sector or energy industry.
- Strong knowledge of residential energy efficiency practices and technologies.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Experience with budget management and financial reporting in a nonprofit context.
What You’ll Get:
- Health/dental/vision insurance
- Employer sponsored and paid life/disability
- 401(k) with a company contribution of 6% of your salary after 90 days of employment
- TriMet pass
- Access to health and dependent FSA/HSA accounts
- Generous paid vacation, holidays and sick days
- Paid volunteer hours
- Employee assistance program
- Career advancement opportunities
- Great colleagues and culture
- Flexibility to work from home and/or an office space at the Portland, OR location
- Work from home laptop provided
- Read more about our benefits here
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that candidates from certain demographics are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification—for example, women and People of Color. At Energy Trust we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace—if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.
Energy Trust of Oregon is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact us. Energy Trust of Oregon is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Energy Trust is committed to pay equity. Energy Trust is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience and training.
*Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications in the pay equity assessment to determine equitable salary placement. Candidates should expect compensation offers within the starting compensation range. The full pay range is included to show the earnings potential for this position with sustained high performance.
