Director of Energy Management & Decarbonization
State University of New York at Buffalo
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Resumo da oferta
The University at Buffalo seeks a dynamic Director of Energy Management & Decarbonization to lead campus wide energy strategies, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and advance climate neutrality across operations.
The role partners with Facilities, Sustainability, and leadership to implement policies, manage energy projects, optimize building performance, and secure incentives while guiding a growing energy team toward measurable results.
Qualificações
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, energy, or related field.
- Proven history of energy management, utilities or decarbonization planning with measurable savings.
- Expertise with building systems (HVAC, BAS/BMS), energy metering/analytics, and M&V.
- Familiarity with energy modeling and tracking software and carbon accounting systems.
- Strong project management and vendor/contractor oversight skills.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills; valid driver’s license.
Responsabilidades
- Lead development and evaluation of campus-wide energy policies and guidelines.
- Collaborate on energy-focused capital and operational projects to improve efficiency and decarbonization.
- Oversee utility billing, cost allocations, budgeting, and procurement of energy resources.
- Manage campus energy metering, data collection, and analytics for energy performance.
- Oversee KPI development and reporting for energy and carbon metrics.
- Identify and manage energy incentives and grants with internal stakeholders.
- Advance building performance, commissioning, and decarbonization initiatives.
- Partner with Sustainability and Communications to report progress and raise awareness.
- Assess, build, and lead an energy management team with clear roles and leadership.
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Descrição da oferta de emprego
Position Title Director of Energy Management & Decarbonization
University at Buffalo seeks a dynamic Director of Energy Management & Decarbonization to drive operational efficiency, energy conservation, clean energy adoption and aggressive emission reduction to accelerate the university’s pace in achieving greater resilience, sustainability, and climate neutrality.
Drawing on best practices in energy management and clean‑energy, the Director will develop and implement procedures, manage energy focused projects, and operational improvements aimed at reducing energy consumption, cutting greenhouse-gas emissions, and meeting New York State climate mandates (e.g., CLCPA ). Key responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:
- Lead the development, maintenance, and evaluation of campus wide policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines related to energy use, utilities management, electrification, building performance, carbon accounting, and decarbonization strategies. Ensure policies align with SUNY , New York State mandates (including CLCPA ), and UB’s Climate Action Plan, while balancing operational feasibility, financial impacts, and long-term institutional risk. Recommend policy changes to senior Facilities leadership and the Chief Sustainability Officer and participate in governance and compliance discussions affecting university operations. Serve on the University at Buffalo Climate Action Leadership Counsel with other senior leaders across the institution.
- Provide Strategic Collaboration on Energy‑Focused Capital and Operational Projects – Consult closely with design, planning, operations, and sustainability teams to incorporate energy efficiency, electrification, and decarbonization strategies into new construction and major renovation projects. Assess energy savings / decarbonization potential to ensure measurable energy performance improvements.
- Utility Account Management – Oversee utility billing, cost allocations, budget development and procurement of energy resources for the University.
- Manage Campus‑Wide Energy Metering and Performance Monitoring – Oversee metering infrastructure, data collection, and analytics for all campus utilities. Track and report progress on energy‑use intensity, utility cost performance, and carbon‑emission reductions driven by capital renewal, maintenance activities, and operational improvements.
- Oversee Utility KPI Development / Reporting – Oversee all internal and external utility related KPI development, and reporting. Examples include but are not limited to SUNY and New York State reporting under Executive Order 22, the Climate Leadership Community Protection Act, and other regulatory agencies.
- Identify, Secure, and Manage Energy Incentives and Grants – Proactively identify projects eligible for financial incentives; prepare business cases, coordinate applications with the Chief Sustainability Officer and Associate Vice President of Facilities, and cultivate relationships with utilities, state agencies, and other funding entities. Partner with faculty and staff in collaboration with the Chief Sustainability Officer to pursue competitive grant opportunities that advance UB’s energy and climate priorities.
- Advance Building Performance and Commissioning Efforts – Drive continuous improvement in building operations through collaboration with Facilities partners. Support commissioning and retro‑commissioning efforts to optimize system performance, extend asset life, and enhance occupant comfort and reliability.
- Advance Decarbonization Initiatives Across the Facilities Enterprise – Serve as a key driver of carbon‑reduction strategies and climate‑action implementation, ensuring alignment with the University’s Climate Action Plan, state mandates, and UB’s long‑term decarbonization goals.
- Partner with Sustainability and Communications Teams – Collaborate with UB Sustainability and University Communications teams to highlight progress, document successes, and promote awareness of UB’s energy and climate initiatives across the university community.
- Assess, Build, and Lead an Energy Management Team -Evaluate the operational, technical, and analytical needs of UB’s energy and decarbonization portfolio to determine the appropriate structure, size, and skill sets for an energy management team. Develop role definitions, participate in hiring, and provide ongoing leadership and supervision as the team is established. Foster a collaborative, high‑performance environment that supports UB’s strategic energy, utility, and carbon‑reduction goals.
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- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, energy, or related field.
- Proven history of progressively responsible experience in energy management, utilities or district‑energy operations, decarbonization planning, or large‑scale facilities management, with a demonstrated record of delivering measurable energy savings and greenhouse‑gas reductions.
- Demonstrated expertise with building systems ( HVAC , BAS / BMS ), energy metering and analytics, and measurement and verification (M&V), along with strong project management and vendor/contractor oversight skills.
- Familiarity with energy modeling and tracking software (e.g., building energy simulation tools, utility data platforms, carbon accounting systems) and the ability to use these tools to support forecasting, project evaluation, performance validation, and strategic planning.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills to manage multiple priorities and interact with diverse stakeholders.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) for daily administrative and reporting tasks.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Advanced degree in engineering, energy, or related field.
- Certified Energy Manager ( CEM ) or equivalent certifications.
- Experience with microgrids, energy storage, building electrification, and utility rate structures.
- Familiarity with GHG Protocol (Scopes 1–3), New York State’s CLCPA compliance requirements, and higher‑education sustainability reporting frameworks.
- Experience with Energy CAP .
Driving Requirements A Class D driver’s license is a required minimum qualification for this position. Employees must operate university owned vehicles for business purposes and be enrolled in the LENS program to verify license validity.
Salary Range $125,000 - $150,000
Job Type Full-Time
Campus All Campuses
Is a background check required for this posting? Yes
Background Check Notification For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.
Contact's Name
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title
Contact's Title Chief Sustainability Officer
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Contact's Phone
Contact's Phone 716-645-2054
Posted
Posted 09/25/2026
Deadline for Internal Applicants
Deadline for Internal Applicants 10/24/2026
Deadline for External Applicants
Date to be filled
Date to be filled 12/31/2026
Number of References Required
Number of References Required 3
UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at diversity@buffalo.edu or by phone 716-645-2266.
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- * Are you a SUNY employee eligible for special consideration as a result of retrenchment?
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