Energy Efficiency Manager

Position Description

The Energy Efficiency Manager supports the Division of Sustainability’s goal to increase energy and water efficiency and decrease waste and greenhouse gas emissions across Metro Government operations. As part of a small, collaborative team, this position designs and implements strategies that measurably advance this goal, with a focus on energy efficiency projects in commercial buildings.

This position oversees departmental implementation of and municipal-wide reporting on Metro’s Green Building Standards (Metro Code 2.32.070), which mandate energy efficiency improvements in existing city buildings and LEED Zero certification across a portion of the portfolio. The role manages Metro’s Energy Savings Revolving Fund, which implements strategic, high-ROI energy conservation measures in municipal facilities.

This position will coordinate with General Services divisions, other Metro departments, and contracted vendors towards achieving the city’s energy goals. Responsibilities include onsite evaluations and inspections, strategy development, project management, vendor management, data collection and analysis, and reporting.

The candidate must be a motivated and dynamic professional with excellent decision-making and interpersonal skills and the ability to independently manage concurrent projects. Flexibility, positivity, reliability, and a commitment to excellence are required.

• *This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule that may include remote work.**

Typical Duties

• Oversee departmental implementation of and Metro-wide reporting on Metro’s Green Building Standards (Metro Code 2.32.070).
• Oversee energy efficiency projects across a diverse portfolio of nearly 100 city buildings.
• Conduct hands-on evaluation of building controls, lighting, HVAC, and envelope condition and determine opportunities for energy savings.
• Manage vendors performing energy efficiency work in municipal facilities, ensuring quality control and budgetary compliance.
• Establish strong lines of communication with other Metro departments to collect data, share best practices, and support progress toward meeting Metro Code 2.32.070.
• Develop strategy for deploying limited capital dollars to greatest-impact energy conservation projects.
• Work closely with General Services’ Operations and Maintenance team to ensure feasibility and ongoing maintenance.
• Advise General Services’ Design and Construction team on energy efficiency strategies for new buildings; help write lighting, HVAC, and envelope design standards.
• Collaborate with General Services’ energy team to coordinate energy efficiency and renewable energy projects and strategies.
• Maintain databases and other records in support of day-to-day operations related to building energy use and efficiency; provide on-demand snapshots in user-friendly formats.
• Research and stay abreast of industry best practices, policies, and technologies that may impact progress towards Metro’s energy goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree in any technical field, including but not limited to: Engineering, Environmental Science, Building Science, or related field and five (5) years of professional experience with facility energy use and associated systems and technologies (e.g., HVAC, controls, lighting, envelope), and/ or energy efficiency/ energy conservation in buildings.

• Additional experience may be considered in lieu of education*

* Must receive a passing Metro Nashville Police Department background check**

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• One or more of the following:
  1. LEED accreditation (any level)
  2. ASHRAE certification
     • Building Energy Assessment Professional (BEAP)
     • Building Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP)
     • Certified HVAC Designer (CHD)
     • High-Performance Building Design Professional (HBDP)
     • Building Commissioning Professional (BCxP)
     • Operations & Performance Management Professional (OPMP)
  3. Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
  4. Project Management Professional (PMP)
  5. Certified Decarbonization Professional (CDP)
• Demonstrated experience in energy project management including, planning, executing, monitoring, and closing projects
• Hands-on experience with energy efficiency and/ or conservation across a portfolio of buildings

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.