Careers Job Description
General Description
Organizational Description:
CUNY Building Performance Lab (CUNY BPL) advances high-performance building operations and practices in existing commercial, public, and multi-family residential buildings. We focus on improving efficiency and optimizing building operations through training, coaching, energy data analytics (monthly and real-time meter data), building energy modeling (EnergyPlus and others), measurement and verification (IPMVP and ASHRAE protocols), HVAC systems, building controls, data acquisition (via BAS or field equipment), and operational improvements via Pacific Northwest National Lab’s Building Re-tuning protocol.
The CUNY BPL Training Department provides continuing education programs for facility managers, building operators, energy professionals, and it supports building operations research and development. CUNY BPL also runs an extensive internship program for CUNY students that provides real world experience and hands-on work in each of the organization’s program areas.
CUNY BPL staff have expertise in a wide range of areas related to building systems, operations and data, and the design process. CUNY BPL Training engages in both private sector and public sector clients including city, state, and federal agencies.
General Description:
CUNY BPL Is hiring a Senior Training Specialist to support multiple projects for the CUNY BPL Training Department. This staff member will be central to CUNY BPL’s training organization by having involvement in direct training, engineering analysis, client discussions, and curriculum development.
Other Duties
Duties:
Job activities include some or all of the following, as required:
- Engineering analysis for optimization of building HVAC systems and controls
- Advancing operations optimization methodologies using Building Automation System (BAS) data
- Conduct site visit surveys and BAS assessments to support training and coaching activities
- Conduct training and/or coaching of commercial and multi-family building operators as well as building owners and property managers; courses may include Building Operator Training (for MF building operators), Building Operator Certification (for commercial/institutional building operators), Building Re-tuning coaching classes, and Building Energy Compliance seminars (owners / property managers)
- Modify/refine existing curricula and develop new curricula as needed. Develop BPL training resources, e.g., case studies, playbooks, energy saving calculation methodologies, etc., as needed
- Support development and maintenance of training partnerships and industry outreach initiatives
Qualifications
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will bring the following education, skills, and experience to this position:
- Knowledge of HVAC system operations, including air systems, central heating and cooling plant, air and water distribution systems, sequences of operations, and controls
- Working knowledge of Building Automation Systems
- Minimum three years of experience with existing building systems in a design, commissioning and/or operational capacity
- Experience providing technical training for professionals with advanced certifications, licenses, or college degrees
- Experience developing training materials, especially using Learning Management Systems for both synchronous and asynchronous course delivery
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering (mechanical, energy, electrical, facilities), architecture, construction, operations, related field, or equivalent study and experience
- Familiarity with project management operations, including project planning, scope development, project tracking, and close-out
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM); Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP) or Existing Building Commissioning Professional (EBCP) credentials a plus
- Familiarity with NYC energy codes a plus
- Familiarity with the NYC real estate market and stakeholders a plus
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects
RFCUNY Benefits
RFCUNY Employee Benefits and AccrualsAbout the Research Foundation
The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.
RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Key Features
CUNY Building Performance Lab
Full Time
$75,000.00 - $95,000.00
Mar 30, 2023 (Or Until Filled)