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Reporting to the Associate Director of Campus Sustainability, the Senior Manager of Energy Management will:

• Provide administrative, operational, and technical leadership for the Energy Management team.  
• Work closely with the Associate Director of Campus Sustainability to coordinate and direct the prioritization of energy reduction work across campus, aligning it with the campus-wide carbon neutrality transformation.
• Manage approximately 10 full-time employees and several temporary student employees. 
• Manage a $1.7M annual budget used for energy conservation projects (energy conservation measures and building re-commissioning projects). 
• Provide leadership to drive energy conservation efforts in existing campus buildings in direct support of the overall sustainability goals of the University. To meet those objectives, foster collaboration with departments within Facilities & Operations (F&O) and other campus partners. 
• Manage contracts with external service providers that support the energy conservation work.

The Office of Campus Sustainability serves as a focal point for sustainable campus operations. Our role is to:

• Lead, facilitate, and support operational sustainability programs and initiatives on the Ann Arbor campus, and facilitate the institutionalization of best practices in sustainability across academic and research units, auxiliary units, and student groups.
• Provide technical and consultative guidance for operational sustainability on campus, including strategic planning, operational programming, and related campus-wide education and engagement.
• Track and report progress toward U-M's sustainability goals.
• Communicate with the campus and local community to increase awareness and engagement among staff, students, and faculty, with a focus on high-quality operational sustainability programs and building a culture of sustainability on campus.
• The Office of Campus Sustainability is part of Planet Blue Campus, a university-wide initiative to promote sustainable operations and engagement.

The successful Senior Manager of Energy Management candidate will join a team of professionals dedicated to making the University of Michigan campus more sustainable.   To learn more about the department and our work on campus, please visit our website at www.ocs.umich.edu.

Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care, that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off, including family care, maternity, and paternal leaves
• Hybrid work environment
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Campus-wide Energy Strategy Efforts:
 

• Chair of the Energy Strategy Committee, which provides technical approval for ECM proposals.
• Support engagement and collaboration with F&O departments (Building Automation and Direct Digital Controls Shops, Maintenance Services Central Shops and Regions, Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC), Utilities, Logistics, Transportation & Parking).
• Provide professional guidance and expertise by participating in and, at times, leading internal teams and multidisciplinary committees aligned with institutional priorities.  
• Support the strategic roll-out of carbon neutrality transformation across campus by identifying and developing action plans associated with large-scale projects.
• Work closely with engineering and systems disciplines across the University in developing and applying standards and guidelines to improve efficiency in addition to safety, quality, and reliability.
• Lead the DTE incentive rebate program: optimize utilization across the university, coordinate with other departments, and oversee the DTE application process within the team.
• Strategic lead of annual steam trap testing and repair program in close collaboration with F&O partners.
• Manage the Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for the regional energy manager (REM) shared agreements with University units.
• Serve as the point person to select community groups (e.g., the Ann Arbor 2030 District, the Battle of the Buildings annual competition, etc.).
• Support collaboration with student groups and research projects as requested.

Project Management:

• Manage the overall energy conservation measure program, including funding allocation, budget tracking, and work order management, and lead the measurement & verification process.
• Support the team's development of innovative projects/initiatives.
• Serve as the department point of contact for all energy conservation measure projects requiring design support from engineering design teams.
• Lead monthly project meetings with U-M designers and project managers focused on energy projects.
• Oversee the acquisition of materials and supplies for the building tune-up effort.
• Lead bidding process and contractor selection for ReCx projects.

General:

• Manage the incorporation of DTE energy engineers into the Energy Management team and the Office of Campus Sustainability as a whole. 
• Responsible for all budgetary preparation and administration of the team's $1.7 million annual budget allocation to reduce demand-side energy consumption.
• Develop policies, practices, and procedures that integrate the best practices of the profession to meet project requirements, enhance safety and environmental health, and assure compliance with construction codes, regulatory requirements, and the objectives of the University and community programs.
• Assign projects to individuals and teams.  Proactively monitor the workload of team members, quality control, and the schedule of all projects led or managed by the team.
• Facilitate and manage staff work plans, including providing regular feedback and evaluation of performance. Execute annual staff performance evaluations, manage the annual staff merit program, and work with staff to develop annual performance goals and identify professional development opportunities.
• Align Energy Management work and individual staff assignments in support of the Associate Vice President for Campus Sustainability priorities.
• Manage external energy management resources & tools.

Leadership & Core Competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences.
• Proven leadership skills with a focus on coaching, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to operate effectively in complex, multidisciplinary environments.
• Experience engaging diverse stakeholders, including bargained and non-bargained staff.
• Adaptability in dynamic project environments with shifting priorities.
• Independent judgment and effective workload management.
   

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Minimum 12 years of progressively responsible experience in project management and multidisciplinary team leadership in energy project execution.
• Demonstrated experience in budget and schedule development, auditing, resource allocation, and prioritization.
• Demonstrated expertise in re-commissioning complex building systems (air handlers, chiller plants, steam distribution, boilers, lab exhaust, vivaria).
• Experience managing direct-report staff, including performance management.
• State of Michigan Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, or the ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification, or the ability to obtain it within 12 months.
• Knowledge of Michigan Mechanical Code, Michigan Plumbing Code, ASHRAE standards, and related building codes.
• Experience with BAS/DDC systems and digital building control technology.
• Familiarity with MEP, Civil/Structural engineering disciplines.
   

• A Master's degree in engineering or construction management.
• 15 years of progressively responsible experience in project management and multidisciplinary team leadership in the execution of all phases in the development and execution of energy projects, including a history of success with budget and schedule development and auditing, resource allocation, and prioritization.
• Registered as a State of Michigan professional engineer (P.E.).
• Registered as a Certified Energy Manager (CEM).
• Experience working with chilled water and heating plants, HVAC systems, laboratories, vivaria, and cold rooms.
• Demonstrated excellent oral, written, and graphic communication skills that communicate complex, technical content to a variety of audiences, including presentations and collaborative workshops.
• Experience with historical BAS trend analysis, Siemens programming code review, and remote Cx with the BAS.
• Experience in a higher education, public service, or a non-profit organization.
• Experience with mechanical / energy analysis software and/or spreadsheets.

This position works primarily during regular business hours; however, the candidate must be able to adjust their schedule for occasional after-hours work-related duties and campus activities that support the overall mission of the OCS department. 

This position performs work primarily on-site on the Ann Arbor campus.  Candidates must live or be able to relocate within a reasonable commuting distance from Ann Arbor.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

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Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.