Energy Solutions Manager

Mark III ConstructionSacramento, CA

$140,000 - $160,000 / year

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Education

Engineering (PE)

Career level

Director

Remote

On-site

Compensation

$140,000-$160,000/year

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job Description

THIS IS A NON REMOTE POSITION

Mark III Construction's Service division is seeking an Energy Solutions Manager to build and lead a new energy services practice from the ground up. This is a senior individual contributor role with a clear path to leading a standalone profit center as the practice scales.

The Energy Solutions Manager will be responsible for identifying, selling, and delivering energy audit and retrofit solutions to commercial and industrial building owners across all M3 Service markets. Starting with energy audits, lighting retrofits, and mechanical/electrical efficiency upgrades, this person will progressively build the practice toward full performance contracting capability over 24 months.

This role sits at the intersection of technical expertise and commercial acumen. The ideal candidate can walk a building with an engineer's eye, quantify energy waste and ROI for an owner, navigate utility rebate programs, and close six-figure projects. They must be equally comfortable presenting to a facilities manager and a CFO.

Why This Role Exists

M3 Service is transforming from a reactive break/fix operation into a proactive Performance Partner. Energy solutions is the highest-margin, most differentiated product line in this transformation. Building owners are under increasing pressure from rising energy costs, electrification mandates, ESG requirements, and aging infrastructure. M3 is uniquely positioned to serve these owners because we already maintain their mechanical and electrical systems through our PMA relationships, giving us unmatched visibility into their buildings' performance and needs.

This role will leverage M3's existing customer base, MEP Construction relationships, and multi-trade service capability to build an energy practice that becomes a standalone profit center within 18-24 months.

Who we are:

Mark III is a full-service construction company comprised of three complementary business units: M3 MEP, M3 Service, and M3 Components. We support projects from initial concept through long-term maintenance, with specialized expertise in healthcare, higher education, industrial, life science, and technology markets.

Our integrated, big-picture approach allows us to self-perform electrical, HVAC, plumbing, process piping, prefabrication, and MEP design. By consolidating these services under one organization, clients benefit from reduced profit layers, minimized scope gaps, and simplified project schedules—working with a single, accountable partner rather than multiple consultants and subcontractors.

Headquartered in Sacramento, California, Mark III operates throughout California and Nevada. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility serves as a centralized hub supporting five core trades: HVAC, mechanical piping, plumbing, electrical, and metal-stud framing. To support our continued growth, we will be relocating from our current combined 62,000 square feet of office and operational space to a new 340,000-square-foot headquarters at 2031 Optisolar Lane, with the move planned for completion by the end of Q2 2026.

Mission:

Leading the Evolution of Construction

Vision: Exposing the World to a New Way to Build

Core Values:

Teamwork
Excellence
Perseverance
Integrity
Continuous Improvement

Requirements

Energy Audit Sales & Delivery (40% of time)

Conduct comprehensive energy audits for commercial and industrial facilities, identifying mechanical, electrical, and controls-related energy waste and improvement opportunitiesProduce professional audit reports with findings, recommended measures, projected savings, implementation costs, ROI analysis, and payback periods

Present audit findings and recommended solutions to building owners, facility managers, and financial decision-makersDevelop and maintain energy audit methodology, templates, and quality standards for M3 Service

Project Scoping, Sales & Revenue Generation (30% of time)

Convert audit findings into project proposals for energy efficiency retrofits, including LED lighting, HVAC optimization, controls upgrades, gas-to-electric conversions, EV charging infrastructure, and power quality improvementsOwn the energy solutions revenue target: build pipeline, manage proposals, negotiate contracts, and close projects. Year 1 target: $500K-$1M in energy project revenue

Identify and manage utility rebate and incentive programs (PG&E, SMUD, NV Energy, etc.) to improve project economics and reduce owner costDevelop ROI models, total cost of ownership analyses, and CapEx planning tools for owner presentations

Collaborate with M3 Service Sales Associates and Account Manager to source opportunities from existing PMA customers and break/fix relationships

Practice Development & Strategy (20% of time)

Build the energy solutions practice from the ground up: define service offerings, pricing models, delivery processes, and quality standards

Develop the 24-month roadmap from audit-and-retrofit to performance contracting capability, including resource requirements, partnership needs, and financial projectionsBuild relationships with utility program managers, equipment manufacturers, controls vendors, and financing partners

Track energy codes, regulations, incentive programs, and market trends across California and Nevada to identify new opportunitiesRepresent M3 Service at energy and sustainability industry events, associations, and conferences

Cross-Functional Collaboration (10% of time)

Partner with Service Operations (Luis Alvarez) and trade Service Managers to coordinate energy project delivery using M3's in-house HVAC and electrical technicians and installersCollaborate with MEP Construction to identify energy upgrade opportunities on new construction projects during warranty-to-service transitions

Provide energy expertise to support M3 Service PMA proposals and Building Health Assessments

Qualifications

Required

7+ years of experience in energy services, building performance, energy engineering, or related field with a focus on commercial/industrial buildingsDemonstrated experience conducting ASHRAE-level energy audits and producing professional audit reports with financial analysis

Track record of selling and delivering energy retrofit projects in the $100K-$1M+ rangeDeep knowledge of mechanical and electrical building systems, energy efficiency technologies, and building controls

Proficiency with utility incentive and rebate programs in California and/or Nevada (PG&E, SMUD, NV Energy preferred)Strong financial modeling skills: ROI analysis, lifecycle cost analysis, payback calculations, total cost of ownership

Excellent presentation and communication skills with ability to present to both technical and C-suite audiencesSelf-starter mentality with experience building a practice, product line, or business from early stage

Valid driver's license and ability to travel 30-50% across Northern California and Northern Nevada

Preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) license or Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification

LEED AP, BPI, or other building performance certifications

Experience with performance contracting / energy savings performance contracts (ESPCs)

Experience with EV charging infrastructure design and installation

Knowledge of Title 24, ASHRAE 90.1, and California electrification mandates

Experience working within or alongside a commercial MEP contractor or service company

Familiarity with BuildOps, Salesforce, or similar CRM/FSM platforms

Physical Requirements

General work environment - sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending. Work is conducted primarily indoors with varying environmental conditions such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning
Noise level is usually low to medium; it can be loud on the jobsite.
We fully comply with the ADA and applicable state law, including considering reasonable accommodation measures that may enable qualified disabled applicants and employees to perform essential functions.
Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Car Allowance
Fuel Card
Training & Development
Onsite Gym and kitchen

Salary Range $140k - $160k DOE also eligible to participate in Mark III Annual Bonus Plan

"Mark III Construction and its affiliated companies is an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, caste, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, marital status, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, protected veteran or military status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law."

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This job at Mark III Construction is located in Sacramento, CA, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.

What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Mark III Construction?

Candidates can expect a pay range of $140,000 and $160,000 per year.

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Mark III Construction lists this role as a Full-time position.

What experience level is required for this role at Mark III Construction?

Mark III Construction is looking for a candidate with "Director" experience level.

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The education requirement for this position is Engineering (PE). Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.

What benefits are offered by Mark III Construction for this role?

Mark III Construction offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Career Development, 401k Matching/Retirement Savings, and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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