Energy Manager

Construction Project Manager - 34202

In order to be considered for this position, candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Construction Project Manager, or be reachable on civil service list, or eligible under the 55A program. According to the Local Law 97 (LL97) Implementation Action Plan (IAP) developed by NYC DCAS, as well as Local Law 101 of 2021 and Executive Order 89, DOT has an expanded responsibility to provide energy data and pathways to achieve emissions reductions targets (2025 and 2030) through increased project volume and more granular reporting. Achieving these goals requires a robust Energy Team, significant coordination with various DOT divisions, DOT Budget, sister agencies, and external entities. The Energy Manager will oversee DOT's Energy Team, consisting currently of two staff, leading in energy reduction efforts for the agency. The Energy Manager will report to the Executive Director of Real Estate and Facilities Planning and will operationalize energy-efficiency throughout the DOT portfolio, developing strategic projects to be implemented at DOT facilities for the greater benefit of the City. The manager will also manage traditional and agency-specific energy reporting responsibilities.

DOT seeks to hire an Energy Manager who will be responsible for overseeing energy management efforts across the portfolio of approximately 80 facilities operated by DOT to achieve the City's energy and emissions reductions goals. The Energy Manager responsibilities will include the following:

• Lead the energy management program and team for the agency, develop agency-level plans to meet the City's emissions and energy reduction goals.
• Provide high level technical calculations for capital and/or expense funding opportunities and apply to DCAS DEM for these projects.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other DOT Divisions to provide funding for energy reducing projects they plan to implement.
• Support peak load management/demand response program with data analysis and performance trends to participating facilities.
• Develop, analyze and recommend opportunities for renewable energy installation.
• Think both technically and creatively to analyze and understand what energy savings endeavors are most appropriate for the agency. Research and develop new ideas and plans for new energy efficient projects for the agency.
• Manage facility recycling policies and procedures.
• Manage implementation of energy savings projects.
• Oversee the development of RFPs and specifications for energy related projects and manage procurement process.
• Provide analytical and communications support to Facilities for real estate and space planning.
• Coordinate and implement outreach activities both internally (to DOT staff) and externally (to the public at events such as Summer Streets and Car Free Earth Day)
• Supervise Energy Staff
• Oversee energy strategic planning for Facilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and five years of full-time satisfactory experience managing and/or inspecting one or more construction projects which must have a total cost of at least $300,000 for each of the five years of the required experience; or
• One year of the experience as described in "1" above and a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U. S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, architectural technology, landscape architecture, construction, construction technology, or construction management; or
• One year of the experience as described in "1" above and a valid license as a professional engineer, registered architect, or registered landscape architect, issued by a board of examining engineers, architects, or landscape architects duly established and qualified pursuant to the laws of any state or territory of the United States; or
• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and a combination of at least two years of experience as described in "1" above and the education as described in "2" above to equal a total of five years of education and experience. Matriculation in an undergraduate college degree program as described in "2" above may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits for one year of satisfactory full-time experience up to a maximum of three years of experience. Note: Candidates must specify for each construction project they worked on: a description of the construction project, the time period they worked on the construction project, and the type of work they performed. Candidates must also specify the money allotted for the project. Driver License Requirement: At the time of appointment to this position, you must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. If you have moving violations, license suspension or an accident record, you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong leadership and management skills
• Self-starter and quick learner, the ability to bring projects from idea to execution with little to no direct supervision.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• The ability to communicate both qualitatively and quantitatively
• A degree in engineering (Mechanical or Electrical)
• Strong understanding of building energy systems and energy efficiency technologies.
• Proficient computer skills.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness:

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at studentaid.gov/pslf.

Residency Requirement:

New York City Residency is not required for this position.

Additional Information:

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.