Energy Manager

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

Paid time off

403(b)

Education assistance

Job summary

Holy Cross Health is seeking an Energy Manager to plan, develop, and implement comprehensive energy programs across its Fort Lauderdale campus and affiliated sites. You will drive sustainability, reduce utility costs, and ensure compliance with ASHRAE 170 and TJC Physical Environment standards.

The role emphasizes building automation, regulatory compliance, and data-driven reporting. Relevant experience in healthcare facilities and BAS optimization is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years energy management experience; healthcare facilities preferred.
• CEM certification is a plus; EPA 608 certification preferred.
• Proficiency with BAS/Niagara, CMMS, and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage multi-year energy master plan aligned with Trinity Health sustainability goals.
• Analyze utility data and identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Administer energy budgets and prepare monthly dashboards for leadership.
• Oversee BAS/DDC systems (Tridium Niagara) programming and optimization.

Skills

Energy management

Healthcare facilities

CEM (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical training

Tools

Tridium Niagara BAS

CMMS Brightly Worxhub

MS Office

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: POSITION SUMMARY The Energy Manager is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing comprehensive energy management programs across Holy Cross Health's main campus and FSED locations. This position drives sustainability, reduces utility costs, and ensures compliance with ASHRAE 170 and TJC Physical Environment standards across approximately 1.5 million sq ft of healthcare real estate.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Energy Program Management

• Develop and manage multi-year energy master plan aligned with Trinity Health sustainability goals.
• Analyze utility consumption data and identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Administer energy budgets and prepare monthly energy dashboards for leadership.

Building Automation & Controls

• Oversee BAS/DDC systems (Tridium Niagara) including programming, optimization, and monitoring.
• Ensure HVAC schedules and setpoints comply with ASHRAE 170 and Joint Commission standards.
• Evaluate BAS integration requirements for capital projects including new FSED commissioning.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with TJC PE chapter, CMS CoP, ASHRAE 90.1, and NFPA 110.
• Maintain refrigerant tracking records per EPA Section 608.
• Coordinate with FPL on rebate programs and demand response initiatives.

Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

• Present energy performance reports and recommendations to Director of Engineering.
• Serve as SME for TJC/CMS survey readiness pertaining to energy and utilities management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree or equivalent technical training preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years energy management; healthcare facilities strongly preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: Certified Energy Manager (CEM) preferred; EPA Universal (608) preferred.
• Technology/Tools: Tridium Niagara BAS, CMMS (Brightly Worxhub), MS Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• LEED Accredited Professional or Sustainability certification.
• PMP credential or working knowledge of project management methodologies.
• Familiarity with Florida Building Code and Broward County energy ordinances.
• Experience with TJC accreditation surveys in a healthcare environment.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Energy analysis & utility benchmarking.
• BAS/Niagara controls optimization.
• TJC/CMS Physical Environment compliance.
• ASHRAE 90.1, 170 & NFPA 110/99 fluency.
• Capital project business case development.
• Dashboard reporting & data analysis.
• Stakeholder & executive communication.
• Contractor & vendor management.
• CMMS utilization for PM tracking.
• EPA Sec. 608 refrigerant compliance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to walk and navigate a large hospital campus and FSED locations.
• Occasional climbing of ladders and access to mechanical rooms and rooftops.
• Must comply with all Holy Cross Health infection control, PPE, and safety protocols.
• May be required to respond to after-hours emergencies or critical utility failures.

POSITION SUMMARY Purpose

The Energy Manager is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing comprehensive energy management programs across Holy Cross Health's main campus and FSED locations. This position drives sustainability, reduces utility costs, and ensures compliance with ASHRAE 170 and TJC Physical Environment standards across approximately 1.5 million sq ft of healthcare real estate.

What you will do

Energy Program Management

• Develop and manage multi-year energy master plan aligned with Trinity Health sustainability goals.
• Analyze utility consumption data and identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Administer energy budgets and prepare monthly energy dashboards for leadership.

Building Automation & Controls

• Oversee BAS/DDC systems (Tridium Niagara) including programming, optimization, and monitoring.
• Ensure HVAC schedules and setpoints comply with ASHRAE 170 and Joint Commission standards.
• Evaluate BAS integration requirements for capital projects including new FSED commissioning.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with TJC PE chapter, CMS CoP, ASHRAE 90.1, and NFPA 110.
• Maintain refrigerant tracking records per EPA Section 608.
• Coordinate with FPL on rebate programs and demand response initiatives.

Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

• Present energy performance reports and recommendations to Director of Engineering.
• Serve as SME for TJC/CMS survey readiness pertaining to energy and utilities management.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance.
• We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
• We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions.

Ministry/Facility Information

Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and a member of Trinity Health. We are committed to providing compassionate and holistic person-centered care. We are the only Catholic hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties and are not for profit. We are part of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Together, we serve people and communities in 21 states from coast to coast, providing nearly 2.8 million visits annually. Comprehensive benefits that start on your first day of work Retirement savings program with employer matching.

Legal Info

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.