Energy and Utilities Manager

Department:
Facilities & Campus Operations

Classification:
Engineering Technician 4

Job Category:
Classified Staff

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule:

Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Location:

Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type:
Hybrid Eligible

Sponsorship Eligibility:
Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Pay Band: 05

Salary:
Salary commensurate with education and experience - $133,000

Criminal Background Check:
Yes

Motor Vehicle Records Check:
Yes

About the Department:

George Mason University Facilities ensures a high-quality physical environment that supports the university's mission. We will be the technical and business experts of choice, trusted and confident by our students, faculty, and staff.

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?

Great benefits 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; and

* Patriot Perks discounts to restaurants, events, and more!

For you and your family…

* Health/dental/vision benefits; and

* Tuition dependent benefit (restrictions apply).

The Energy and Utilities Manager serves as the University's technical and programmatic lead for energy and utility systems, including responsibility for utilities billing, forecasting, budget management, energy procurement, demand response participation, metering management, retro-commissioning oversight, and the planning and execution of energy efficiency initiatives.

The Energy and Utilities Manager optimizes the University's energy and utilities portfolio by reducing consumption, improving operational efficiency, managing costs, and advancing performance through data-driven decision-making. Key responsibilities include conducting building audits to identify improvement opportunities, developing performance reporting, and ensuring continuous monitoring and verification of energy savings.

This position supervises the Energy & Utilities Management team, fostering strong collaboration with internal stakeholders across campus, building effective external partnerships with utilities and service providers, and ensuring alignment with the University's strategic objectives, financial goals, and sustainability priorities.

Responsibilities:

Energy & Utilities Program Management:

* 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.

Energy Efficiency & System Performance:

* 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.

Energy Procurement & Demand Response:

* 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.

Metering, Data Analytics & Performance Reporting:

* 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.

Strategic Alignment:

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