Energy and Utilities Manager

About the Position

George Mason University is recruiting for a Manager to lead its Energy and Utilities Management Program. You’ll be a State employee of Virginia, working at the Fairfax campus and becoming part of the George Mason University patriot team.

We want someone reliable who takes pride in their work, and will make a noticeable contribution to Facilities & Campus Operations at George Mason University. George Mason’s Facilities & Campus Operations department is committed to providing a safe, functional, and clean community experience at the university. So, what’s in it for you?

• Lots of leave, including paid annual leave, paid holidays, paid sick leave, paid two-week winter break (please note – the break employees often receive during the holiday season is not regularly guaranteed and is subject to annual approval).
• Free tuition, up to 12 credit hours during the academic year, and professional development. Yes, you can earn a college education while earning a salary.
• Commuter Choice Transit Benefit.
• Virginia Retirement System Hybrid Plan.
• Patriot Perks discounts to restaurants, events, and more!

• Health/dental/vision benefits.
• Tuition dependent benefit (restrictions apply).

• Provides technical and operational leadership for campus energy and utility systems management.
• Supports utility services including electricity, natural gas, water, and sewer.
• Manages utility billing processes to ensure accuracy, as well as timely resolution of discrepancies for both external payments and internal processing.
• Develops, monitors, and updates the University’s energy and utilities budgets; and
• Forecasts utility consumption and costs using historical data, operational trends, and utility projections where available.

• Leads or supports energy efficiency and conservation initiatives.
• Develops a retro-commissioning program, with the support of a retro-commissioning engineer, to ensure building systems operate as designed and measure savings.
• Conducts or coordinates building energy audits to identify deficiencies, savings opportunities, and operational improvements; and
• Promotes best practices in energy management and operational efficiency across campus facilities.

• Leads energy procurement strategies, including evaluation of rate structures, contracts, and suppliers.
• Manages participation in utility demand response and load management programs.
• Coordinates with utility providers and energy markets to optimize cost, risk, and performance outcomes; and
• Supports institutional goals related to energy resilience and long-term planning.

• Oversees campus utility metering infrastructure and energy data management systems.
• Ensures accurate data collection, analysis, and validation for performance tracking.
• Develops and delivers regular energy and utilities performance reports to leadership; and
• Monitors energy savings through continuous measurement and verification processes.

• Ensures energy and utilities programs align with the University’s strategic plans, financial objectives, and sustainability priorities.
• Stays current with applicable regulations, codes, and industry best practices; and
• Supports long‑term planning related to efficiency, resiliency, and infrastructure modernization.

• Supervises and provides leadership to the Energy & Utilities Management team.
• Assigns work, sets priorities, evaluates performance, and supports staff development.
• Fosters effective working relationships with campus stakeholders; and
• Builds and maintains partnerships with external utilities, contractors, and service providers.

• Related tasks assigned by the supervisor and department head.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Generally, at least 5 years of experience in energy or utilities management;
• Significant professional experience in a technical role, identifying…