Energy Project Manager

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE
ASSISTANT ELECTRICAL ENGINEER TITLE, OR REACHABLE ON THE CIVIL SERVICE LIST, OR ELIGIBLE UNDER THE 55A
PROGRAM.

The NYC Department of Transportation's Facilities and Security Management Unit seeks to hire an energy project manager to serve within the Energy Management Team. DOT Facilities and Security Management supports a large portfolio of leased or City-owned facilities across more than 6 million square feet of office, yard, workshop, manufacturing, and warehouse space throughout the City. DOT's real estate portfolio also includes bridge houses, municipal parking lots, and other parcels of land under DOT jurisdiction, which Facilities supports in terms of environmental and code compliance. In addition to the operations, maintenance and repair, regulatory compliance, and general management of these existing facilities, Facilities and Security Management also supports the Agency's mission through ongoing optimization of its real estate portfolio and through energy conservation management.

The Energy Project Manager will sit within DOT Facilities and Securities Management, which is responsible for providing energy data and pathways to achieve building emissions reductions targets outlined in LL97, LL101, and Executive Order 89. Working closely with the Facilities and Securities Management Energy Team, and in close partnership with the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) Division of Energy Management (DEM), the Energy Project Manager will primarily be charged with developing and managing the implementation of energy efficiency and/or clean energy projects in City-owned buildings. The responsibilities of the Energy Project Manager are expected to include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Support the design and development of energy efficiency and/or clean energy projects: Collaborate with Facilities and Securities Management Energy Team to identify potential energy efficiency and clean energy project opportunities at City facilities. Assess the current state and provide risk analysis of City facilities to develop recommendations for building optimization and energy efficiency. Develop project scope of work through surveys and site visits and prepare energy project funding proposals and supporting documents (i.e., materials that calculate estimated energy savings, cost savings, emissions reductions, and other benefits expected from energy projects).
   
2. Lead day-to-day energy efficiency and/or clean energy project implementation: Liaise with agency partners, consultants, and contractors during implementation. Perform site visits throughout the project implementation process to monitor progress, evaluate completed milestones, and inspect completed work for project close-outs. Refine proposed scopes of work and ensure project compliance with the scope and schedule set forth in contract and specification documents. Maintain project-related documentation, including work orders, scopes of work, cost proposals, invoices, project status sheets, and progress reports. Assess and address potential risks and resolve technical project issues (e.g., materials supply and staff shortages, costs overages) as necessary.
   
3. Manage energy project tracking, performance management and reporting: Coordinate and ensure a uniform approach to project tracking and documentation. Perform data collection and tracking necessary to ensure accurate project reporting in a range of areas, including compliance with project schedules, budgets, and scopes and verified energy savings and emissions reductions. Lead and/or support reporting of project progress and milestones to agency energy team, agency leadership, and/or other City stakeholders (e.g., DCAS DEM).
   
4. Provide technical expertise throughout the overall project lifecycle: Perform engineering calculations and energy modeling to verify the reasonableness and accuracy of estimated energy usage reductions, energy cost savings, and avoided emissions for proposed energy efficiency projects. Assess construction design information such as detail and assembly drawings, design calculations, system layouts and sketches, or specifications. Review, provide comments, and make recommendations on design packages submitted by consultants for proposed energy efficiency projects. Evaluate designs or specifications submitted by contractors to ensure accuracy and quality. Perform measurement and verification activities (e.g., quantifying energy usage impacts post-implementation, performance and savings verification, etc.).
   
5. Provide overall support for the unit's and City's mission: Participate in ad hoc and special projects as needed. Act as a resource/subject matter expert on the agency's energy management and energy efficiency work. Represent the agency and the City in national and international conferences, conduct related research, and deploy agency-wide awareness seminars.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in electrical engineering work; or
   
2. A baccalaureate degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college and a master's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university. A master's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university can only be used to substitute for one year of full-time satisfactory work experience in electrical engineering. A degree in any other engineering area, or in any engineering technology area, is not acceptable.

Preferred Skills

The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with strong project management skills to achieve robust results for the City and its residents. The preferred candidate will bring the following skills and experience to this position:

1. A bachelor's degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical, or facilities).
2. At least three years of experience in energy management, facilities management, commissioning, or mechanical construction project management.
3. Strong understanding of building energy systems and energy efficiency technologies.
4. Experience with the design and construction of energy efficiency retrofit projects in existing buildings, especially diverse buildings varying in age, size, and use.
5. Familiarity with cost estimating, building/system commissioning, testing, adjusting, and balancing.
6. Familiarity with project management operations, including project planning, scope development, contractor management, design and construction management, and project close-out. Familiarity with life cycle cost analysis.
7. Candidates with Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Energy Auditor (CEA), Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP), and/or Building Operator Certification (BOC) Level 1 certifications are preferred.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

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 .

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.