POSITION: ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF SUSTAINABILITY & ENERGY MANAGEMENT

DEPARTMENT: Office of the President

REPORTS TO: Director, Capital Projects

POSITION OVERVIEW: The ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF SUSTAINABILITY will provide leadership to the campus energy program and utility systems to support and advance the School of Visual Art’s sustainability efforts. The Assistant Director will evaluate, optimize and manage energy and water consumption across a portfolio of 1M square feet in 18 buildings. The Associate Director manages the campus energy dashboard and works collaboratively with capital and facilities staff to identify and implement best practices for efficient building operation, develop sustainability measures to incorporate into capital and infrastructure planning and construction, develop energy management programs for campus properties, and train staff at each building to make best use of energy, water, and utility management tools. This position is based on-site.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain a system of consistent, efficient, and reliable energy management for University facilities. Recommend and develop short and long-range plans for implementing energy innovations. Partner with Facilities staff to establish and implement a comprehensive energy reduction plan that aligns with existing facilities and renewal plans.
• Oversee energy studies and coordinate essential energy projects, including cost-saving initiatives, efficiency projects, and implementation of energy conservation programs.
• Identify grant, incentive and rebate opportunities.
• Coordinate with Facilities to develop projects, and staff training, that increase the control, efficiency and operational flexibility of BMS across the campus. Develop maintenance agreement and weekly reporting with vendor.
• Work with consultants to develop controls improvements, design specifications, and adoption of standards and protocols for energy management systems and recommend facilities improvements.
• Provide recommendations for capital allocation and the rebate recovery process.
• Oversee development of long-term capital plan for SVA to meet carbon emissions reductions goals economically and effectively in line with SVA’s own plans as well as city and state regulations
• Coordinate the Campus Energy Dashboard building integration. Manage energy and utility data within buildings and partner with departments to present energy consumption information to building occupants to educate, impact behaviors, and reduce energy consumption.
• Manage data for energy performance metrics including: historic use, monthly use, annual usage, and EUI comparison calculations to support and track energy use, carbon emissions, and other metrics associated with energy management.
• Create and maintain strategic relationships with key utilities and campus energy reporting vendors. Manage the Accounts Receivable process for utility bill purchase orders and tracks payments from input to closing.
• Manage project delivery process from the development of scopes, schedules and budgets, coordination of shutdowns, tie-ins and contractor access, through end-of-project activities, including close-out and final payment activities.
• Support all regulatory energy requirements including LL84 (Benchmarking), LL87 (Retro-Commissioning), LL95 (Energy Efficiency Grades), and LL97(Climate Mobilization Act), and SVA energy initiatives and programs, such as electrical demand response program, mandated energy usage reporting and the Mayor's Challenge Program.
• Fulfill project reporting requirements with NYSERDA’s On-Site Energy Manager Program, other programs as needed, and weekly capital projects meeting.
• Establish and maintain effective communications and cooperative working relationships with colleagues, customers, stakeholders and partners to accomplish mutual objectives and mitigate impacts to ongoing academic activities.
• Conduct weekly site visits and track project progress in order to ensure compliance with project performance goals, including quantitative cost and schedule targets, and achievement of quality, safety, and site protection standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors' degree or higher, from an accredited institution in Engineering or equivalent.
• Five years professional experience with energy management and/or environmental capital projects, and an understanding of how to drive energy optimization.
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory energy requirements and programs, and familiarity with NY State’s long-term mandates for carbon emissions reductions.
• Working familiarity with local incentive programs including Con Edison and NYSERDA
• Strong data management and analysis skills; proficiency with Google Apps, Word & Excel, GRITS, Procore, Brightly software is preferred. Ability to quickly learn and navigate new energy management systems.
• Possess passion for the subject matter, and for consistent improvement and optimization of the company’s practices
• Familiarity with construction documents, and understanding of construction trades and work, with ability to level and compare bid submissions accordingly.
• High level of organizational, interpersonal, & written and verbal communication skills. The ability to troubleshoot, problem solve, and remain calm in high-pressure situations.
• Self-starting attitude with proven ability to work independently and effectively within time constraints, changing priorities, and unclear situations, and on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and interface appropriately with many different disciplines internally and externally in facilities, construction, design, academia and government.
• Willingness and ability to perform periodic inspections of job site conditions and project progress, including climbing stairs or ladders, accessing roofs, mechanical and electrical rooms. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and work in tight spaces.
• Ability to occasionally work outside of normal office hours, work evenings and/or weekends

PREFERRED:

• Certified Energy Manager/LEED AP or other relevant accreditation/certification
• PE Accreditation
• Higher Education facilities management experience.
• Experience in educating individuals and groups about new concepts and resources.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS:

School of Visual Arts has been a leader in the education of artists, designers and creative professionals for nearly seven decades. With a faculty of distinguished working professionals, dynamic curriculum and an emphasis on critical thinking, SVA is a catalyst for innovation and social responsibility. Comprised of more than 6,000 students at its Manhattan campus and 35,000 alumni in 100 countries, SVA also represents one of the most influential artistic communities in the world.

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The School of Visual Arts is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion are a core principle of the College. SVA enjoys a community that represents a significant number of historically underrepresented communities, ethnic and religious backgrounds, gender identities, diverse abilities, and foreign countries, and all are encouraged to apply.