Campus Utilities & Energy Leader

The California State University; Pomona (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The California State University, Pomona campus seeks a seasoned Utilities & Energy Manager within Facilities Planning and Management to lead utility systems planning, energy strategies, and major capital projects. You will oversee preventive maintenance, energy conservation measures, and regulatory compliance, coordinating with design and maintenance teams to support campus growth and decarbonization.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5–7 years in utilities/energy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required and relevant to facilities/utilities.
• Must demonstrate leadership and strategic planning abilities.
• Strong experience in energy management, sustainability initiatives, and budgeting.
• Experience supervising staff, contractors, or vendors.
• Knowledge of utility operations, maintenance, and lifecycle planning.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance programs to maximize asset performance and reliability.
• Oversee energy management, sustainability initiatives, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with Design/Construction and Maintenance teams on capital projects.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cost recovery in a public university setting.
• Provide technical leadership for utility systems and incident response.
• Plan and implement decarbonization and energy efficiency strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Financial management

Project management

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Energy Management, Sustainability, Environmental Science or Management, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

The California State University, Pomona campus seeks a seasoned Utilities & Energy Manager within Facilities Planning and Management to lead utility systems planning, energy strategies, and major capital projects. You will oversee preventive maintenance, energy conservation measures, and regulatory compliance, coordinating with design and maintenance teams to support campus growth and decarbonization.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5–7 years in utilities/energy