Team Lead, Energy Consulting (Vancouver)

About Sustainable Projects Group (SPG)

Sustainable Projects Group (SPG) is transforming the management and upgrading of existing buildings. We combine consulting, software, engineering design, and construction to decarbonize the built environment and create lasting value for our clients.

Position Summary

As the Team Lead, Energy Consulting you will plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the work of a local team of Energy Analysts while overseeing technical consulting projects related to energy efficiency, building systems, and greenhouse‑gas reduction.

Key Responsibilities

• Management & Leadership
  • Lead, supervise, and mentor a team of Energy Analysts.
  • Assign work, monitor performance, and conduct regular performance reviews.
  • Oversee onboarding, training, and development of team members.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and quality standards.
  • Manage team capacity, resource planning, and utilization targets.
• Project Management
  • Plan, manage, and execute consulting projects including energy audits, building condition assessments, and GHG reduction pathways.
  • Review project contracts, proposals, and scopes of work.
  • Monitor project timelines, budgets, deliverables, and quality control.
  • Ensure all deliverables meet technical and quality standards before submission.
  • Track and report on KPIs such as productivity, client satisfaction, and project profitability.
• Technical Oversight
  • Provide technical guidance on energy modelling, building systems, ECMs, and sustainability strategies.
  • Review and validate technical analysis, modelling outputs, and recommendations.
  • Support development of scalable solutions for building decarbonization.
• Client Management
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for local clients.
  • Build and maintain long‑term client relationships through regular meetings and check‑ins.
  • Address client concerns and elevate issues when required.
  • Support project close‑out and hand‑off to internal stakeholders.
• Administrative Responsibilities
  • Approve timesheets, expenses, overtime, and time‑off requests.
  • Support conflict resolution and employee relations matters within the team.
  • Organize team‑building activities and co‑working sessions to strengthen collaboration.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Building Science, or a related field (required).
• Professional Engineering designation (P.Eng.) is an asset.
• Minimum 3‑5 years of experience in energy consulting, building systems, or sustainability.
• Minimum 1‑2 years of experience supervising or mentoring technical staff.
• Experience with project management, budgeting, and client relationship management.
• Experience with energy audits, ECMs, and energy modelling software (e.g., RETScreen, eQuest) is an asset.
• Strong leadership and team‑building abilities.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and visual).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Willingness to use personal mobile phone for business purposes.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Experience managing hybrid, remote, or distributed teams.
• Self‑starter with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Experience working with First Nations communities and/or non‑profit organizations is considered an asset.

Why Join SPG?

• Work on meaningful retrofit projects that directly support climate action.
• Be part of a collaborative, quick‑moving organization with room to shape how projects are delivered.
• Competitive salary with opportunities to grow alongside the business.