Director of Building Systems Optimization
NYC Health Hospitals, New York, NY, United States
About NYC Health + Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the United States. We provide essential outpatient, inpatient and home-based services to more than one million New Yorkers every year across the city’s five boroughs. Our large health system consists of ambulatory centers, acute care centers, post-acute care/long‑term care, rehabilitation programs, Home Care, and Correctional Health Services. Our diverse workforce is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person‑centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons. Grant Funded
This position is grant funded. Work Shifts
9:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M Duties & Responsibilities
This position will lead initiatives that advance energy efficiency and sustainability across its extensive building portfolio. Reporting to the Chief Decarbonization Officer and working closely with the Sr. Director of Operations, Directors of Energy Programs and Project Delivery, Facility Management teams, and other key stakeholders, this role will drive upgrade and optimization of HVAC and MEP systems, support retro‑commissioning, modernize and enhance legacy Building Automation Systems (BAS), strengthen preventative maintenance strategies, equipment reliability and implement water efficiency measures‑all in alignment with H+H's decarbonization and long‑term sustainability goals. Building Controls Upgrade Projects: Lead the design and execution of large‑scale BAS upgrades while supporting facility‑led local upgrades. Prioritize energy conservation, operational efficiency, migration to open, non‑proprietary platforms, and integration of emerging technologies to advance decarbonization and system optimization. Energy Efficiency Projects: Oversee design and construction of complex energy efficiency projects with significant controls components. Collaborate with consultants and contractors, review and provide feedback on design packages, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Energy‑Efficient Building Operations: Develop and implement HVAC optimization strategies to improve performance across H+H facilities, primarily hospital buildings. These initiatives will reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions in alignment with Local Law 97, leveraging advanced technologies and best practices to ensure peak system efficiency. Retro‑Commissioning: Support Local Law 87 compliance and retro‑commissioning initiatives to improve HVAC efficiency, reduce energy use, and cut greenhouse gas emissions. Coordinate with energy teams, facilities, and contractors to ensure successful delivery of retro‑Cx measures. Operations & Maintenance (O&M): Guide Facility Management teams in implementing preventive and predictive maintenance practices for MEP systems, ensuring compliance with ASHRAE Standard 180. Review and refine O&M schedules to identify operational savings while maintaining safety and reliability in healthcare environments. Training & Outreach: Promote a culture of energy efficiency by encouraging staff participation in CUNY/DCAS Energy Management Institute courses. Develop and deliver specialized training on energy conservation and sustainable building practices for operations and executive staff, driving behavioral change and improved outcomes. Plan & Develop energy‑efficient controls projects: Defines and reviews scopes of work for controls upgrade projects in collaboration with facility management teams, contractors, and consultants. Analyzes energy audits, retro‑commissioning studies, and feasibility reports to inform project selection and recommend innovative controls technologies and optimization strategies. Technical Leadership & Staff Development: Provide coaching and guidance to engineers and technicians responsible for HVAC operations. Support troubleshooting of VFDs, BAS trending, schedule optimization, and use of air‑ and water‑side economizers to improve system performance. Overseeing project administrative functions: Ensures the successful completion of administrative functions essential to energy project delivery, including preparing and reviewing work orders and Certificate to Proceed (CP) packages, initiating purchase orders, and managing change order registrations. Reviews and approves payment requests and facilitates timely financial close‑out of projects by coordinating CP amendments and addressing funding shortfalls as needed. Controls Projects Support: Partner with Capital and Facilities teams on controls‑related initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational energy efficiency and sustainability priorities. Water Efficiency: Implement technologies to measure, benchmark, and reduce water consumption across facilities. Lead initiatives integrating innovative water‑saving solutions to achieve measurable environmental benefits. Minimum Qualifications
A Masters Degree in Business Administration, Science, Health Care Administration, Engineering or related discipline from an accredited college or university or a license as a Professional Engineer or registration as an Architect; and, Eight years managerial experience in Capital Program or budget work in the construction field including four years experience in budget administration and management of health care facilities; or, A satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Department Preferences
Preference will be given to qualified candidates with the following knowledge, abilities, education, experience and/or skills: Experience
