Reporting directly to the Director of Capital Planning and Construction, the Director of Sustainability and Energy Management provides expertise and leadership in developing strategies and implementing initiatives to achieve the District’s sustainability and energy efficiency goals. As the point person for all sustainable initiatives, the position works closely with facility managers and engineers, administrative and academic staff, and student groups to support City Colleges’ ongoing commitment to sustainable practices in areas to include environmental management, energy efficient facilities, recycling, conservation awareness, alternative transportation, and green building standards. Performs related duties as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Develops and implements District-wide sustainability plan. Works collaboratively with key stakeholders to identify opportunities and to develop strategies and programs for sustainability initiatives. Research best practices used in the public and private sector for ideas and concepts to support the District’s sustainability goals.
- Manages District’s contracts with utility providers (gas, water, electricity). Conducts in-depth analysis of utility usage and energy consumption levels, research trends in utility rates, and develops building/campus energy consumption models and baselines. Makes recommendations for negotiating contract agreements on utility rates based on data.
- Leads District’s participation in utility curtailment programs, reviewing program guidelines and identifying opportunities to maximize potential utility rebates. Confers with utility vendors and building engineers to establish energy efficiency/reduction goals and manages the energy reduction process.
- Researches potential grants and other funding sources and identifies opportunities for external funding for sustainable initiatives and energy incentives. Prepares grant and funding applications in collaboration with the Office of Institutional Advancement.
- Manages the District’s landscaping contract, ensuring contract’s scope of services includes sustainable landscape management practices and promotes a green campus environment. Coordinates with Procurement Services in awarding of contract, monitoring vendor performance across campuses, and approving contract payments.
- Manages the District’s waste hauling contract and recycling initiative. Coordinates reporting with waste haulers, tracks recycled quantities for rebates and billing purposes, and works with building engineers and custodial staff on pollution prevention initiatives.
- Manages district-wide contracts for environmental consulting services (e.g., water testing, asbestos abatement, chemical disposal, etc.).
- Project manager for capital improvement projects relating to retro-commissioning of HVAC systems and equipment increasing energy efficiency of buildings. Manages contract’s life cycle including preparing scope of services; reviewing specifications; selection of contractors; conferring with contractors and Chief Engineers on progress; and ensuring all requirements are met.
- Provides expertise on sustainability and energy efficiency resources to project managers responsible for new construction, commissioning, and retro-commissioning of facilities, systems, and equipment, including building automation systems.
- Works with Chief Engineers to reduce energy usage including use of building automation systems, occupancy sensors, variable speed controls and other energy use tools.
- Works with Academic Affairs/Student Services and student environmental groups and organizations to plan and coordinate various “green” activities and events.
- Promotes sustainable practices (recycling, bicycling, waste reduction, energy monitoring) across campuses.
- Advocates for integrating best practices in sustainability and energy use in the operations of campus facilities, incorporating green space across campuses, and including environmental stewardship goals in the District’s strategic plan.
- Maintains records and prepares various management reports and required annual reports on sustainability initiatives, status of energy efficiency/conservation programs, recycling and waste reduction, and related sustainability and environmental issues.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports To Director-Capital Planning & Construction
Direct Supervision None
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Management, Sustainability, Urban Planning, or a related field, supplemented by at least four years of relevant experience. Master’s degree preferred.
- Work experience with sustainability and energy management programs in a higher education institution setting highly desirable.
- Knowledge of sustainability issues and best practices and commitment to institutional and societal sustainability.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the facilities management and operations within institutions of higher education.
- Knowledge and experience in building commissioning and re-commissioning process.
- Project management skills and proven ability to manage re-commissioning projects of varying size and complexity.
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with staff, contractors, faculty, students and other internal and external stakeholders to build partnerships.
- Ability to travel across the District to campuses and satellite sites.
- Ability and willingness to work weekends and evenings as required.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
WE OFFER: Excellent health and welfare benefit package and long-term savings and investment programs including 403(b) & 457(b) Investment Plans and a pension plan with the State University Retirement System (SURS) Plan. Generous vacation, holiday, personal and sick days, and tuition reimbursement. For a more detailed overview of benefits, please visit the benefits page of our website.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire.
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