Energy and Utility Operations Manager, Facilities Management
Job Opening ID: 998642
Job Description:
The Energy and Utility Operations Manager develops and executes a strategic energy conservation and high impact utility program to increase efficiencies for the College. The position provides oversight and manages functional areas that include energy (electricity, natural gas and other fuels), water/sewer and solid waste.
Duties & Responsibilities:
•Develops, plans, organizes, coordinates and directs the College’s utility management program and utility tracking database
•Analyzes, recommends, and implements changes to existing building systems for the purpose of improving operating efficiency
•Researches best practices for energy conservation; promotes the College’s energy conservation programs to both internal and external constituents
•Reviews and provides input on HVAC, lighting and other building systems being considered on facility projects
•Identifies potential funding sources for proposed projects and pursues available federal and state grant funding opportunities or utility incentive programs
•Conducts life cycle cost analyses, return on investment and other financial reviews in developing and presenting business cases
Minimum Requirements:
•Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, resource management, business administration or related field and eight (8) years of related experience; or Master’s degree in engineering, environmental science, resource management, business administration or related field and four (4) years of related experience
•All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution
•Knowledge of energy conservation principles, green building principles and concepts of sustainability
•Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations, national standards, building codes relating to applicable areas of energy management and sustainability, including but not limited to electricity, water gas recycling, refuse, and carbon emission
•Experience in analyzing building and system energy consumption patterns to identify efficiency improvements
•Experience managing facilities operations, energy and maintenance contracts and financial management of projects