Utilities & Energy Optimization Manager

Posted:
5/13/2026, 9:37:41 AM

Location(s):
Arizona, United States ⋅ Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

Primary Responsibilities /Accountabilities/ Essential Functions:

  • Own, manage, and develop comprehensive reporting and analysis for all campus utility data, driving visibility, accuracy, and informed decision-making
  • Analyze utility rates and validate billing accuracy to ensure cost integrity, identify discrepancies, and support financial optimization
  • Identify and drive opportunities to reduce energy and water consumption through data analysis, system optimization, and targeted efficiency initiatives
  • Analyze system performance using data from BMS and metering systems
  • Recommend and implement operational adjustments (setpoints, scheduling, sequencing)
  • Support peak demand reduction strategies and utility incentive programs
  • Partner with HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Controls teams to resolve inefficiencies
  • Utilize Building Management Systems (BMS) to diagnose system performance issues
  • Develop and maintain a rolling portfolio of energy and water conservation projects
  • Identify ROI-driven opportunities (retro-commissioning, equipment upgrades, controls optimization, etc.)
  • Collaborate with leadership on capital planning and prioritization
  • Monitor and optimize campus water usage, including irrigation and mechanical systems
  • Identify opportunities for conservation and efficiency improvements
  • Evaluate water usage across cooling towers and other major systems to optimize efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall system performance
  • Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) for utilities and system performance, aligned with APPA benchmarks and industry standards
  • Provide regular, executive-level reporting to Facilities leadership, translating utility and system data into clear performance trends and insights
  • Deliver data-driven analysis and recommendations that support operational improvements, cost optimization, and strategic decision-making
  • Support sustainability initiatives by providing reporting, compliance documentation, and data-driven analysis to advance campus sustainability goals
  • Other duties as assigned

Equipment Used and Responsibility

  • Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook.
  • Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
  • Building Management System (BMS)

Supervisory Responsibilities

Yes

Experience/ Education

  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in the fields of Engineering, Business Administration, Resource Management.
  • Experience in higher education, healthcare, or large campus environments
  • Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or similar credential
  • Familiarity with energy modeling, retro-commissioning, or system optimization
  • Knowledge of building systems including HVAC, electrical distribution, and water systems
  • Experience with analytics platforms, dashboards, or data visualization tools
  • 2+ years of demonstrated experience in energy and/or utilities management, with a focus on analyzing consumption, identifying inefficiencies, and supporting optimization of building systems
  • Must pass pre-employment background investigation.

Physical Requirements:

  • Sitting:      5-7 hours a day
  • Standing:  1-3 hours a day
  • Walking:   1-2  hours a day
  • Lifting:       Rarely
  • Carrying:    Occasionally
  • Pushing:     Occasionally
  • Squatting:   Rarely
  • Bending:     Occasionally
  • Kneeling:    Rarely
  • Climbing:    Rarely
  • Reaching:    Occasionally
  • Grasping:     Occasionally
  • Fine Eye to Hand Coordination:  Continuously
  • Driving: Occasionally
  • Work Environment: Office building on site.  Work is performed primarily inside, subject to variations in temperature, equipment noise and dust.