Associate Director, Energy & Projects – New York Public Library

Location: Stephen A. Schwarzman Building (New York, New York)

Overview:

Roles/Responsibilities: 

• Gain an understanding of NYPL’s energy and sustainability goals, the organizational structure, and how it is physically laid out.
• Understand the specific goals and role of the Energy & Projects Team and Facilities Operations team, and how they collaborate with other departments to support the Library’s mission.
• Perform inspections and assessments of Library building systems and conditions, and review current Facilities projects and performance metrics.

• Serve as a primary liaison for interagency collaborations.
• Participate in planning meetings and develop logistical plans.
• Oversee implementation and engage in problem-solving for ongoing projects.

• Implement new projects and initiatives.
• Train others on Energy conservation and sustainability practices.
• Develop long-term goals and oversee team operations.

• Review and analyze energy audits, manage energy efficiency project scoping, and estimate expected energy savings, cost savings, and emissions reductions.
• Prepare applications for City and State funding programs.
• Review design documents for Capital Planning projects in development to ensure compliance with local state and federal regulations and adherence to NYPL design standards.
• Lead day-to-day energy efficiency and/or clean energy project implementation.
• Supervise project tracking and reporting: maintain project-related documentation, including work orders, scopes of work, cost proposals, invoices, project status sheets, and progress reports.
• Manage coordination and communication with internal stakeholders and vendors.
• Perform site visits and provide technical expertise throughout the project life cycle.
• Lead and support reporting of project progress and milestones to internal and external stakeholders (e.g., DCAS DEM).
• Develop and maintain project measurement and verification (“M&V”) plan.
• Provide comprehensive training and support to team members.

Qualifications: 

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in energy, sustainability, architecture, construction management, mechanical engineering, or related field.
• Niagara certification or willingness to pursue such certification.

• Four years of full-time satisfactory experience in project management work, such as planning, administering, managing, coordinating or expediting, for engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural projects; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with the design and construction of energy efficiency retrofit projects in existing buildings, especially diverse buildings varying in age, size, and use.
• Experience with HVAC systems, including both boiler and chiller work; HVAC controls; computerized building automation and energy management systems; variable air volume (VAV) distribution systems; steam and chilled water systems; heating and cooling applications.
• Knowledge of and experience with ASHRAE or AEE Procedures for Commercial Buildings Energy Audits.
• Familiarity with NYC electrical and energy codes.
• Knowledge of energy costs and billing, energy savings calculation methodologies, and emissions calculations methodologies.

• Strong understanding of building energy systems and energy efficiency technologies.
• Familiarity with technical project management operations, including project planning, scope development, design and construction management, and project close-out.
• Ability to analyze and present complex data sets using Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of database management on Microsoft Access and integrated workflow management systems.
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Ability to forecast and prepare budgets.
• Commitment to customer service and demonstrated ability to effectively manage simultaneous projects.