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Director, Campus Energy & Utilities

Colorado College

Job Title: Director, Campus Energy & Utilities

Department: Purchased Utilities

Campus Location: Main Campus

FLSA Status: Exempt/ Salaried

Position Type/ Work Schedule

• 2080 Hours per year
• 12 Months per year
• 40 Hours per week (Estimated)

About Us

At Colorado College, 2,300 students learn and live on our beautiful 99-acre campus in downtown Colorado Springs. We attract top students seeking new perspectives with an array of experiential learning opportunities possible only in an immersive learning environment. Here students take only one class at a time to facilitate deep exploration of a topic. We call this the Block Plan. This unique approach allows members of our campus community to share a rhythm of experience as we work together to fulfill our mission.

Job Summary

Serving as a strategic partner with the Associate Vice President (AVP) and leadership team, this role involves planning, directing, and organizing departmental operations. It includes representing the AVP in college-wide activities and within the department as needed. The position acts as the primary liaison with local and national municipal utilities providers to ensure reliable and sustainable service delivery to the campus. This role also includes overseeing mechanical equipment specifications on capital projects, energy management, the energy management system, and building automation systems. Additionally, it involves managing the daily operations of the Central Plant, low voltage, and MEP trade shops (HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing).

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership, administration, and decision-making, which includes planning, budgeting, process improvement recommendations, and personnel management for all MEP and energy management staff and operations.
• Work with the AVP on planning for the strategic renewal of equipment, while also setting and achieving operational goals.
• Advise college personnel on the feasibility, serviceability, building performance criteria, paybacks, and costs of energy-related capital improvement projects, in accordance with sound engineering, financial principles, and governing codes.
• Oversee MEP technical teams, ensuring that capital equipment renewals and projects are integrated with operations and maintenance.
• Provide technical guidance to professional consultants serving Facilities Services, provide direction and expertise to enhance project commissioning and quality control efforts, and prepare estimates for financial payback and return on investment.
• Lead campus strategies aimed at conserving resources, improving building performance, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions on campus. Ensure that operational outcomes align with the college's energy and carbon goals, working towards a net reduction in both campus energy intensity and carbon footprint from energy consumption. Act as a principal advocate and advisor for energy conservation and efficiency on campus, and prepare, implement, and analyze projects related to energy use.
• Prepare annual reports on energy consumption, carbon emissions, energy use intensity and pricing forecasts for all utility commodities. Track and measure performance expectations, results, and key performance indicators related to campus energy usage and carbon reduction efforts. Ensure the completion of all regulatory compliance reports required by government agencies.
• Work closely with the Campus Sustainability Office on strategic energy conservation communications and annual reports. Lead the Campus Sustainability Committee in their efforts to develop an Energy Master Plan and continued implementation.
• Engage proactively with local and national municipal utility providers to effectively minimize service interruptions and ensure continuous operations are met.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical or other engineering field plus a minimum of 7 years of related experience, or comparable combination of education and experience in roles of increasing responsibility of leadership and supervisory requirements; thorough understanding of and experience in renewable energy, building automations systems, technologies. Experience analyzing building and system energy consumption patterns to identify energy conservation and efficiency improvement opportunities; experience in leading and supporting both large and small construction projects. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret plans, specifications, contract documents, control drawings, service bulletins, technical procedure manuals, equipment specifications, and government regulations. Understanding utility tariff language and its implications at all levels of a continuous operations campus. Knowledge of mechanical engineering systems to include plumbing, electrical, natural gas, high-temperature hot water, and chilled water service type systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP), Certified Energy Auditor (CEA), Certified Green Building Engineer (GBE), Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP), Certified Energy Procurement Professional (CEP), Certified Energy Manager (AEE), Master's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering. Financial management experience in higher education; experience and working with local and national utility providers

Applicants are welcome to apply even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications. We value diverse perspectives and encourage individuals with a genuine interest in the role to submit their applications.

Other Position Details:

• Supervises Staff
• Position will not drive CC vehicles

Application Instructions

• Application Deadline - Last day to submit: April 23, 2025.
• The search committee will begin reviewing applications as they are submitted, so early applications are encouraged.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

• $99,774 to $124,717 per year

What We Offer:

As part of the total compensation for Staff and Faculty roles, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time - accrual of 7.34 hours of vacation per pay period (176 hours, 22 days per year) and 4 hours of sick time per pay period (96 hours, 12 days per year)
• Paid seasonal breaks and holidays (20 days per year)
• 403(b) retirement plans where employees contribute 5% of pay and CC contributes 10%
• Tuition benefits for employee and eligible dependents
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program
• Wellness benefits including free access to the sports center, swimming pool, arts and crafts, outdoor programs, and financial consultants

Accommodation Statement:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College's policies, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Colorado College, or if you cannot use the online application system, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (719) 389-6421 or mailto:HR@ColoradoCollege.edu

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Benefit Information:

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Leave Information:

Please refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/welcome/leadership/policies/vacation-leave-and-accrual.html

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