Decarbonization Manager

University of Vermont; Burlington (VT); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Background check included

Job summary

University of Vermont is seeking a Decarbonization Manager to advance campus energy benchmarking, incentive tracking, and the annual greenhouse gas inventory. You will help develop decarbonization strategies across energy efficiency, renewables, and conservation, and prepare reports and visuals for internal and public audiences.

The role collaborates with the Physical Plant Department and Planning, Design & Construction to integrate decarbonization into projects of all scales, including managing

Qualifications

• Experience in energy management, renewables, and energy program implementation.
• Experience tracking greenhouse gas inventories and energy policy interpretation.
• Ability to lead projects with cross‑department collaboration and provide reports.
• Strong communication skills for presentations, reports, and data visuals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead building energy benchmarking, utility rebate tracking, and GHG inventory activities.
• Develop decarbonization strategies related to energy efficiency, conservation, and renewables.
• Create reports, presentations, and data visualizations for internal and public audiences.
• Collaborate with Physical Plant and other partners to identify decarbonization opportunities.

Skills

Energy management

Renewables

Energy efficiency

GHG tracking

Project management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related fields

Master's degree in related field

Tools

PowerBi

Energy STAR Portfolio Manager

GRITS

LEED

WELL

PE Certification

CEM

Job description

Decarbonization Manager

Posting Summary

The Decarbonization Manager focuses on advancing the buildings, energy and climate goals in the University of Vermont's Comprehensive Sustainability Plan and supports programs that contribute to the Office of Sustainability's mission of bridging academics and operations to advance campus sustainability. This position leads building energy benchmarking, utility rebate tracking, and the University's annual greenhouse gas inventory and uses this data to develop decarbonization strategy. They support the development and implementation of decarbonization strategies related to energy efficiency, conservation, and renewables. They develop reports, presentations, and data visualizations for internal and public audiences. They lead tracking of relevant energy and climate policy to inform institutional decision‑making. This person collaborates closely with technical staff in Physical Plant Department and Planning, Design & Construction to identify decarbonization opportunities and support sustainable design integration across projects of all scales. This includes direct management of selected projects, and management or support of ongoing programs including the Sustainable Campus Fund, Green Labs, Sustainable Solutions Lab and Energy Eco‑Reps.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, energy systems, environmental science, sustainability, building science, construction management, architecture, business or other relevant fields.
• Three years of relevant work experience in energy management, renewables, energy efficiency, energy program management, GHG tracking, construction management, project management, sustainability, program implementation or other relevant fields.
• Familiarity with utility, building, HVAC and energy distribution system operations.
• Ability to interpret energy policy and climate targets.
• Ability to inform broad decarbonization strategies and recommend specific opportunities.
• Ability to work effectively without direct technical supervision. Comfortable seeking support and collaborating regularly across departments.
• Ability to lead committees or planning processes and manage projects and programs.
• Ability to communicate technical topics to general audiences, including students, staff, faculty and leadership. Experience giving presentations, writing reports, and visualizing data.
• Ability to effectively manage projects, including collaborating with utility partners, managing contractors, and coordinating internal stakeholders.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, excellent file management.

Desirable Qualifications

• Understanding of greenhouse gas emissions tracking and carbon offset market.
• Experience completing financial analysis of projects.
• Experience working with centralized or district energy systems.
• Experience working in higher education and working with faculty and students.
• Holds a current green building certification (ex: LEED, WELL, etc)Professional Engineer (PE) Certification or CEM (Certified Energy Manager)Experience using PowerBi, Energy STAR Portfolio Manager or GRITS.
• Masters degree in related field.
• Demonstrated experience across minimum qualification categories.
• Experience supervising students or other employees.

Anticipated Pay Range

$65,000 - $80,000 annually

Other Information

Should the selected candidate possess an Engineering degree and significant years of experience, pay above the anticipated pay range may be possible.

Special Conditions

A probationary period may be required, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position

FLSA

Exempt

Union Position

Yes, UVMSU

Job Location

Burlington, Vermont, United States

Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

Open Until Filled

Department

Office of Sustainability/11110

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE

37.5

Term (months per year)

12

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