Building Systems Efficiency Supervisor / Building Performance Analyst IV/S

Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University is seeking a Building Systems Efficiency Supervisor to lead the Building Performance Services team in advancing campus energy efficiency across new and existing facilities.

The role focuses on estimating, planning, and directing energy systems projects, with the ability to collaborate with academic units, student groups, consultants, and utility partners to maximize MSU resources and achieve energy goals.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in mechanical, electrical, HVAC/energy, or applied engineering.
• Eight+ years of related experience in operations, energy analysis, and facilities management.
• Possession of a valid vehicle operator's license at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex multi-craft projects in Planon and Power BI, including estimating, design, procurement and scheduling.
• Provide control system estimating, design (including detailed AutoCAD drawings), SME technical assistance, and oversee contracted labor.
• Oversee day-to-day operations in a working supervisor capacity for the Building Systems Efficiency Team and oversee ECM activities.
• Lead energy-related initiatives with internal and external partners to meet campus energy efficiency goals.
• Review project payments, approve payments, and coordinate required inspections.

Skills

Energy modeling/analysis

Project management

Operations & facilities management

HVAC controls systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, HVAC/energy, or applied engineering

Tools

Planon

Power BI

AutoCAD drawings

Job description

Working/Functional Title

Building Systems Efficiency Supervisor

Position Summary

Salary: $106,100.00 - $129,600.00 annually depending on experience. MSU Benefits - Free comprehensive health care for you and your family as well as a 10% contribution toward your retirement; Generous sick, vacation, personal and holiday time; Eligible to work a partial remote schedule. Regular attendance is required to meet business and customer needs.

This is a working supervisor position overseeing the Building Performance Services - Building Systems Efficiency Team consisting of Energy efficiency / operational optimization engineering , existing building commissioning and energy / control systems project management. The position will focus on energy efficiency of building systems, ensuring the annual Energy Conservation Measures (ECM) list is created, accurate, relevant and prioritized for optimum results. In doing so, partnerships with academic units, student groups, consultants and various utility teams will be required in order maximize effectiveness of MSU resources in our fulfillment of meeting our campus energy efficiency goals.

The technical focus of the position is responsible for estimating, planning, designing, directing, inspecting, and analyzing the installation, construction, alteration, operation, and repair of highly complex mechanical, structural, electrical, environmental, electronic, and computer-based systems across new and existing campus facilities. The role provides conceptual planning and develops cost estimate s for large scale, campus wide projects; produces design plans and specifications; and actively manages a substantial portfolio of ongoing projects.

Additional responsibilities include addressing customer concerns related to construction costs, serving as a public facing liaison with MSU stakeholders, reviewing and approving project payment applications, and authorizing payments. The role prepares detailed technical reports and cost studies; interviews, evaluates, schedules, and recommends employees; assigns internal skilled trades personnel to specialized projects; and negotiates with external contractors as needed. It also involves screening new suppliers, coordinating required State inspections, and maintaining internal system records.

Breakdown Of Responsibilities

• 40% Manage assigned, very complex multi-craft projects in Planon and Power BI, including estimating, design, project management, procurement, scheduling, inspection, manage internal skilled labor, and manage contracted labor, and project closeout.
• 20% Provide control system estimating, design (including detailed AutoCAD drawings), SME technical assistance, and oversee contracted labor to assist Building Services (Maintenance Services, Project Services and Building Performance Services).
• 20% Oversee day to day operations in a 'working supervisor' capacity to Building Systems Efficiency Team - which consists of Re-Commissioning Project Managers, Energy Systems Project Manager (PIA), Energy-Operations Engineer, Professional Aides and Student Employees. Responsibilities will consist of project assignments / priorities, annual reviews, leading the compilation of energy conservation measures (ECM list) , process management of internal and 3rd party Re-Cx, interface with Consumers Energy.
• 10% Lead energy related initiatives, both internal to IPF and externally focused to support the academic mission and meet our campus energy efficiency goals through collaboration with local utilities, campus research teams and industry partners.
• 10 % Provide technical SME support to Planning, Design and Construction as related to both new builds and existing system retrofits in the area of HVAC controls systems and other energy related systems.

This position will engage in high performing, leading edge practices, valuing people, partners and stewardship.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in mechanical, electrical, HVAC/energy or applied engineering, energy modeling/analysis, mathematics, and/or statistics; over eight years or related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in operations and maintenance of high-performance buildings, and in energy analysis/modeling, operations and facilities management; including design, methods, materials, codes, maintenance and operation of appropriate systems; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Possession of a valid vehicle operator's license at the time of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Work Hours

Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm and may require after-hours, weekend and holiday work.

Website

www.ipf.msu.edu

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Bidding Eligibility ends September 29, 2026 at 11:55 PM