Environmental Systems Program Manager (Austin Facilities Management)

City of Austin•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Energy Systems Program Manager will join the Office of the City Architect (OCA) team within Austin Facilities Management (AFM) to assist the City Architect in communicating the status of energy use and deferred maintenance on the facilities AFM manages to City Council, the City Manager’s Office, Department Directors and the Citizens of Austin when called upon. The City of Austin currently owns, manages and maintains over 8 million square feet distributed over approximately 220 facilities to serve citizens and house our 16,000 employees. The data gleaned from our Asset management and Energy management databases will serve as a tool for guiding decisions made by the Strategic Facilities Governance Team, City Manager, and or City Council. With limited supervision, this position will be responsible for corporate level coordination and management of the city facility strategies and needs assessments and the automated environmental systems and energy efficiency upgrades for City facilities.

Requirements

Knowledge of Project Management principles and techniques.
Knowledge of computer network systems; LAN, WAN, Voice, and equipment.
Knowledge of facility planning practices and principles.
Knowledge of building automation systems/controls (BAS) related to security, life safety systems, and mechanical systems.
Knowledge of facility construction, maintenance, and repair practices and activities.
Knowledge of building automation systems (life safety alarm systems, mechanical and lighting controls).
Knowledge of technical systems and facility-related computer networks.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in using computers and related software applications.
Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
Skill in planning and organizing.
Ability to organize and deliver of technical projects.
Ability to lead and supervise teams.
Ability to perform database administration.
Ability to analyze workflow processes.
Graduation with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Industrial Engineering or related field plus four (4) year's experience in Facilities Management, including two (2) years of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity.

Nice To Haves

Registered Certified Energy Manager (CEM) credential through the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), or the ability to obtain it within 6 months of hire.
United States Green Building Council (USGBC) Accredited Professional certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
Experience with Power BI or other Data Visualization software
Experience with Brightly Asset Essentials, Brightly Energy Manager or other asset management software
Advanced experience in project management or environmental project initiatives
Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and manages citywide facilities strategy and needs assessments.
Oversees and manages implementation and operation of automated environmental systems, and Computer Facility Management System (CFMS).
Acts as a liaison, advisor, consultant between and for department representatives, consultants, and Deputy Chief Financial Officer.
Develops procedures, work plans and research warranties, leads and provides training.
Establishes and oversees quality control checks for data integrity.
Oversees inventory distribution
Develops and maintains facility databases.
Leads development of preventative maintenance schedule for buildings and related equipment items.
Performs and oversees periodic website maintenance.
Performs trend and life cycle analysis.
Establishes report templates and custom reports.
Manages energy and oversees energy efficiency upgrades.
Ensures compliance with City ordinances.
Develops implementation plans with standards and costing.
Oversees commissioning and re-commissioning of City building mechanical and electrical systems.
May be responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling and recommendation for dismissal.