The Energy Manager (EM) will be an expert level building controls specialist responsible for tracking and analyzing utilities consumption (electricity, water, natural gas) then developing and implementing efficiency improving strategies in major facilities at Tampa International Airport. This position plays a critical part in optimizing building HVAC and electrical systems, aligning airport energy initiatives with aviation sustainability standards, energy management planning, and reducing energy consumption, utilities costs, and carbon footprint.

The EM is a management level position with responsibility for reviewing and approving all utilities invoices, participating in airport sustainability programs including ACA (Airport Carbon Accreditation), and working closely with the airport Sustainability and Resilience Program Director to develop and pursue overarching goals. Additionally, the EM will manage two technicians dedicated to supporting the EM’s initiatives.

SUPERVISES OTHERS: YES

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

COMPENSATION: $110, 000.00+ Based on Experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Create and implement comprehensive energy management strategies aligned with airport-wide sustainability goals to reduce the airport’s operational costs and carbon footprint.

• Track, analyze and compile historical utilities consumption data. Review and approve all utilities invoices.

• Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, and Sustainability teams to develop and execute energy-saving initiatives. Participate in design and construction meetings to ensure highly efficient mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems are installed in new construction projects.

• Lead training sessions and awareness programs to promote energy conservation among maintenance staff and tenants.

• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for internal and external customers.

• Interface with Metasys building controls system to verify operating strategies/ programs. Reprogram and recommission systems as necessary to maximize efficiency.

• Track progress against energy performance targets and regulatory compliance.

• Work with Sustainability manager to develop policies and guidelines for sustainable energy practices.

• Supervisory duties of employees engaged in the operation and maintenance of the airport’s building controls systems. These duties include administration of performance evaluations and training programs, scheduling of daily activities, approval of timecards, disciplinary actions, and other related duties.

This list is not intended to be all inclusive and you may not be responsible for every item listed. The employer reserves the right to assign additional functions and responsibilities as necessary.

COMPETENCIES

• Accountability: Taking responsibility for one's actions and decisions, admitting mistakes and learning from them, and assuming responsibility for dealing with problems, crises, or issues.
• Influence Others: Influences others to be excited and committed to furthering the organization's objectives; Ability to gain other's support for ideas, proposals, and solutions.
• Critical thinking: Able to analyze a situation from different points of view; consider current and future impacts of decisions; objectively evaluate an issue to form a decision.
• Teamwork: The ability to function effectively within a team, contributing positively to collaborative efforts and achieving shared goals by demonstrating communication, collaboration, active listening, conflict resolution, and adaptability to different perspectives while respecting the roles and contributions of others. At times takes the lead and positively influences others.

REQUIRED FOR ALL HCAA JOBS

• In the event of an emergency or disaster that impacts the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority (HCAA), an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department or the HCAA Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Such assignments may be before, during, or after the emergency/disaster.
• Complies with all HCAA Policies, Standard Procedures, Rules and Regulations, and Operating Directives.

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS)

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience with commercial building controls/management systems, chiller plant and HVAC system operations. (Extensive experience may be substituted for education)
• Experience in the management and supervision of technical personnel.
• Preferred experience in aviation, transportation, or large infrastructure environments.
• Preferred experience with Johnson Controls Metasys building management systems.
• Preferred Certified Energy Manager (CEM), LEED AP, or similar accreditation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book) and/or IIA Standards (Red Book) to ensure compliance with auditing practices.
• Knowledge of proper workpaper techniques such as referencing, indexing, etc.
• Ability to ensure results and conclusions are well-documented in accordance with professional standards and Department’s procedures.
• Ability to understand and interpret provisions of various contracts between the Authority and external companies and contractors.
• Ability to prepare and review complex engagement reports and analyses for completeness of preparation and conformance with engagement objectives, professional auditing standards, and department procedures.
• Skill in handling competing priorities to meet deadlines and commitments.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting principles and public administration practices to ensure compliance and effectiveness in audit processes.
• Ability to stay informed on revisions to applicable Authority, Department, and professional policies, procedures and standards to ensure conformance.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, rules, guidelines, and regulations related to fiscal management of government agencies, including those funded by federal grants.
• Knowledge of the organization and operations of various departments and agencies assigned for audit to effectively assess their controls and processes.
• Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data, devising appropriate audit procedures and techniques.
• Ability to lead follow-up of responses for assigned projects, evaluate the adequacy of the corrective action and plan for follow-up testing.
• Ability to establish clear direction, motivate teams, and foster a work culture focused on ongoing learning and performance goals.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to handle restricted, sensitive, and confidential information.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others within and outside the Authority.
• Ability to provide outstanding customer service, serve the public, and represent the Authority with courtesy and professionalism.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Primarily office-based with regular site visits across airport grounds.
• Full-time (salaried) position. Primarily normal office hours but must be flexible to work off-hours including weekends as needed to conduct system shutdowns, monitor construction activities, complete work that may be impactful to airport customers, etc.
• Available to respond to airport in a timely manner to resolve critical system failures.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Frequent standing & walking

• Continuous sitting

• Occasional lifting up to 20 Ibs

• Occasional pushing, pulling & dragging

• Continuous typing

• Occasional use of car

• Continuous use of a computer monitor

The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority-Tampa International Airport provides equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliations, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, membership, or non-membership in an employee organization, or based on personal favoritism or other non-merit factors.

The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority-Tampa International Airport welcomes and encourages applications from minorities, veterans, and persons with physical and mental disabilities, and will reasonably accommodate the needs of those persons in the application, testing and hiring process. The decision to grant reasonable accommodation requests will be made case-by-case.