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Engineering and Sustainability Senior Manager

AT Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Engineering and Sustainability Senior Manager

New York, NY

Position: Engineering and Sustainability Senior Manager

Role Overview: Reporting to the Director, Engineering and Facilities Operations, this position directs and coordinates activities of the engineering department and contract services to operate and maintain all plant and related facility, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems ensuring the highest level of efficiency and reliability. This position also is responsible for developing and implementing strategies, initiatives and programs that ensure Lincoln Center, and the Performing Arts and constituents meet their sustainability-related goals and commitments.

Operational Responsibilities:

  • Direct activities in preventative maintenance, operation, and upgrades of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, life safety and vertical circulation systems to maximize the provision of these services in an efficient, cost-effective and code compliant manner.
  • Direct labor assignments and scheduling of engineers and mechanics including the oversight of payroll management.
  • Establish and monitor bench-marking criteria and performance standards to provide the appropriate level of engineering services and staffing.
  • Monitor contract services within areas of purview to ensure conformance to scope, schedule, budget and quality of service delivery.
  • Lead and direct large complex capital projects of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, ensuring quality of work and adherence to scheduling, quality and budget demands.
  • Support the Director of Engineering and Facilities Operations with forecasting operating costs of engineering department expenses, preparation of fiscal budget requests as well as constituent billing practices.
  • Employee Development - Work with the People Support Team and the Associate Director of Fire and Safety Operations to develop and maintain departmental employee training opportunities and sustainability guidelines for operators, engineers, trade, and porter teams.
  • Assist with the operation and maintenance of the Central Mechanical Plant. Provide support and oversight for the Rose Building Mechanical Plant, all pertinent mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire safety systems in David Geffen Hall; Alice Tully Hall and the Rose Building utilities management and distribution; utilities procurement and monitoring support; campus vertical transportation contract maintenance; code compliance.
  • Works with and oversees design consultants, engineers, contractors on feasibility studies, design and implementation efforts, and construction projects.
  • Reviews and evaluates Building Management Systems and equipment performance through field inspections, data analysis, etc. Presents on and makes recommendations around issues with system performance and measures to optimize such performance.

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Energy and Sustainability Responsibilities:

  • Influence and inspire leadership toward achieving LCPA's sustainability and resilience goals, consistent with LCPA's mission and vision statements.
  • Provide leadership and expertise for sustainability, monitoring emerging trends, programs, and issues, and communicating and educating others on sustainability topics.
  • Develop the metrics for tracking LCPA carbon footprint and facilitate the implementation of programs to reduce LCPA carbon footprint.
  • Develops and manages energy projects with the goal of improving efficiency and reducing overall carbon footprint.
  • Maintains up to date knowledge of regulatory requirements, industry standards, and institutional goals with respect to energy and sustainability.
  • Manages, tracks and reports on progress made with respect to NYC local law and regulatory compliance, including lighting system upgrades, energy audits, and retro-commissioning.
  • Supports the Director of Engineering and Facility Operations with a master planning effort for long-term campus energy goals and capital planning around the NYC Local Law 97.

Qualifications (Required):

  • 5+ years' experience in management and operation of major mechanical electrical, plumbing and fire safety systems and/or 5+ years in Energy Sustainability management role.
  • Advanced understanding of the principles of sustainable design, building science, environmental analysis, energy modeling, carbon neutrality, zero carbon, and embodied carbon.
  • Extensive knowledge and experience in managing building operations of large and complex facilities, steam and chilled water plants, fire-alarm, and life safety systems.
  • Strong written, oral and presentation skills
  • Self-starter with demonstrated leadership, responsiveness, and accountability.
  • High proficiency computer skills; including knowledge of BMS computer-based systems and software applicable to physical plant operations, MS Project, AutoCAD Design software, proficient in MS Office Suite
  • Flexibility with work hours sometimes including early morning/late night or weekend hours.

Training/Skills Experience (Preferred):

  • A bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, architecture, applied science, environmental science, or related field.
  • Relevant Certification within the Engineering or Energy field such as Certified Energy Manager, Professional Engineer, Certified Building Energy Auditor, etc. Certified Energy Manager (CEM) a plus.
  • Demonstrated managerial skills - experience with contract and unionized labor.
  • Hands-on experience and knowledge of building automation systems, sequence of operations, lighting controls, and energy management systems.
  • Familiarity with energy management, design and implementation of programs, or environmental research.
  • Understanding of building energy systems and energy efficiency technologies.
  • Knowledge of energy savings calculations and emissions calculation methodologies.

What is Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts?

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (LCPA) is the world's leading performing arts center in the heart of New York City. In these times of heightened anxiety and vigilance, we are holding on to the important role the arts play in our lives: they nourish our hearts and minds, teach us valuable lessons and critical skills, and help us create community. We are resolved not to lose sight of what connects us, and we hope you will consider joining our talented, diverse team.

We are:

1. The manager of the Lincoln Center Campus.

-We are part of 16 acres of activity and one of eleven amazing resident organizations

2. A leading Arts Presenter.

-We curate a number of series showcasing music, dance, and theater

3. An Education Hub.

-We have reached 20 million students, educators, principals, and community members

Who are our people?

Lincoln Center is a diverse team of dreamers, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who use unique platforms in the heart of New York City and beyond to advocate for the transformative impact of artistic experiences.

Lincoln Center People imagine and create in concert with this mission by founding President John D. Rockefeller III - "The arts are not for the privileged few, but for the many. Their place is not on the periphery of daily life, but at its center."

Lincoln Center welcomes applicants from all sectors who agilely solve problems, show up as they are, and can't stop innovating.

What's the news?

Get Ready for ‘Summer for the City'

  • Lincoln Center's Summer Festival to Focus on Civic Bonds
  • Lincoln Center announces free shows and concerts for 3rd annual 'Summer for the City'
  • Lincoln Center's ‘Summer For The City' Fest Returns This June With 200+ Fun, Free Events
  • Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center Is Set

Campus Happenings

  • Earth month brings music outside at Lincoln Center
  • 'Rent' Is Coming Back To New York In A Uniquely Reimagined Form
  • Chef Kwame Onwuachi Explores His Roots, and His New York Upbringing, at Tatiana
  • Henry Timms Wants to Tear Down Walls at Lincoln Center

Legacies of San Juan Hill

  • Before Lincoln Center, San Juan Hill Was a Vibrant Black Community
  • Lincoln Center Launches San Juan Hill Project Digital Hub To Remember the Lost Urban Neighborhood
  • Lincoln Center lanza plataforma para rescatar la cultura de un barrio negro
  • Chef Kwame Onwuachi Explores His Roots, and His New York Upbringing, at Tatiana

Who is our President and CEO?

Mariko Silver

Join us!

It is the policy of Lincoln Center to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, marital or civil partnership/union status, familial or caregiver status, alienage or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, military or veteran status, genetic information, predisposition, or carrier status, unemployment status, domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. LCPA is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

Client-provided location(s): New York, NY, USA
Job ID: Lincoln-1556
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Pet Insurance
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Return-to-Work Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Leave of Absence
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Internship Program
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training