Sustainability & Energy Conservation Manager
Sustainability & Energy Conservation Manager
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Job Description Summary
Reporting to the Vice President Facilities Management the Sustainability and Energy Conservation Manager will collaborate with internal and external constituents of Chapman University including: students/faculty/ staff vendors/consultants and community/nonprofit organizations to promote and further sustainability activities efforts and projects campus-wide. This position will identify and manage energy savings projects and provide strategy recommendations on alternate energy sources conservation efforts and reduction of waste. They will oversee outreach and programming including planning events to advance sustainability efforts and enhance engagement opportunities within the community. This position will also serve as the primary utility manager for campus buildings and auxiliary assets.
Responsibilities
Sustainability: Oversee sustainability efforts and energy management programs campus-wide. Serve as the expert on energy-saving matters to help shape energy management strategy by staying current on changes to local state and federal regulations. Serve as the primary contact and representative for Facilities Management and other administrative operations by collaborating with various campus (faculty/staff/student) organizations activist groups etc. to implement facilitate and promote sustainability/environmental/climate action activities. Partner with student government and student environmental organizations. Serve in an advisory role on the Faculty Sustainability Committee and as a member of several external sustainability organizations Manage relationships with internal partners including: Residence Life Event Operations Parking and Transportation Marketing Community Relations academic colleges campus dining partners and landscaping vendors to lead initiatives to integrate sustainability into campus operations and curriculum. Manage trash collection contracts and related issues including special pick-ups bin types bin sizes numbers of bins and locations. Identify best practices to work with vendors and custodial partners to monitor the size and composition of the waste stream at Chapman. Seek ways to help reduce waste and improve landfill diversion rate especially during residence hall move-in and move-out. Manage the donation of university surplus assets to nonprofit organizations. Oversee operations and maintenance of campus EV charging infrastructure including maintenance repairs & improvement projects. Collaborate & troubleshoot with EV charging manufacturers and suppliers. Develop scope verify quality of work. and completion of sustainability projects. Develop relationships with external partners such as commissioning agents and specialized contractors. Design implement and oversee sustainability education outreach programs and events for students/staff/faculty and external community members. Update and maintain the Sustainability website and social media accounts to optimize engagement. Distribute and analyze results of campus-wide sustainability survey. Use strategic marketing techniques to increase visibility and participation in campus sustainability programs and events. Work with Campus Planning and Design in developing building/construction standards/specifications that support sustainability in all aspects of design and functionality for each university capital project. Utilities Management: Monitor the building management system ( DDC ) and provide recommendations for areas of improvement related to conservation efforts and cost-saving opportunities for the university. Manage data entry and analysis to maintain utility and emissions databases. Oversee energy benchmarking and GHG emissions reporting provide documentation and data needed for information requests and compliance. Maintain/analyze & improve campus utilities database and record-keeping. Provide necessary reporting to university stakeholders. Research recommend implement and document energy and water conservation projects. Liaison with utility companies vendors consultants & city/state officials to identify grant/funding opportunities for energy and water conservation projects.
Required Qualifications
5 years of hands-on experience in implementing analogous programs and/or a Bachelors degree in a related technical scientific environmental or engineering discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certified Energy Manager ( CEM ) and/or LEED accredited desirable. Experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Skill to communicate and interact with all levels of the University community. Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures developing and implementing new strategies and procedures in the area of sustainability and energy conservation. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Experience in managing energy and utility usage. Demonstrated ability to communicate in both oral and written form to a wide range of the campus community. Demonstrated computer proficiency in email MS Word MS Excel. Demonstrated ability to prioritize conflicting resource demands.
Reporting to the Vice President Facilities Management the Sustainability and Energy Conservation Manager will collaborate with internal and external constituents of Chapman University including: students/faculty/ staff vendors/consultants and community/nonprofit organizations to promote and further sustainability activities efforts and projects campus-wide. This position will identify and manage energy savings projects and provide strategy recommendations on alternate energy sources conservation efforts and reduction of waste. They will oversee outreach and programming including planning events to advance sustainability efforts and enhance engagement opportunities within the community. This position will also serve as the primary utility manager for campus buildings and auxiliary assets.
Responsibilities
Sustainability: Oversee sustainability efforts and energy management programs campus-wide. Serve as the expert on energy-saving matters to help shape energy management strategy by staying current on changes to local state and federal regulations. Serve as the primary contact and representative for Facilities Management and other administrative operations by collaborating with various campus (faculty/staff/student) organizations activist groups etc. to implement facilitate and promote sustainability/environmental/climate action activities. Partner with student government and student environmental organizations. Serve in an advisory role on the Faculty Sustainability Committee and as a member of several external sustainability organizations Manage relationships with internal partners including: Residence Life Event Operations Parking and Transportation Marketing Community Relations academic colleges campus dining partners and landscaping vendors to lead initiatives to integrate sustainability into campus operations and curriculum. Manage trash collection contracts and related issues including special pick-ups bin types bin sizes numbers of bins and locations. Identify best practices to work with vendors and custodial partners to monitor the size and composition of the waste stream at Chapman. Seek ways to help reduce waste and improve landfill diversion rate especially during residence hall move-in and move-out. Manage the donation of university surplus assets to nonprofit organizations. Oversee operations and maintenance of campus EV charging infrastructure including maintenance repairs & improvement projects. Collaborate & troubleshoot with EV charging manufacturers and suppliers. Develop scope verify quality of work. and completion of sustainability projects. Develop relationships with external partners such as commissioning agents and specialized contractors. Design implement and oversee sustainability education outreach programs and events for students/staff/faculty and external community members. Update and maintain the Sustainability website and social media accounts to optimize engagement. Distribute and analyze results of campus-wide sustainability survey. Use strategic marketing techniques to increase visibility and participation in campus sustainability programs and events. Work with Campus Planning and Design in developing building/construction standards/specifications that support sustainability in all aspects of design and functionality for each university capital project. Utilities Management: Monitor the building management system ( DDC ) and provide recommendations for areas of improvement related to conservation efforts and cost-saving opportunities for the university. Manage data entry and analysis to maintain utility and emissions databases. Oversee energy benchmarking and GHG emissions reporting provide documentation and data needed for information requests and compliance. Maintain/analyze & improve campus utilities database and record-keeping. Provide necessary reporting to university stakeholders. Research recommend implement and document energy and water conservation projects. Liaison with utility companies vendors consultants & city/state officials to identify grant/funding opportunities for energy and water conservation projects.
Required Qualifications
5 years of hands-on experience in implementing analogous programs and/or a Bachelors degree in a related technical scientific environmental or engineering discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certified Energy Manager ( CEM ) and/or LEED accredited desirable. Experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Skill to communicate and interact with all levels of the University community. Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures developing and implementing new strategies and procedures in the area of sustainability and energy conservation. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Experience in managing energy and utility usage. Demonstrated ability to communicate in both oral and written form to a wide range of the campus community. Demonstrated computer proficiency in email MS Word MS Excel. Demonstrated ability to prioritize conflicting resource demands.
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