Hi, I’m
Joseph Kugler
N Abington Twp.,PA
Summary
Accomplished Program Manager with 12+ years’ experience in successfully leading enterprise-wide energy projects, prioritizing operational efficiency enhancements, driving transformative process improvements, and delivering stakeholder benefits. A results-driven team leader with an entrepreneurial mindset, strong sense of responsibility, and unwavering accountability.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
1
Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
1
Lighting Certified (LC)
Work History
Wesco Energy SolutionsN Abington Twp., PA
Program Manager (Remote)
03.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Lead team of national project managers and subcontractor partners in the execution of large-scale energy upgrade projects
- Manage project planning, resource allocation, and implementation, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget
- Promote effective communication between cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and subcontractors, resulting in streamlined collaboration and delivery of high-quality outcomes
- Provide outstanding service to clients through effective communication and prompt issue resolution to facilitate future business opportunities
- Played key role in reducing billing margin leak by 26%
Sylvania Lighting ServicesItasca, IL
National Account Manager (Project Manager)
03.2016 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Managed energy upgrade projects for a portfolio of large national accounts
- Built successful project plans covering objectives, resources and staffing to meet objectives, budgets and schedules
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts
- Kept strong pulse on project budget, progress and technical problems
Sylvania Lighting ServicesItasca, IL
Energy Auditor
10.2010 - 03.2016
Job overview
- Performed several hundred investment-grade energy audits to determine baseline energy usage and identify potential energy savings via upgraded building lighting and controls systems
- Communicated regularly with all levels of customer management from executive team to facility maintenance department
- Developed energy savings proposals to meet client IRR requirements while also conforming to Federal and state laws
Education
Pennsylvania State UniversityUniversity Park, PA
Bachelor of Science from Energy Business And Finance
2009
Skills
- Project Management Plan development
- Strong communication with stakeholders
- Familiarity with EnergyStar Portfolio Manager
- Team building and motivation
- Remote team management
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Energy Industry-specific knowledge
- firm fixed price (FFP) contract experience
- Contract negotiation and review
Certification
Certified Energy Manager, CEM - Association of Energy Engineers
Lighting Certified, LC - NCQLP
Affiliations
Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteHybridTimeline
Program Manager (Remote)
Wesco Energy Solutions
03.2020 - Current
National Account Manager (Project Manager)
Sylvania Lighting Services
03.2016 - 03.2020
Energy Auditor
Sylvania Lighting Services
10.2010 - 03.2016
Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Science from Energy Business And Finance
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