Assistant Vice President, Energy and Engineering

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. To apply for this position, please click the Apply button, complete the brief application process, and upload your resume and position-specific cover letter. Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact ZRG Partners at (724) 462-5393 or email rnawoczynski@zrgpartners.com. * Job Type: Officer of Administration * Bargaining Unit: * Regular/Temporary: Regular * End Date if Temporary: * Hours Per Week: 35 * Standard Work Schedule: * Building: * Salary Range: $250,000 - $275,000The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Position SummaryReporting to the Vice President for Operations, the Assistant Vice President of Engineering and Energy is responsible for visionary and strategic energy services and programs for Columbia University. Responsibilities * Directs, strategizes, and establishes the utility plant and environmental initiatives and services for the campus buildings totaling 9 million square feet. This includes master planning, conservation efforts, managing renewable energy portfolios, strategic procurement of natural gas and electricity, central plant oversight, and other energy-related strategic initiatives. * Leads the tactical effort to integrate energy conservation practices into the University operations and activities. Develops and recommends plans to advance the University's energy conservation efforts; and provides leadership for the development and implementation of goals, policies, and elimination of GHG emissions. * Responsible for the implementation of strategic initiatives with the goal of meeting the University's commitments to energy reduction, and for correlating the energy procurement and utilization of the campus's central utility plants to maximize efficiency and minimize cost. * Leads the Energy Management Group, the Engineering group, the Building Commissioning Group, and the Central Utility Plants. Works with and provide recommendations on sustainability and energy management initiatives to Capital Project Management, Operations, as well as the Sustainability committee and works closely with the senior leadership to help balance short-and long-term strategic sustainability and energy management efforts. * Acts as subject matter expert to provide leadership to develop campaigns and promotions that heighten awareness of energy issues. Establishes strategic goals for the team by planning and goal setting. Working closely with the Vice President of Operations, translates departmental goals into functional and individual goals for the team. May represent the Vice President as assigned on special committees and performs special projects as directed.Minimum Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field. * Minimum of 10 years of related experience in utility infrastructure, university utility and facilities operations or related field. * Minimum of seven years of environmental / sustainability experience including implementing environmental or sustainability programs, resource management, environmental initiatives, or equivalent experience. * Demonstrated experience with energy, water, and waste conservation in buildings. * Skilled in budget preparation, financial management, and analysis. * A flexible, problem-solving approach to leadership. * Demonstrated effective leadership skills within a complex, multilayered organization. * Ability to think strategically and drive priority initiatives through the organization. * Strategic planning skills. Ability to make administrative / procedu