A cover letter is required to be considered for this position and should be attached to the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to the position.

The Office of Campus Sustainability (OCS) drives institutional sustainability efforts throughout operations, research, and healthcare.  This position is a part of the Energy Management (EM) team, a subset of the OCS.

The Regional Energy Manager (REM) is responsible for developing and maintaining the organization's energy conservation program.  Working in collaboration with building owners, building occupants, managers, and maintenance personnel, the REM ensures that assigned buildings are meeting the needs of occupants (faculty, staff, and students) while consuming the least amount of energy for electricity, steam, natural gas, and water. The REM works with EM support staff to implement energy reduction methodologies and building system optimization.  The position will report directly to the Manager of EM.

This position will support the University of Michigan Medical School and operate within the Medical School Facilities (MSF) engineering team. The MSF engineering team includes another REM, operations & maintenance engineers, and an engineering lead.  The Medical School operates on two campuses: The North Campus Research Complex (NCRC) and the Medical Campus. NCRC, acquired in 2009, has 28 buildings covering 2.1 million square feet and the Medical Campus has 15 buildings covering 2.4 million square feet. Both complexes have a mix of wet bench laboratories, computation research, vivarium, classrooms, and office space. The Medical School is committed to a single mission: "To transform health through bold and innovative education, discovery, and service." 

 

• Fan scheduling & runtime reporting
• Building walkthroughs to identify energy waste
• Monitor monthly utility consumption for variations
• Coordination with facilities maintenance groups (with a focus on energy conservation)
• Occupant engagement
• Steam trap testing - coordination
• Main contact for building facility manager regarding energy issues
• Review capital project plans and provide comments related to system selection/design for energy efficiency
• Identify and analyze other potential operational savings
• Building Automation System (BAS) programming/trend review
• Lead building energy deep dives with engineering support
• Develop scopes of work for re-commissioning projects
• Identify potential Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) including cost analysis with payback period and GHG reduction impact
• Assist with ECM commissioning, measurement & verification, and closeout
• Participate in the budget planning process (as requested)
• Other assignments as identified that result in decreased utility consumption
• Create new and implement existing energy programs as opportunities arise
• Identify and lead new technology pilot projects
• Identify operational issues using remote commissioning techniques and submit to maintenance or BAS for repair
• Act as the OCS project manager for ECM and Retro-Cx projects
• Assist the facility/school/college in developing a short/long-term ECM capital plan (as needed)
• Lead the evaluations of new technology pilot projects
• Assist in the development of new tools and methods to increase workflow efficiency
   

• A Bachelor's degree in a technical field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of building heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical, and water systems
• Practical experience with digital building control technology and BAS
• 5 years experience in a facilities management environment
• Demonstrated experience in leading programs and projects
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing at all levels of an organization
• Demonstrated proficiency with current computer technology and applications (i.e. Google Docs, Microsoft Office Suite, work management interface, etc.)
• Ability to travel frequently between sites across the U-M Ann Arbor campus
   

• Certified Energy Manager certification from the Association of Energy Engineers or the ability to be obtained within 1 year
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Experience working in research laboratory facilities and associated building systems
• Experience in higher education, public service, or a non-profit organization
• Prior knowledge of and experience with commercial or university buildings
• Prior experience interacting with a diverse population at all levels, including bargained-for and non-bargained-for staff
• Demonstrated passion for energy conservation and waste reduction activities or environmental action
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated proficiency with a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
   

The work schedule is primarily regular business hours; however, the candidate must be able to adjust their schedule for occasional after-hours, and work-related duties.

This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including on-site and remote work. Candidates must live or be able to relocate to within a reasonable commuting distance from Ann Arbor.
 

This position may be underfilled at a lower level depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

We offer our employees an extensive total compensation package including competitive pay, a two-for-one retirement contribution, various health insurance options, and a generous vacation plan. In addition, there are seven paid holidays and four paid season days.

The Office of Campus Sustainability seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to sustain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.  

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

About University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

A great university is made so by its faculty and staff, and Michigan is recognized as one of the best universities to work for in the country. The Michigan culture is known for engaging faculty and staff in all facets of the university to create a workplace that is vibrant and stimulating.For two consecutive years, the Chronicle of Higher Education has placed U-M in its "Great Colleges to Work For" survey. In particular, the university earns high marks for strong relations between faculty and administrators, a collaborative system of governance, strong pay and benefits, and a healthy work/life balance.

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