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Climate Change Project Manager

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Location Texas - America North
Town/City Houston TX US 77084
Salary Range Dependent on Experience
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Mid Level
Deadline 01/02/2009
Company Name DNV
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Job Title :Climate Change Project Manager
Division/Department :Climate Change
Location :1. Houston TX US 77084
2. San Francisco CA US 94104
Job Description :
Det Norske Veritas (DNV) is a global provider of services for managing risk. An independent foundation with the objective of safeguarding life, property and the environment, DNV comprises 300 offices in 100 countries, with more than 8,000 employees.
DNV's unique risk management approach to services provides us with the possibility to offer innovative services that meet customers' needs across industries and countries. DNV is recognized as a trusted partner for improved quality, safety and efficient operations in high risk global industries. The foundation was established in Norway in 1864, and has its headquarters outside Oslo.

We are currently seeking for a U.S. Climate Change Project Manager.

Responsibilities will include varying facets of advanced technical assessments, verifications and reviews and technical problem solving relating to complex PDD validations, CDM/JI verifications, energy/utility industry projects in GHG inventory/baseline verifications or project verifications under voluntary /mandatory programs.

Full responsibility of the Climate change operation in the country and accountability for business results, customer satisfaction, people satisfaction and financial success.


Responsibilities will include varying facets of advanced technical assessments, verifications and reviews and technical problem solving relating to complex PDD validations, CDM/JI verifications, energy/utility industry projects in GHG inventory/baseline verifications or project verifications under voluntary /mandatory programs.
The project manager will be participating in parts or all the project management consisting on:
- Marketing responsibilities:
- Acquisition of new projects (depending on level of involvement in BD)
- Elaboration of project proposals for bidding
- Once contract has been reviewed by legal and signed under the chart of authority
- Put team together that will participate in the full process
- Project management phase:
- Background process: advanced technical analysis and document review.
- Follow document and office process as required by the standard
- Field work
- Project reporting
- Project review
- Ensuring payment according to contract
- Annual visits/surveys- if established by contract
- Hand in and close of project
- Travel is required
Depending on level of experience, the responsibilities handled: size, difficulty of project, and disciplines involved will vary
Job Requirements :Experience
0-2 years hands-on experience in GHG quantification, verification/validation and/or GHG auditing for company inventories and/or emission reduction projects 
Training experience

Knowledge
A minimum of 4 years of experience, including relevant industry specialization, business development and management are required.
Knowledge of GHG policies, regulations, programs, registry requirements, protocols and standards, in particular: WBCSD/WRI GHG Protocol, ISO 14064, CCAR, CCX, RGGI, 1605b, US EPA Climate Leaders, Green-e, VCS, EU-ETS, and CDM/JI, etc.
Knowledge of the local reality

Qualifications
Bachelors Science, environmental science, engineering, finance, business, economics
Good mathematical background
Good understanding and knowledge of finances and economy linked to climate change
Fluency in English, both written and spoken, and working knowledge of other languages would be valuable
Ability to work with in multicultural environments

Skills & Abilities
Strong interpersonal skills, strong affinity for teamwork and the ability to work independently and to undertake individual initiatives
High level organizational skills and project management skills, with ability to meet strict deadlines and to set and adjust priorities and to adapt to change
Strong reasoning, analytical and evaluation skills, excellent judgment, ability to assess trends and identify opportunities

Other Qualities
Leadership Skills
Communication skills (intercultural communication)
Extensive travel required
Ethics
Passion for Climate Change
Career Level :Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff)
Education :Bachelor's Degree
Job Type :Full Time
Hire Type :Direct
Req. Code :117
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