Director, Energy and Sustainability

~ For more than 100 years, Pace University has been preparing students to become leaders in their fields by providing an education that combines exceptional academics with professional experience and the New York advantage. ~

Pace has campuses in New York City and Westchester County. A private metropolitan university, Pace enrolls nearly 13,000 students in bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs in the College of Health Professions, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Lubin School of Business, School of Education, Elisabeth Haub School of Law, and Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems.

Position Overview

The Director functions as a senior member of the Facilities & Capital Projects team, oversees the University's energy use and sustainability practices, and prepares and manages the energy budget for all campuses.

Responsibilities

Energy Consumption:

• Analyze and identify ways and means (technical and procedural) to improve the effectiveness of energy consumption and sustainability for all campuses.
• Serve as a key advisor to the Vice President of Facilities and Capital Projects on all energy and sustainability matters.
• Engage students and the GreenPace committee on sustainability initiatives, design programs for student participation and involvement.
• Manage the University's energy consumption: receive, audit, reconcile and recommend payment for all University utility invoices, working with the Budget Office to develop and manage the University's energy budget for all of the accounts, and to provide quarterly and year end projections.
• Procure energy commodities in accordance with the University's purchasing policies.
• Maintain the University' energy database.
• Participate in energy/sustainability benchmarking groups.
• Analyze energy consumption histories on a regular basis to detect exceptions.
• Collect weather statistics, occupancy and production figures and other measurable factors which affect energy consumption.
• Conduct or arrange energy/water audits and surveys.
• Develop and manage performance metrics for energy and sustainability.

Energy Conservation:

• Prepare and maintain the University's comprehensive Energy Master Plan (EMP). The EMP will include a level II Energy Audit along with short term goals and utility infrastructure safety and reliability.
• Use EMP as a tool for the energy management program.
• Work closely with the Facilities & Capital Projects team to develop capital projects and advise on the development of energy conscious design, maintenance and operational policies.
• Perform routine inspections of all buildings to detect waste and inefficiency, and identify opportunities for energy savings.
• Research and seek funding and grants for the University's energy projects. Initiate and implement energy conservation projects.
• Act as a University's liaison to the NYC Mayor's carbon challenge, and fulfill its obligations.
• Keep abreast of potential energy and water saving products.
• Manage energy consultants, including reviewing proposed energy saving measures and tracking actual savings.

Energy Cost Avoidance:

• Pace University is implementing a 5-year program to reduce energy costs through the application of no-cost initiatives to reduce energy expense through cost avoidance.
• These initiatives include enhanced scheduling, compliance with University's Policies and Procedures, control modifications and building use optimization. This program is being administered by an outside vendor.
• The Director will act as a liaison with the vendor and oversee their (2) energy specialists, ensure the accuracy of the actual cost avoidance and monitor the activities of the vendor on campus.

Sustainability:

• Manage the University's recycling program, and compliance in local, county, state and federal regulations.
• Manage the University' electronic recycling program.
• Track sustainability purchasing programs.
• Conduct or arrange sustainability audits.
• Serve as the Facilities and Capital Projects member of the GreenPace sustainability committee.
• Develop and manage sustainability projects to advance the University's "green" reputation.
• Assume an active role in the maintenance and expansion of the organic food waste recycling project.
• Monitor and advise on legislation, regulations and carbon trading schemes.

Energy Consumption:

• Analyze and identify ways and means (technical and procedural) to improve the effectiveness of energy consumption and sustainability for all campuses.
• Serve as a key advisor to the Vice President of Facilities and Capital Projects on all energy and sustainability matters.
• Engage students and the GreenPace committee on sustainability initiatives, design programs for student participation and involvement.
• Manage the University's energy consumption: receive, audit, reconcile and recommend payment for all University utility invoices, working with the Budget Office to develop and manage the University's energy budget for all of the accounts, and to provide quarterly and year end projections.
• Procure energy commodities in accordance with the University's purchasing policies.
• Maintain the University' energy database.
• Participate in energy/sustainability benchmarking groups.
• Analyze energy consumption histories on a regular basis to detect exceptions.
• Collect weather statistics, occupancy and production figures and other measurable factors which affect energy consumption.
• Conduct or arrange energy/water audits and surveys.
• Develop and manage performance metrics for energy and sustainability.

Energy Conservation:

• Prepare and maintain the University's comprehensive Energy Master Plan (EMP). The EMP will include a level II Energy Audit along with short term goals and utility infrastructure safety and reliability. Use EMP as a tool for the energy management program.
• Work closely with the Facilities & Capital Projects team to develop capital projects and advise on the development of energy conscious design, maintenance and operational policies.
• Perform routine inspections of all buildings to detect waste and inefficiency, and identify opportunities for energy savings.
• Research and seek funding and grants for the University's energy projects.
• Initiate and implement energy conservation projects.
• Act as a University's liaison to the NYC Mayor's carbon challenge, and fulfill its obligations. Keep abreast of potential energy and water saving products.
• Manage energy consultants, including reviewing proposed energy saving measures and tracking actual savings.

Energy Cost Avoidance:

• Pace University is implementing a 5-year program to reduce energy costs through the application of no-cost initiatives to reduce energy expense through cost avoidance.
• These initiatives include enhanced scheduling, compliance with University's Policies and Procedures, control modifications and building use optimization.
• This program is being administered by an outside vendor.
• The Director will act as a liaison with the vendor and oversee their (2) energy specialists, ensure the accuracy of the actual cost avoidance and monitor the activities of the vendor on campus.

Sustainability:

• Manage the University's recycling program, and compliance in local, county, state and federal regulations.
• Manage the University' electronic recycling program.
• Track sustainability purchasing programs.
• Conduct or arrange sustainability audits.
• Serve as the Facilities and Capital Projects member of the Green Pace sustainability committee.
• Develop and manage sustainability projects to advance the University's "green" reputation.
• Assume an active role in the maintenance and expansion of the organic food waste recycling project.
• Monitor and advise on legislation, regulations and carbon trading schemes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or civil engineering, or an environmental science degree.
• Master’s degree preferred in engineering, LEED certification, certification in energy management and/or professional engineer.
• 5-7 years of working in energy management or related field.
• Previous experience in higher educational institution, working with faculty and students.
• Experience working on energy conservation projects and sustainability programs.
• Strong organizational, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong presentation skills and communication skills both verbal and writing.
• Excellent project planning and management skills.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to multitask.
• Critical thinking skills; must be able to draw conclusions from incomplete data.
• Understanding of various HVAC systems and equipment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Compensation: Pace University offers a competitive total rewards package including tuition benefits for employees & their family; flexible work-life options; and generous time off.