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Constellation Principal, Construction Technical Sales Manager-DE - Remote in Illinois in Warrenville, Illinois
COMPANY OVERVIEW
As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is a company purposely-built to meet the challenges of the climate crisis. Constellation has been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade and we are growing our company and capabilities. Now, we're accelerating, speeding our low-carbon or no-carbon power to more people in more places, day and night, providing our customers and communities with options to buy, manage and use energy as part of their decarbonization mission. The race is on to confront the climate crisis and Constellation is ready to meet the challenge. Come join us as we lead energy, together.
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 bonus 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 $127,800 to $142,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).
LOCATION
This is a territory-based, field sales role supporting customer projects and prospects within the state of Illinois. This role offers hybrid flexibility, but the candidate must reside within the state of Illinois. Our ideal candidate will live within the Central Illinois (the Heart of Illinois) or Springfield, IL area.
This position requires up 50% travel, locally within the geographic territory. Travel expenses, including mileage, are covered by Constellation’s standard travel policy.
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION
The Principal Construction Technical Sales Manager (TSM) provides building-systems knowledge & development/design expertise in support of sales efforts for Energy Efficiency focused Infrastructure Renewal and Building Upgrade & Improvement projects. The Principal TSM will lead identification and development of Energy Conservation Measures. This role will act as a Project Developer / Sale Engineer, managing the technical aspects of project development from qualification/conception to contract award. The Principal TSM plays a critical role in supporting the early-stage qualification & development of energy efficiency project opportunities, balancing customer engagement with technical expertise to achieve business objectives.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Act as technical subject matter expert on building systems & systems interactions, mechanical & engineering design/performance, and energy rates/tariffs throughout initial project development and sales process.
Focus on expanding project scopes beyond traditional measures, striving to integrate the Energy Efficiency, Sustainability & Resiliency product suite into the final project scope.
Collaborate with the Business Development Manager and cross functional teams to assess and qualify the technical and financial feasibility of each project engagement. Provide technical support for all Business Development Manager led customer presentations.
Coordinate activities related to legal review of documentation and financing procurement.
Evaluate the customer’s utility profiles and facility infrastructure to establish and summarize the technical direction, proposed scope, and financial elements for each project engagement. Assess facilities and systems, identifying infrastructure related improvements and quantifying the corresponding energy, operational and financial benefits.
Perform initial facility and infrastructure assessments; identify potential Energy Conservation Measures while in turn quantifying the projected savings and investment.
Lead a cross-functional team(s) in the development of all required project deliverables from initial qualification through contract award. Identify, qualify, and align the appropriate resources to develop the potential project scope, associated cost and savings models and all other project related deliverables. Negotiate scope of work and associated pricing with subcontractors.
In collaboration with cross functional teams, develop and proactively manage all established deliverable, project budgets, and project schedules, ensuring completion timelines are achieved. Proactively manage resource allocation and associated expenditures. Throughout the sales cycle, coordinate across cross-functional teams to secure all required project approvals.
Responsible for the development and accuracy of the financial project pro forma and associated technical scope of work, obtaining data inputs from other cross functional teams as required.
Complete quality control reviews on all project deliverables and/or supporting work products.
POSITION SCOPE
Reports to Executive Director
No direct reports
Technical oversight of projects and project deliverables
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 8+ years of project development or sales engineering experience developing facilities-based or building infrastructure projects; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Strong technical knowledge and understanding of building systems and technologies, and the interaction of building systems
Experience performing cost savings analysis and leveraging customers’ operational data to gauge value of potential project engagement opportunities
Strong technical writing skills accompanied by a strong financial/business acumen – ability to create project pro forma and scope-of-work documents
Superior interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to present complex solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to develop, cultivate, maintain and leverage contact networks and business relationships, including engineering firms and contractors
Experience managing project teams and internal peer groups, to meet project deliverable goals
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat and related computer software
Candidate must have the ability to speak, read and write English
Ability to obtain all required security clearances
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Prior experience developing energy efficiency projects under Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC), Energy as a Service (EaaS), Utility Energy Savings Contract, and/or GSA Schedule 84 Contract programs, highly preferred
Experience with cost estimating and building modeling software – RSMeans, eProject Bulider, Trane TRACE & Energy Star strongly preferred
Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
LEED accredited professional
Certified Energy Auditor (CEA)
Constellation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and employees or applicants 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.
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