Director, Energy Management ($146,100.00- $182,500.00)

Position Summary:

The Director of Energy Management is part of the Maintenance Services Corporate team and is a leader focused on (1) sustainability, (2) water conservation, (3) utility cost savings and (4) overall energy management. 

Job Duties:

• Lead Sustainability efforts for Apartments Division.
  • Partner with all Divisions to drive cross-divisional sustainability efforts.
  • Partner with all Divisions to publish new Sustainability report for TIC all Company.
  • Drive improvements and metrics to showcase Division sustainability efforts.
  • Oversee EV Charger strategy and planning for Apartment Division.
  • Drive strategy for solar implementation where feasible (assess, plan, implement).
  • Support GreenHouse Gas [GHG] protocol and development for ICAC.
  • Monitor all regulations and reporting requirements.
• Lead utility expense reduction efforts for Division.
  • Utility Monitoring, benchmarking, reporting and analytics.
  • Perform monthly utility reviews (using EnergyCap) to find opportunities to reduce utility cost. 
  • Perform property walks and identify opportunities to reduce utility cost.
  • Drive the project management and execution of actions that reduce utility cost.
  • Monitor vacant unit usage and drive action to reduce cost.
  • Monitor and manage rebates and incentives for the apartment division.
  • Identify trends, handle failures, and partner with capital team on planning replacements.
• Oversee resident utility billing bill back program for Division.
  • Oversee utility billing vendor to ensure expense vs other income is maximized.
  • Review each billing service (water, sewer, trash, gas, electricity) for optimal recovery.
  • Ensure proper billing and sub-meter maintenance is occurring.
  • Monitor and make improvements in billing program & auditing service where necessary.
• Water Conservation Efforts. 
  • Identify projects that improve water conservation at the properties. 
  • Monitor water penalties and address repairs with the on site teams.
  • Work in partnership with Landscape Management on water monitoring and reduction efforts.
• Utility Project Coordination.
  • Represent Apartment Division, but partner with Corporate Energy Management team.
  • Partner with Capital Team to ensure proper budgeting and ROI on utility projects.
  • Provide utility audit support and best practices.
  • Provide recommendations for controls and technology improvements. 
     

Minimum Qualifications / Other Expectations:

Education & Experience: 

• BS or BA degree from an accredited College or University is preferred
• 5+ years experience in utility management.  
• Proficient in Excel and Google applications
• Preferred experience with Energy Cap
   

Other: 

• Valid driver’s license; valid vehicle insurance
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.  Multilingual ability a plus
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to quality, speed and detail
• Travel required to San Diego and Northern California apartment communities  (up to 10% of time).