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Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts · 3 days ago

Engineering and Sustainability Senior Manager

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$135K/yr - $150K/yr

8+ years exp

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is a cultural and civic cornerstone of New York City. They are seeking an Engineering and Sustainability Senior Manager to direct and coordinate the engineering department's activities, ensuring efficient operation and maintenance of facility systems while developing strategies to meet sustainability goals.

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Responsibilities

Direct activities in preventative maintenance, operation, and upgrades of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, life safety and vertical circulation systems to maximize the provision of these services in an efficient, cost-effective and code compliant manner

Direct labor assignments and scheduling of engineers and mechanics including the oversight of payroll management

Establish and monitor bench-marking criteria and performance standards to provide the appropriate level of engineering services and staffing

Monitor contract services within areas of purview to ensure conformance to scope, schedule, budget and quality of service delivery

Lead and direct large complex capital projects of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, ensuring quality of work and adherence to scheduling, quality and budget demands

Support the Director of Engineering and Facilities Operations with forecasting operating costs of engineering department expenses, preparation of fiscal budget requests as well as constituent billing practices

Employee Development – Work with the People Support Team and the Associate Director of Fire and Safety Operations to develop and maintain departmental employee training opportunities and sustainability guidelines for operators, engineers, trade, and porter teams

Assist with the operation and maintenance of the Central Mechanical Plant. Provide support and oversight for the Rose Building Mechanical Plant, all pertinent mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire safety systems in David Geffen Hall; Alice Tully Hall and the Rose Building utilities management and distribution; utilities procurement and monitoring support; campus vertical transportation contract maintenance; code compliance

Works with and oversees design consultants, engineers, contractors on feasibility studies, design and implementation efforts, and construction projects

Reviews and evaluates Building Management Systems and equipment performance through field inspections, data analysis, etc. Presents on and makes recommendations around issues with system performance and measures to optimize such performance

Influence and inspire leadership toward achieving LCPA’s sustainability and resilience goals, consistent with LCPA’s mission and vision statements

Provide leadership and expertise for sustainability, monitoring emerging trends, programs, and issues, and communicating and educating others on sustainability topics

Develop the metrics for tracking LCPA carbon footprint and facilitate the implementation of programs to reduce LCPA carbon footprint

Develops and manages energy projects with the goal of improving efficiency and reducing overall carbon footprint

Maintains up to date knowledge of regulatory requirements, industry standards, and institutional goals with respect to energy and sustainability

Manages, tracks and reports on progress made with respect to NYC local law and regulatory compliance, including lighting system upgrades, energy audits, and retro-commissioning

Supports the Director of Engineering and Facility Operations with a master planning effort for long-term campus energy goals and capital planning around the NYC Local Law 97

Qualification

Energy Sustainability managementMechanical systems managementBuilding operations managementSustainable design principlesBMS computer-based systemsEnergy management systemsEnergy efficiency technologiesWrittenFlexibility with work hoursLeadership skillsOral communication

Required

8+ years' experience in management and operation of major mechanical electrical, plumbing and fire safety systems and/or 5+ years in Energy Sustainability management role

Advanced understanding of the principles of sustainable design, building science, environmental analysis, energy modeling, carbon neutrality, zero carbon, and embodied carbon

Extensive knowledge and experience in managing building operations of large and complex facilities, steam and chilled water plants, fire-alarm, and life safety systems

Strong written, oral and presentation skills

Self-starter with demonstrated leadership, responsiveness, and accountability

High proficiency computer skills; including knowledge of BMS computer-based systems and software applicable to physical plant operations, MS Project, AutoCAD Design software, proficient in MS Office Suite

Flexibility with work hours sometimes including early morning/late night or weekend hours

Preferred

A bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, architecture, applied science, environmental science, or related field

Relevant Certification within the Engineering or Energy field such as Certified Energy Manager, Professional Engineer, Certified Building Energy Auditor, etc. Certified Energy Manager (CEM) a plus

Demonstrated managerial skills - experience with contract and unionized labor

Hands-on experience and knowledge of building automation systems, sequence of operations, lighting controls, and energy management systems

Familiarity with energy management, design and implementation of programs, or environmental research

Understanding of building energy systems and energy efficiency technologies

Knowledge of energy savings calculations and emissions calculation methodologies