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Strategic Energy & Utilities Program Manager

James Madison University is seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to serve as the Strategic Energy & Utilities Program Manager. This senior, results-driven role leads the University’s energy and utilities strategy, applying professional judgment to optimize an approximately $28M annual utilities portfolio and deliver provable financial outcomes through utility procurement governance, risk mitigation, forecasting, and performance reporting. Success is measured by documented, recurring reductions in annual utility spend while serving as an institutionally integrated partner with academic programs (including East Campus/CISAT), student employees, and sustainability collaborators to advance University priorities.

Qualifications:

Required

• Must have an advanced engineering degree or training, work experience and credentialing that equates to an advanced degree

• Significant professional experience in a technical role identifying and implementing commercial/industrial energy efficiency solutions for existing operations

• Significant building engineering experience with a strong focus on energy management, HVAC systems, building lighting technologies, and utilities in a large campus or utility setting

• Extensive building automation system optimization experience including the selection, development and management of fault detection and diagnostics systems and platforms

• Energy metering program development and management experience

• Strong knowledge of boilers and chillers and overall district thermal energy systems and the related equipment operations and energy optimization strategies applicable

• Effective at energy accounting, understanding of utility tariffs, and experience with energy procurement and risk mitigation strategies

• Strong financial acumen and budget management experience

• Working knowledge of the LEED rating system and reporting requirements

• Knowledge of applicable building codes and ASHRAE standards

• Must be detail-oriented and computer proficient

• Strong communication skills with a proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to be a team player, work with, and positively influence others. Interactions may be individual, in large multi-skilled technical groups, or cross-functional teams with people at all levels of the organization

• Highly organized with excellent project management skills as well as technical and administrative problem-solving skills

• Valid driver license

To learn more and apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/7101077.

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