Senior Energy Manager

NYC School Construction Authority; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization focused on building and improving NYC schools is seeking a Senior Energy Manager. This role involves overseeing energy management and sustainability initiatives to support the city's decarbonization targets. The ideal candidate will have extensive project management experience and a strong background in energy efficiency.

Benefits

Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available)

Prescription drug option

Dental and Vision coverage

NYC Qualified Pension Plan

Optional Retirement Savings Plans

Transit Check Program

Public Loan Forgiveness Program

Competitive paid time off (PTO) benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus six years of full-time experience in project management or related field.
• Four years in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop plans to meet emissions and energy reduction goals.
• Manage funding for energy projects.
• Support energy efficiency and clean energy project development.

Skills

Project Management

Energy Efficiency

Sustainability Planning

Budget Management

Technical Oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or related field

Job description

Build your career while building NYC schools!

Capital Plan Development is responsible for developing and implementing the Five-Year Capital Plan which outlines priorities for creating new school facilities as well as upgrading our existing buildings. The Fiscal Year 2020-2024 Five-Year Capital Plan totals $17 Billion and is broken out into three categories: Capacity, Capital Investment, and Mandated Programs. Through the execution of the Five-Year Capital Plan, the division plays a key role in shaping and defining the projects that will meet the complex and vital needs of our evolving school system. Capital Plan Development also oversees "Resolution A" ( Reso A) projects which are school-specific capital improvement or enhancement projects funded by the Borough Presidents or members of the New York City Council as well as manages the imple mentation of Mayoral initiatives.

Job Description Summary The Senior Energy Manager will sit within the Sustainability Planning Unit of the Capital Plan Management Department, which is responsible for strategic and capital planning on all sustainability-related projects. Working closely with the Director of Strategic Planning for Sustainability, internal stakeholders, and in close partnership the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) Division of Energy Management (DEM), the Senior Energy Manager will primarily be charged with helping to develop and oversee a portfolio-wide energy management and sustainability program to support decarbonization targets. This includes close cooperation and coordination with multiple stakeholders on a wide variety of areas including budget management and energy efficiency program development and coordination in new and existing buildings to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption at City schools. Job Description

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of the Energy Manager are expected to include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Support development of plans to meet the City’s emissions and energy reduction goals. In conjunction with the Architecture & Engineering and Construction Management Departments and the SCA’s Office of Design and Construction Innovation, identify energy conservation measures that can be implemented at scale, and support the SCA’s contribution to the City’s emissions reduction mandates, including compliance with targets set as part of the Local Law 97 Implementation Action Plan. Provide technical inputs to energy and carbon neutrality planning efforts. Working with internal and external stakeholders, support energy policy and planning activities such as responding to new and revised local laws, and other demands.
• Manage funding to ensure the SCA has access to appropriate project implementation mechanisms. Manage allocated energy funding resources – including supporting the execution of Intra-City agreements if needed, reprogramming of unspent project funding, and providing input on funding requests.
• Support the development and implementation of energy efficiency and/or clean energy projects.
  • Project development: In close collaboration with the SCA’s Design, Construction, and Innovation Management team, provide input on capital project planning to identify and pursue energy project opportunities. Advocate for and support installation of large-scale clean energy and innovative technology projects across the SCA’s portfolio. Review and make recommendations on proposed energy efficiency projects. This will include reviewing scope reports for electrification projects and providing feedback to the design team.
  • Project implementation: support the management of a portfolio of energy efficiency capital projects to ensure proper, timely, and cost-efficient completion. Provide technical and administrative oversight to project managers and staff on ongoing energy projects. Help identify major risks and project delivery issues when projects are not meeting their anticipated scope, schedule, or budget.
• Manage energy and GHG emissions reduction tracking, performance management and reporting . Oversee data collection and tracking required to ensure accurate reporting in a range of areas, including overall energy project status, estimated energy and GHG reductions, carbon capital budgeting, etc. Lead and/or support reporting of project progress and milestones to SCA leadership and/or other City stakeholders (e.g., DCAS DEM). Review or perform calculations as needed to verify the reasonableness and accuracy of estimated energy usage reductions, energy cost savings, and avoided emissions for proposed energy efficiency projects.
• Spearhead strategic planning on innovative sustainability solutions. Assess research and reports presented to the SCA for feasibility.
• Innovative Solutions. Serve as the liaison from the Capital Plan Management department on internal and external discussions about innovative energy solutions and help set up the implementation framework for any unique solutions that are viable.
• Evaluate proposed energy conservation measures for individual projects. Evaluate energy conservation and resiliency measures proposed by design teams to determine whether the benefits justify use of available funding.
• Provide overall support for the SCA’s and City’s mission. Participate in ad hoc and special projects as needed. Act as a resource/subject matter expert on the SCA’s energy management and sustainability work.
• Mentor junior team members and interns as needed.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree plus six (6) years of full-time experience in project management, design, construction, operations, administration, architectural, or mechanical/plumbing estimation or a related field; four years must have been in a supervisory (supervision of subordinate employees) or management (manage a function, unit, or process) capacity; or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education/Skills:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, architecture, applied science, environmental science, public policy or related field
• Familiarity with energy management, design and implementation of programs, or environmental research
• Understanding of building energy systems and energy efficiency technologies
• Knowledge of energy savings calculations and emissions calculation methodologies
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) a plus.

Posting Closing Date: Until Filled

Civil Service Classification: Competitive

Salary Range: Up to $120,000

Education Baccalaureate Certifications (if required) Work Experience Six years of full time experience in project management, design, construction, operations, administration, architectural, or mechanical/plumbing estimation or a related field; four years must have been in a supervisory (supervision of subordinate employees) or management (manage a function, unit, or process) capacity; or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.

It is the policy of the New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, the NYCSCA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals.

We offer excellent benefits including:

* Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available)

* Prescription drug option

* Dental and Vision coverage

* NYC Qualified Pension Plan

* Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options

* Transit Check Program

* Public Loan Forgiveness Program

* Competitive paid time off (PTO) benefits

The SCA is interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. The SCA is not able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees