Campus Energy & Utilities Leader

Opt For Healthy Living; Pomona (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cal Poly Pomona's Facilities Planning and Management department seeks a Senior Utilities Manager to lead campus utility infrastructure, energy management, and sustainability initiatives. You will oversee maintenance, project delivery, regulatory compliance, and cost control across electrical, water, natural gas, and central plant systems.

With 5–7 years in utilities or facilities operations and proven leadership, you will guide budgeting, capital projects, and strategic planning to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Energy Management, Sustainability, or related field.
• 5–7 years in utilities, energy management, or facilities operations.
• 3–5 years supervising staff, contractors, or vendors.
• Experience with maintenance programs for complex utility/building systems.
• Strong leadership, budgeting, and project management skills.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks governing utility operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead campus utility infrastructure, energy management, and sustainability initiatives.
• Oversee maintenance, preventive/predictive programs, and reliability of critical systems.
• Drive capital projects, budgeting, and long-term strategic planning.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, safety, and cost control across utilities.
• Collaborate with Design/Construction, FP&M, and campus stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Communication

Strategic planning

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering/Facilities/Energy/Sustainability)

Tools

BAS

EMS

Energy management software

Job description

Cal Poly Pomona's Facilities Planning and Management department seeks a Senior Utilities Manager to lead campus utility infrastructure, energy management, and sustainability initiatives. You will oversee maintenance, project delivery, regulatory compliance, and cost control across electrical, water, natural gas, and central plant systems.

With 5–7 years in utilities or facilities operations and proven leadership, you will guide budgeting, capital projects, and strategic planning to ensure