Energy & Sustainability Manager

Responsibilities

• Possess in-depth knowledge of all mechanical, electrical, life safety and building automation systems to work positively with customers, fellow employees, outside contractors and vendors
• Work directly with Critical Environment teams to pilot client programs and services to capture business savings and revenue generating activities that improved client value
• Oversee client's energy curtailment program, assessing the various programs available, establishing a rapport with the various providers and making recommendations on behalf of the client accordingly
• Lead Corporate Sustainability Advisory Board and employee engagement. Expertly advise on implementation activities, project budgets, data collection, reporting and client education activities
• Develop, administer, and manage risk and opportunity assessments for new technologies investigations
• Report on corporate sustainability goals, energy metrics, and other key performance indicators
• Research and evaluate options, present recommendations, and implement programs for reducing energy usage, related conservation programs, and their related costs, for portfolio
• Analyze energy projects in relation to existing market alternatives, cost, current infrastructure, implementation feasibility, and available incentive programs
• Become familiar with existing client contract to identify revenue generating opportunities
• Prepare and present presentations to both internal and external clients to articulate information to others inside and outside of the organization
• Prepares scope of work details for new and existing projects
• Become familiar with web-based integrated building monitoring and control interface system, and oversee its continued development and maintenance
• Drive design and delivery of communication and engagement strategies to increase employee knowledge of sustainability
• Be responsible for reporting of program results (external/internal), including the completion and distribution of the sustainability and energy reports and independent client reporting
• Become familiar with the various tools for measuring carbon footprint and work to utilize in conjunction with energy and related conservation programs
• All other duties as assigned by Technical Services Lead

Requirements

• BS in engineering or related field
• 5+ years of experience in class A office spaces or college/ university facilities
• 2 to 3 years’ experience developing and implementing energy management, and sustainability programs
• Certification in two or more of the following areas: USGBC (LEED), IFMA (SFP), AEE (CEM),
• Familiarity with the following associations and programs such as but not limited to:
  • Association of Energy Engineers
  • ISO
    • 16813:2006 Building environment design -- Indoor environment -- General principles
    • 15392:2008 Sustainability in building construction -- General principles
    • 21929-1:2011 Sustainability in building construction -- Sustainability indicators - Part 1
    • TR 37150:2014 Smart community infrastructures -- Review of existing activities relevant to metrics
  • Demand response/curtailment
  • EPA Energy Star for buildings
  • LEED Green Building Certification programs
  • Earth Policy Institute
  • Global Exchange
  • Apollo Alliance
  • Natural Resources Canada
• Experience with alternative power sources, energy conservation retrofits, and carbon offsets
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, with senior managerial and executive level personnel

Physical Requirements

• Involves work of a general office nature; typically includes extended periods of sitting and/or operation of a computer for up to 8 hours a day
• May involve periods of standing, such as operating at a copier/fax/scanner
• Regularly required to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to write and type
• Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you
• Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented orally and in writing
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing and orally so others will understand
• Regularly required to utilize vision abilities, allowing reading of printed material, graphics, and computer displays

KEY COMPETENCIES
1. Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
2. Technical Proficiency
3. Problem Solving/Analysis
4. Customer Focus
5. Financial Management
6. Leadership
7. Relationship Management
8. Team Orientation
9. Vendor Management
10. Multi-Tasking
IMPORTANT EDUCATION

• Bachelors degree in Facilities Management, Corporate Real Estate, Project Management or Business Administration required

IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 8-10 years of facility management experience with at least 3 years at the level of Facility Manager
• Experience in leasing, construction, engineering and all facets of property operation and building management
• Experience with human resource and performance management processes
• Experience with critical system environments preferred
• CMMS/Work Order Management experience preferred