Environmental and Energy Manager – Washington DC, DC, US

Environmental and Energy Manager

Department: Facilities Operations Management
Location: Washington DC, DC, US

NIKA is hiring for an Environmental and Energy Manager who will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to minimize environmental impact, optimize energy efficiency, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards. The ideal candidate has a strong background in environmental management, energy conservation, and sustainability practices, coupled with excellent leadership and communication skills for the base operations support contract at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, VA!!

Named a “Top Workplace” by the Washington Post, NIKA is a well-established company that is focused on growth within an entrepreneurial environment. We work with governments to operate and manage their real property. Our operations management, engineering, and project management services provide our customers with the value and expertise to ensure operational readiness for complex and mission-critical facilities.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement environmental management and sustainability strategies to minimize the organization’s environmental footprint and promote sustainable practices
• Calculates/determines energy efficiency and savings, develops energy efficiency program strategies, and makes recommendations to the staff and leadership by evaluating energy audit and inspection information
• Obtains essential information pertaining to energy efficiency on facilities by conducting energy audits, inspections, and studies
• Provide monthly and annual electric, gas, and water utility reports for Facilities staff, track utility budgets, and track the Energy Utilization index (EUI) for the facility.
• Manages energy tracking, performs statistical analysis for strategic planning and forecasting, establishes utility benchmarks, and outlines cost savings targets and objectives
• Identify and assess environmental risks and opportunities, and develop mitigation plans and strategies accordingly
• Analyze and provide technical expertise in electrical, mechanical, HVAC, controls, water, wastewater, irrigation, building envelope, and lighting systems, to recommend improvement measures for equipment and components to minimize utility costs
• Identifies opportunities for energy efficiency improvements in existing facilities and develops implementing projects by applying knowledge of energy engineering principles and building systems
• Promotes and creates awareness of energy efficiency and conservation programs and initiatives by preparing and delivering presentations and marketing energy efficiency programs
• Assure inclusion of energy efficiency means, methods, and materials in capital projects and assists contractors as required to resolve design and construction progress issues associated with energy efficiency by actively participating in capital project design and construction status reviews
• Identify new and proven energy-saving technology that has a positive cost-benefit

Required Skills

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience with environmental procedures on a contract similar in size, scope, and complexity
• Must have a current Top Secret / SCI US Security Clearance
• Certification in one or more of the following:
  • Environmental Management Systems (EMS’s)
  • LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
  • Sustainability Professional Certification (ISSP-SA)
  • Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
  • Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
  • Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC)
• Experience with FARS, DFARS, and other federal regulatory guidance, laws, and requirements

NIKA provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, NIKA takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.