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NYC Health + Hospitals · 2 weeks ago

Director of Building Systems Optimization

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$134K/yr - $160K/yr

8+ years exp

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the United States. This role will lead initiatives to advance energy efficiency and sustainability across the building portfolio, focusing on HVAC and MEP systems optimization, energy efficiency projects, and compliance with local laws.

Health CareHome Health CareHospitalMedicalNursing and Residential Care

Responsibilities

Lead the design and execution of large-scale BAS upgrades while supporting facility-led local upgrades

Oversee design and construction of complex energy efficiency projects with significant controls components

Develop and implement HVAC optimization strategies to improve performance across H+H facilities, primarily hospital buildings

Support Local Law 87 compliance and retro-commissioning initiatives to improve HVAC efficiency, reduce energy use, and cut greenhouse gas emissions

Guide Facility Management teams in implementing preventive and predictive maintenance practices for MEP systems, ensuring compliance with ASHRAE Standard 180

Promote a culture of energy efficiency by encouraging staff participation in CUNY/DCAS Energy Management Institute courses

Define and review scopes of work for controls upgrade projects in collaboration with facility management teams, contractors, and consultants

Provide coaching and guidance to engineers and technicians responsible for HVAC operations

Ensure the successful completion of administrative functions essential to energy project delivery, including preparing and reviewing work orders and Certificate to Proceed (CP) packages

Partner with Capital and Facilities teams on controls-related initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational energy efficiency and sustainability priorities

Implement technologies to measure, benchmark, and reduce water consumption across facilities

Qualification

Building Automation SystemsEnergy Efficiency TechnologiesHVAC Optimization StrategiesProject Management SoftwareComputerized Maintenance Management SystemsTechnical Project ManagementLocal Laws ComplianceContract ManagementMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

A Masters Degree in Business Administration, Science, Health Care Administration, Engineering or related discipline from an accredited college or university or a license as a Professional Engineer or registration as an Architect

Eight years managerial experience in Capital Program or budget work in the construction field including four years experience in budget administration and management of health care facilities

A satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Eight years of satisfactory full time professional experience, two (2) of which must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity

Strong knowledge of building systems (mechanical, electrical, and controls) and energy efficiency technologies

Familiarity with project management operations, including project planning, scope development, design and construction management, and project close-out

Knowledge of airside and waterside economizer systems, heat recovery systems including their design, operation, and integration with BAS to maximize free cooling opportunities

Familiarity with the following: NYC Local Laws related to energy and climate (Local Laws 84, 87, 95, and 97); Energy Code and/or ASHRAE standards; steam, hot water, chilled water distribution systems, electrification and deep energy retrofit concepts

Proficiency in continuous and retro-commissioning of building systems to maximize performance and sustainability outcomes

Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, interpret, and report on performance data to inform decision-making

Proven ability to support and enhance maintenance programs that integrate preventative and predictive strategies to achieve energy savings through system optimization

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with facility operators, maintenance staff, executive leadership, and external partners

Thorough understanding of local laws and regulations especially Local Law 87, including compliance management, documentation, and verification processes

Experience developing programmatic and technical requirements for procurements, particularly in operations and maintenance

Expertise in contract management, including rollout, administration, performance monitoring, and vendor coordination

Innovative, strategic mindset with a track record of implementing new approaches that improve efficiency, sustainability, and operational effectiveness across large-scale hospital facilities

Knowledge of water systems in healthcare environments, with emphasis on efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance