Job Description:

HORNE is a professional services firm founded on a cornerstone of public accounting. As a top 25 business advisory firm, our 2,000+ team members serve clients from offices and project locations across the nation and Puerto Rico. We empower team members to serve their clients and communities with empathy, urgency and clarity. Our industry experts guide clients through uncertainty to reveal opportunity and cultivate potential.

The Building Performance Lead is part of the program delivery team responsible for implementing innovative and equitable residential energy-efficiency programs on behalf of a client serving customers in various geographic markets.  This position is accountable for coordinating and delivering technical trainings specific to residential HVAC and weatherization best practices. It supports contractors and other program partners helping deliver energy efficiency programs. This position is also tasked with developing, managing, and expanding relationships with relevant market actors in the area through ongoing outreach and quality assurance activities.  

Essential functions 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. 

• Acts as portfolio building science expert for the development of best practices, standard operating procedures, and inspection processes  

• Builds relationships with contractors within the portfolio  

• Supports the development of training curriculum aimed at increasing contractor capacity and ability to participate in program offers. 

• Coordinates and delivers virtual and in-person trainings to audiences of varying sizes and backgrounds. 

• Solicits feedback from contractors to assist in prioritization of training content and generates interest in trainings to ensure strong attendance.  

• Collaborates with external training providers, distributors, and manufacturer representatives to align on messaging, leverage existing training content and increase influence across contractor base. 

• Develops and coordinates plans with technical colleges, trade schools, vocational programs etc to further the development of energy efficiency modeling, assessment and installation know-how in the served markets.  

• Supports quality assurance activities through the inspection of weatherization and HVAC measures. 

• Conducts ad hoc BPI 2400 energy audits as required to serve hard to reach customers, to provide OTJ Training 

• Acts as a local program and company representative at various events. 

• Reports activity in the market on a monthly basis in a narrative format. 

• Performs other tasks as determined and assigned  

Supervisor Responsibilities: 

• Not applicable at this time.  

Work environment 

This position is remote, with occasional travel to meet organizational or client needs.

Physical demands 

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 

• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times. 

Travel required 

Determined by business needs, estimated between 25-50% annually these trips will be to support remote portfolios outside of the positions local area. These trips will include fieldwork.  

Required education and experience 

• 5+ years combined work experience with Residential trades, non-profit organizations, community organizing, environmental advocacy, energy efficiency and/or project management. 

• Building Performance Institute (BPI) Certification or the ability to quickly obtain or recertify  

• Team-oriented, hands-on, highly skilled, adaptive, and client-focused. 

• Strong Microsoft Office, writing and reporting skills 

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and communicate progress of task completion. 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to work under stress, interruptions, and tight deadlines. 

• Strong attention to detail and quality; organized and process-oriented. 

• Available to occasionally work evenings and a few weekends supporting events. 

• Background Check Required; Valid Driver’s License 

Preferred education and experience 

• Bilingual communication skills (Spanish) 

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or related field  

• Thorough understanding of residential energy efficiency, building science, sales and technical principles, theories and concepts of HVAC equipment and weatherization best practices  

• Experience using diagnostic tools including blower door, duct blaster, and flow plate  

• Presentation and public speaking proficiency 

HORNE Values…

• A forward thinking, anticipatory professional driven by a passion to pursue your full potential and dreams.


• A work environment that promotes collaboration, consistency, and community service to empower people.


• An inclusive culture that promotes career/life integration and invests in developing people in areas of focused expertise.

HORNE Offers…

• An unrivaled distinctive, special culture that values collaboration, innovation, and positive energy which HORNE calls “Deliver with Care.”


• A team of professionals grounded in strong, personal relationships and a sense of belonging to a common purpose for adding value and making a difference.


• A dedicated team of individuals from diverse backgrounds working together to leave our clients better than we found them.

 

The firm you’ll be joining is a decidedly different business advisory firm. HORNE goes beyond traditional accounting to collaborate, advise, and align with clients to transform rapid change and uncertainties into opportunities for growth and profitability.  

We are a team that focuses on reaching our full potential, rewards high performance, and prioritizes leadership development for every team member.  HORNE emphasizes health and personal development through our multiple wellness programs. Despite our size, HORNE takes time to recognize, support, and celebrate one another's successes, working together for the highest good.  Come join us at team HORNE!

HORNE does not accept unsolicited agency resumes.  Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website, employees or Human Resources. HORNE will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes.

 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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