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.