Eight years of satisfactory full‑time professional experience, two (2) of which must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity Computer Programs/Software Operated
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office - Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Computerized Maintenance Management Systems Building Automation Systems Project Management Software Thermal Imaging Camera, Manometer, Air Velocity Meter Computer, Copier, Scanner, etc. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Requirements
Building systems knowledge: Strong knowledge of building systems (mechanical, electrical, and controls) and energy efficiency technologies. Capacity to evaluate and recommend new emerging technologies. Technical project management knowledge: Familiarity with project management operations, including project planning, scope development, design and construction management, and project close‑out. Knowledge of airside and waterside economizer systems, heat recovery systems including their design, operation, and integration with BAS to maximize free cooling opportunities. Ability to apply this expertise to optimize energy performance, reduce mechanical cooling loads, and enhance overall HVAC system efficiency. Familiarity with the following: NYC Local Laws related to energy and climate (Local Laws 84, 87, 95, and 97); Energy Code and/or ASHRAE standards; steam, hot water, chilled water distribution systems, electrification and deep energy retrofit concepts with the ability to interpret and apply them to specific projects Design, upgrade, and continuous improvement of Building Automation Systems (BAS) Proficiency in continuous and retro‑commissioning of building systems to maximize performance and sustainability outcomes. Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, interpret, and report on performance data to inform decision‑making. Proven ability to support and enhance maintenance programs that integrate preventative and predictive strategies to achieve energy savings through system optimization. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with facility operators, maintenance staff, executive leadership, and external partners. Thorough understanding of local laws and regulations especially Local Law 87, including compliance management, documentation, and verification processes. Experience developing programmatic and technical requirements for procurements, particularly in operations and maintenance. Expertise in contract management, including rollout, administration, performance monitoring, and vendor coordination. Innovative, strategic mindset with a track record of implementing new approaches that improve efficiency, sustainability, and operational effectiveness across large‑scale hospital facilities. Knowledge of water systems in healthcare environments, with emphasis on efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance.
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NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the United States. We provide essential outpatient, inpatient and home-based services to more than one million New Yorkers every year across the city’s five boroughs. Our large health system consists of ambulatory centers, acute care centers, post-acute care/long‑term care, rehabilitation programs, Home Care, and Correctional Health Services. Our diverse workforce is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person‑centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons. Grant Funded
This position is grant funded. Work Shifts
9:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M Duties & Responsibilities
This position will lead initiatives that advance energy efficiency and sustainability across its extensive building portfolio. Reporting to the Chief Decarbonization Officer and working closely with the Sr. Director of Operations, Directors of Energy Programs and Project Delivery, Facility Management teams, and other key stakeholders, this role will drive upgrade and optimization of HVAC and MEP systems, support retro‑commissioning, modernize and enhance legacy Building Automation Systems (BAS), strengthen preventative maintenance strategies, equipment reliability and implement water efficiency measures‑all in alignment with H+H's decarbonization and long‑term sustainability goals. Building Controls Upgrade Projects: Lead the design and execution of large‑scale BAS upgrades while supporting facility‑led local upgrades. Prioritize energy conservation, operational efficiency, migration to open, non‑proprietary platforms, and integration of emerging technologies to advance decarbonization and system optimization. Energy Efficiency Projects: Oversee design and construction of complex energy efficiency projects with significant controls components. Collaborate with consultants and contractors, review and provide feedback on design packages, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Energy‑Efficient Building Operations: Develop and implement HVAC optimization strategies to improve performance across H+H facilities, primarily hospital buildings. These initiatives will reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions in alignment with Local Law 97, leveraging advanced technologies and best practices to ensure peak system efficiency. Retro‑Commissioning: Support Local Law 87 compliance and retro‑commissioning initiatives to improve HVAC efficiency, reduce energy use, and cut greenhouse gas emissions. Coordinate with energy teams, facilities, and contractors to ensure successful delivery of retro‑Cx measures. Operations & Maintenance (O&M): Guide Facility Management teams in implementing preventive and predictive maintenance practices for MEP systems, ensuring