Utilities & Energy Optimization Manager

Primary Responsibilities /Accountabilities/

Essential Functions:

* Own, manage, and develop comprehensive reporting and analysis for all campus utility data, driving visibility, accuracy, and informed decision-making

* Analyze utility rates and validate billing accuracy to ensure cost integrity, identify discrepancies, and support financial optimization

* Identify and drive opportunities to reduce energy and water consumption through data analysis, system optimization, and targeted efficiency initiatives

* Analyze system performance using data from BMS and metering systems

* Recommend and implement operational adjustments (setpoints, scheduling, sequencing)

* Support peak demand reduction strategies and utility incentive programs

* Partner with HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Controls teams to resolve inefficiencies

* Utilize Building Management Systems (BMS) to diagnose system performance issues

* Develop and maintain a rolling portfolio of energy and water conservation projects

* Identify ROI-driven opportunities (retro-commissioning, equipment upgrades, controls optimization, etc.)

* Collaborate with leadership on capital planning and prioritization

* Monitor and optimize campus water usage, including irrigation and mechanical systems

* Identify opportunities for conservation and efficiency improvements

* Evaluate water usage across cooling towers and other major systems to optimize efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall system performance

* Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) for utilities and system performance, aligned with APPA benchmarks and industry standards

* Provide regular, executive-level reporting to Facilities leadership, translating utility and system data into clear performance trends and insights

* Deliver data-driven analysis and recommendations that support operational improvements, cost optimization, and strategic decision-making

* Support sustainability initiatives by providing reporting, compliance documentation, and data-driven analysis to advance campus sustainability goals

* Other duties as assigned

Equipment Used and Responsibility

* Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook.

* Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

* Building Management System (BMS)

Supervisory Responsibilities

Yes

Experience/ Education

* Bachelor's degree, preferably in the fields of Engineering, Business Administration, Resource Management.

* Experience in higher education, healthcare, or large campus environments

* Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or similar credential

* Familiarity with energy modeling, retro-commissioning, or system optimization

* Knowledge of building systems including HVAC, electrical distribution, and water systems

* Experience with analytics platforms, dashboards, or data visualization tools

* 2+ years of demonstrated experience in energy and/or utilities management, with a focus on analyzing consumption, identifying inefficiencies, and supporting optimization of building systems

* Must pass pre-employment background investigation.

Physical Requirements:

* Sitting: 5-7 hours a day

* Standing: 1-3 hours a day

* Walking: 1-2 hours a day

* Lifting:
Rarely

* Carrying:
Occasionally

* Pushing:
Occasionally

* Squatting:
Rarely

* Bending:
Occasionally

* Kneeling:
Rarely

* Climbing:
Rarely

* Reaching:
Occasionally

* Grasping:
Occasionally

* Fine Eye to Hand Coordination:
Continuously

* Driving:
Occasionally

* Work Environment:
Office building on site. Work is performed primarily inside, subject to variations in temperature, equipment noise and dust.