Project Manager, Energy Conservation

The University of Arizona is hiring a Project Manager for Energy Conservation to oversee energy infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing sustainability and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include managing capital improvement projects, supervising staff, coordinating with various departments, and ensuring adherence to standards. The role requires troubleshooting, project monitoring, and developing maintenance schedules. Benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and tuition reduction. The position is based in Tucson, AZ.
Position HighlightsUniversity Facility Services is seeking a Project Manager, Energy Conservation to oversee and manage utilities energy in infrastructure projects. This position plays a critical role in supporting sustainability and operational efficiency goals through the execution of key energy infrastructure initiatives.

The Project Manager, Energy Conservation will lead a variety of energy-related capital improvement projects, including but not limited to tunnel infrastructure upgrades, mechanical equipment room enhancements, air handling unit (AHU) replacements and repairs, and the installation or maintenance of chillers, boilers, cooling towers, steam traps, and other HVAC systems. In addition, this role is responsible for the maintenance of all closed-loop systems and will supervise two staff members.

University Facility Services at the University of Arizona consists of over 700 employees and services over 13 million square feet of campus, keeping the grounds beautiful, classrooms clean and all utilities moving through the campus. TEAMWORK is our strength.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities
• Oversee contractors, engineers, and two direct reports during the installation phases of energy infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate project activities with appropriate University Facility Services (UFS) staff to ensure alignment with departmental goals.
• Ensure all project participants and internal teams adhere to established standards, protocols, and procedures.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project-related communication across departments and with external partners.
• Review and monitor progress on active projects and the ongoing maintenance of systems, including steam traps.
• Identify and recommend improvements or modifications to enhance project outcomes and system performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve foreseeable issues that may impact project timelines or operations.
• Review engineering and design plans for projects, ensuring alignment with University Facility Services (UFS) standards and coordinating with relevant UFS staff and trades.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for critical equipment and systems.
• Lead the development, installation, testing, calibration, and operation of complex and high-impact systems and techniques.
• Provide direction and follow-up with team members to address technical and operational issues.
• Prepare project scopes and overviews for future initiatives, coordinating efforts with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire safety, and other UFS departments.
• Manage project execution within assigned budgets and established timelines.
• Facilitate planning meetings to coordinate project duration, stakeholder involvement, and event scheduling.
• Partner with Work Control (Facilities dispatch) to communicate planned service interruptions to affected building occupants.
• Oversee the maintenance and operation of all closed loop systems, including:
• Testing for chemical residue and adjusting chemical levels as needed.
• Maintaining pot feeders and performing blow downs.
• Scheduling and executing maintenance of steam traps across all systems.
• Serve as a backup resource to support team members in the maintenance of heating-based closed loop systems, which recirculate water without connecting to the central plants.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
• Working knowledge of HVAC systems.
• Working knowledge of controls systems.
• Working knowledge of boilers and chiller operations.
• Background in preventive maintenance programs.
• Knowledge of Project Management.

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications
• Background in teaching.
• 7 years of knowledge of HVAC Systems.

FLSAExemptFull Time/Part TimeFull TimeNumber of Hours Worked per Week40Job FTE1.0Work CalendarFiscalJob CategoryFacilities, Grounds and InfrastructureBenefits EligibleYes - Full BenefitsRate of Pay$75,540 - $98,201Compensation Typesalary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)Grade10Compensation GuidanceThe Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.Grade Range Minimum$75540Grade Range Midpoint$98201Grade Range Maximum$120863Career Stream and LevelPC3Job FamilyDesign & ConstructionJob FunctionFacil, Grounds, & InfraType of criminal background check required:Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)Number of Vacancies1Target Hire Date5/12/2025Expected End DateContact Information for Candidateshr-client-ufsd_pbcf@arizona.eduOpen Date4/17/2025Open Until FilledYesDocuments Needed to ApplyResume and Cover LetterSpecial Instructions to ApplicantNotice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety ReportIn compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.

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