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Position Summary

The Senior Performance Assurance Specialist supports all measurement and verification activities throughout project development, execution, and the performance period. This role partners with project development teams to finalize projects by preparing measurement, sampling, and performance assurance plans, and by reviewing energy savings calculations for accuracy, validity, and repeatability. The Senior Specialist ensures data integrity, sound assumptions, and reliable engineering calculations to confirm performance outcomes are sustained over the life of the contract.

Position Details

+ 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.

Qualifications

+ 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 PowerPoint.

+ 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.

+ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience.

+ Certified M&V Professional required

+ Minimum 6 years of performance assurance experience.

+ Ability to travel occasionally, up to 25%

+ Ability conduct regular and extensive job walks.

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

+ 401(k) plan with **50% company match (no cap)** and immediate 100% vesting

+ Medical, dental, and vision insurance **(100% paid for employee)**

+ Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability

+ Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance

+ Disability income protection insurance

+ Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)

+ **Paid parental leave**

+ Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time

+ Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses

+ Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.

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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, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, 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.

**Contingent Employment:** All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

**External Agency Announcement** : Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

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