Sr. Project​/Energy Manager CFREFOM

Overview

The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago. We prepare students for lifelong learning on our 273‑acre campus offering associate degrees and professional certificates.

As Sr. Project/Energy Manager, you will manage construction, renovation, HVAC, infrastructure and energy-related projects, serving as the technical resource for campus energy initiatives.

Responsibilities include:

• Support campus energy management initiatives in alignment with College operational goals.
• Coordinate and support RFQs, bids, A/E selection, project development, design and construction activities for assigned projects, including drawing/specification review, contractor coordination, permitting, budget tracking, schedule monitoring, and compliance with College design standards.
• Provide technical guidance and coordination support to Facilities staff, Purchasing, consultants, and contractors throughout project phases.
• Coordinate final occupancy and move‑in activities, O&M training and turnover, and follow through with proper project closeout procedures.
• Properly document all project activities and work progress, and maintain project records per established departmental procedures.
• Manage multiple construction projects of varying size and complexity simultaneously.
• Promote a comfortable indoor climate for learning and working.
• Work with Facilities and Engineering staff to support occupant comfort while improving energy efficiency.
• Provide technical recommendations regarding energy conservation initiatives, operational efficiencies, utility usage reduction, and sustainability efforts.
• Support development of long‑range energy and operational improvement initiatives.
• Assist the Engineering department in evaluating HVAC and energy related equipment maintenance.
• Develop training options and improvement plans to ensure optimal operations in the area of HVAC and energy equipment maintenance.
• Pursue an aggressive program to reduce College costs for energy.
• Assume responsibility for compiling, maintaining and filing all energy reports, billings and other documents required.
• Utilize consultants when necessary to identify energy conservation measures.
• Compile utility budgets and energy conservation measure cost estimates based upon documented program needs.
• Apply grants and pursue outside funding sources for equipment retrofits.
• Monitor all facilities design and construction activities as related to energy management.
• Review and recommend maintenance supply and equipment purchases to ensure energy efficient replacements are being specified.
• Assist with review of utility agreements, utility rate structures, and energy purchasing options and make recommendations regarding energy fuel selection.
• Implement the policies established by federal and state law as well as local board policy in the area of energy conservation.
• Prepare and maintain reports related to energy usage, utility performance, and program effectiveness.
• Articulate the College's mission and goals in the area of energy management to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
• Provide support to the CMMS data entry, tracking, and reporting related to facilities and energy systems.
• Provide input on capital improvement needs related to assigned projects and energy systems.
• Serve as project manager for assigned energy, HVAC

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering management, construction management, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university required.
  • Professional Energy Manager Certification (CEM) preferred.
• Experience:
  • Three to five years experience in construction and/or construction project management required.
  • Extensive knowledge of general construction (new construction and renovation projects), construction law, building codes and life safety codes, accessibility codes, and other related legal and safety requirements required.
  • Knowledge of energy management program development required.
  • Understanding of the electrical utility rate structure and how it is applied to calculate utility bills required.
  • Ability to coordinate…