compliance with ASHRAE Standard 180. Review and refine O&M schedules to identify operational savings while maintaining safety and reliability in healthcare environments. Training & Outreach: Promote a culture of energy efficiency by encouraging staff participation in CUNY/DCAS Energy Management Institute courses. Develop and deliver specialized training on energy conservation and sustainable building practices for operations and executive staff, driving behavioral change and improved outcomes. Plan & Develop energy‑efficient controls projects: Defines and reviews scopes of work for controls upgrade projects in collaboration with facility management teams, contractors, and consultants. Analyzes energy audits, retro‑commissioning studies, and feasibility reports to inform project selection and recommend innovative controls technologies and optimization strategies. Technical Leadership & Staff Development: Provide coaching and guidance to engineers and technicians responsible for HVAC operations. Support troubleshooting of VFDs, BAS trending, schedule optimization, and use of air‑ and water‑side economizers to improve system performance. Overseeing project administrative functions: Ensures the successful completion of administrative functions essential to energy project delivery, including preparing and reviewing work orders and Certificate to Proceed (CP) packages, initiating purchase orders, and managing change order registrations. Reviews and approves payment requests and facilitates timely financial close‑out of projects by coordinating CP amendments and addressing funding shortfalls as needed. Controls Projects Support: Partner with Capital and Facilities teams on controls‑related initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational energy efficiency and sustainability priorities. Water Efficiency: Implement technologies to measure, benchmark, and reduce water consumption across facilities. Lead initiatives integrating innovative water‑saving solutions to achieve measurable environmental benefits. Minimum Qualifications
A Masters Degree in Business Administration, Science, Health Care Administration, Engineering or related discipline from an accredited college or university or a license as a Professional Engineer or registration as an Architect; and, Eight years managerial experience in Capital Program or budget work in the construction field including four years experience in budget administration and management of health care facilities; or, A satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Department Preferences
Preference will be given to qualified candidates with the following knowledge, abilities, education, experience and/or skills: Experience
Eight years of satisfactory full‑time professional experience, two (2) of which must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity Computer Programs/Software Operated
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office - Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Computerized Maintenance Management Systems Building Automation Systems Project Management Software Thermal Imaging Camera, Manometer, Air Velocity Meter Computer, Copier, Scanner, etc. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Requirements
Building systems knowledge: Strong knowledge of building systems (mechanical, electrical, and controls) and energy efficiency technologies. Capacity to evaluate and recommend new emerging technologies. Technical project management knowledge: Familiarity with project management operations, including project planning, scope development, design and construction management, and project close‑out. Knowledge of airside and waterside economizer systems, heat recovery systems including their design, operation, and integration with BAS to maximize free cooling opportunities. Ability to apply this expertise to optimize energy performance, reduce mechanical cooling loads, and enhance overall HVAC system efficiency. Familiarity with the following: NYC Local Laws related to energy and climate (Local Laws 84, 87, 95, and 97); Energy Code and/or ASHRAE standards; steam, hot water, chilled water distribution systems, electrification and deep energy retrofit concepts with the ability to interpret and apply them to specific projects Design, upgrade, and continuous improvement of Building Automation Systems (BAS) Proficiency in continuous and retro‑commissioning of building systems to maximize performance and sustainability outcomes. Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, interpret, and report on performance data to inform decision‑making. Proven ability to support and enhance maintenance programs that integrate preventative and predictive strategies to achieve energy savings through system optimization. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with facility operators, maintenance staff, executive leadership, and external partners. Thorough understanding of local laws and regulations especially Local Law 87, including compliance management, documentation, and verification processes. Experience developing programmatic and technical requirements for procurements, particularly in operations and maintenance. Expertise in contract management, including rollout, administration, performance monitoring, and vendor coordination. Innovative, strategic mindset with a track record of implementing new approaches that improve efficiency, sustainability, and operational effectiveness across large‑scale hospital facilities. Knowledge of water systems in healthcare environments, with emphasis on efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance.
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