Sr Performance Assurance Specialist (M&V)

PEOPLE FIRST: BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN

Who is Southland Energy?

As a division of Southland Industries , Southland Energy is a national provider of performance-based energy and infrastructure solutions with roots in one of the nation’s leading MEP building systems companies. We leverage our design build engineering and construction expertise to help our clients reduce their operating expenses, renew their infrastructure, and make their facilities more resilient. Southland Energy combines a self-performance project delivery model with world-class energy engineering expertise to develop, construct and sustain the most cost-effective and reliable solutions in the industry.

Why Join Southland Energy?

Southland Energy is rapidly growing to meet our clients’ demands for providing turn-key facility life-cycle solutions. We’re building an industry-leading team with the capabilities to plan, execute, and sustain all elements of our clients’ energy infrastructure,

As a privately held Company, we have the autonomy, agility and flexibility to quickly develop and execute customized solutions that meet our clients’ unique and diverse goals. Our employees experience a streamlined business structure that encourages innovation and entrepreneurial spirit while also providing the tools and support necessary to deliver outstanding projects for our clients.

Our people-first culture provides opportunities for personal and professional Development and our work environment is progressive, exciting, supportive, and fun.

If you're ready to own your success and be a part of an industry-changing team, then Southland Energy is for you!

What will you do?

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

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

Things you may have done before

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• 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
• 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience.
• Certified M&V Professional required.
• Minimum 6 years of performance assurance experience.

How will you grow with the organization?

Southland Energy prides itself on impressive, sustainable growth and our philosophy on talent is no different. All Southland Industries divisions commit to Attracting the right talent, while fostering talent retention through diverse career experiences.

How does Southland make sure you are growing in your career? Along with training opportunities, Southland Industries’ “connected solution” approach provides opportunities to work both with industry experts in the Energy division as well as across all Southland divisions to gain unique exposure to these construction and engineering disciplines. Through this cohesive and collaborative work dynamic we often see our people change roles, teams, divisions, and locations as they grow with the company and progress in their career!

YOU Matter

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 bonus 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

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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, 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 test, background check and professional reference checks. ****We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time**

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