Energy Solutions Lead Project Manager

Lead Projects. Develop People. Make a Lasting Impact.

Build a career that makes a difference with Community Housing Partners (CHP)!

Are you an experienced Project Manager who enjoys leading teams, solving complex challenges, and improving how projects get done? CHP is looking for a Lead Project Manager to help deliver energy efficiency, weatherization, and home health and safety projects that improve homes and communities.

In this hands-on leadership role, you'll guide and mentor Project Managers, oversee project quality and performance, strengthen processes, and collaborate with contractors and utility partners. You'll also manage a smaller portfolio of complex projects while helping your team deliver consistent, high-quality results.

This position offers a combination of office and field-based work, with limited remote flexibility and opportunities to make a meaningful impact.

Why You'll Love Working at CHP

Community Housing Partners Ranked No. 2 Nationally and Named to Best Places to Work in Virginia List!

• Predictable schedule — Primarily Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with occasional flexibility based on project needs.

• Real time to recharge — 30 days off in your first year, including paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave. Because having a life outside of work matters.

• Competitive pay — Compensation that recognizes your experience and leadership.

• Benefits that start within 30 days — No long waiting periods! Medical, dental, and vision coverage begin on the first of the month following your hire date. Paid maternity and paternity leave available after 90 days.

• Retirement contributions you don't have to chase — CHP's 403(b) retirement plan offers up to 5% in employer contributions. CHP contributes 3% regardless of your contributions and matches an additional 2% when you contribute.

• Work with purpose — Be part of a mission-driven organization creating healthier, more sustainable, and affordable homes and communities.

• Opportunities to lead and grow — Develop team members, improve processes, and play an important role in delivering programs that make a difference.

• Workplace flexibility — A mix of office and fieldwork, with limited remote work opportunities subject to supervisor approval.

Explore our benefits:

What You'll Do

Lead & Develop Your Team

• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and supervision to assigned Project Managers.

• Coordinate workloads, establish priorities, and support professional development and performance management.

• Serve as a resource for resolving complex project challenges and maintaining consistent team performance.

Manage Projects & Ensure Quality

• Oversee utility-funded energy efficiency, weatherization, and home health and safety projects from planning through completion.

• Directly manage a smaller portfolio of complex or high-risk projects.

• Monitor schedules, milestones, project risks, contractor performance, and quality standards.

• Conduct targeted site visits and quality checks to ensure work meets program and safety requirements.

Improve Processes & Maintain Compliance

• Develop and maintain consistent project management tools, workflows, and documentation standards.

• Ensure accurate reporting, complete project records, and compliance with utility and funding requirements.

• Analyze project performance, identify trends, and recommend improvements that increase efficiency and reduce rework.

Build Strong Partnerships

• Collaborate with contractors, utility partners, weatherization providers, property stakeholders, and internal teams.

• Address project obstacles, coordinate solutions, and communicate progress and risks to leadership.

• Support continuous improvement and identify opportunities to strengthen program delivery.

Work Schedule & Travel

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with occasional extended or evening hours based on project needs.

• Work Environment: Combination of office and fieldwork, with limited remote flexibility available upon supervisor approval.

• Travel: Regular travel throughout CHP's service area, including occasional overnight travel.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a collaborative, solutions-focused leader who brings strong project management experience, technical knowledge, and a passion for developing people.

• 6–8 years of experience in project management, construction management, weatherization, energy efficiency, or related program delivery, including complex projects.

• 1–2 years of leadership experience, including supervising, coaching, mentoring, or coordinating team workloads.

• Strong understanding of residential construction, energy efficiency, building performance, and quality assurance.

• Experience managing multiple projects, budgets, timelines, contractors, and compliance requirements.

• Ability to identify challenges, improve processes, and maintain accurate, audit-ready documentation.

• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, project tracking tools, and collaboration platforms.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; degree in construction management, engineering, building science, energy, or a related field preferred.

• Knowledge of HUD, DOE, and utility-funded energy programs preferred.

• Industry certifications such as BPI or NABCEP are a plus.

• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the service area, including occasional overnight travel.

Ready to Lead Projects That Make a Difference?

At Community Housing Partners, your leadership will help improve the quality, safety, and energy efficiency of homes while supporting the professional growth of your team.

Bring your experience. Lead with purpose. Build stronger communities.

Apply today and grow your career with CHP!

About the Company: CHP works to create homes and communities that are healthy, sustainable, and affordable. Our vision is healthy, sustainable communities for everyone. Building on a long-standing tradition of environmental, economic, and social responsibility, CHP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that works with private and public partners to develop and preserve award-winning homes and neighborhoods. Together with our partners, we revitalize communities, foster stability for our residents, and promote a healthier planet for future generations.

If you require accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our recruiting team at recruiting@chpc2.org, (540) 299-5477 (phone), (877) 540-8049 (fax), or 711 (TTY/TDD).

NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES

CHP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Without a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, CHP will not pay any referral compensation or recruiter fee, and if a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a signed agreement, CHP may pursue and hire the candidate(s) without obligation to the recruiter or agency.