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Seattle City Light WA Clean Buildings Bill Survey

December 21, 2021 By SBC staff

Seattle City Light Needs Your Input on Washington Clean Buildings!

Own or manage a commercial building 50,000 sq. ft or larger? Please take a quick, anonymous survey to help us understand your readiness to comply with the Washington State Clean Buildings Act and what kind of programs or resources you think the City of Seattle should offer to help with compliance. More information on the Washington Clean Buildings Performance Standard is below.

WA Clean Buildings Performance Standard—The Washington State Department of Commerce is in the process of implementing the new Clean Building Performance Standard law, which applies to commercial buildings 50,000 SF or larger. The State has sent notification letters to building owners that likely need to comply. Administrative rules and compliance information can be found on the state’s Clean Building Portal webpage.

Filed Under: Resources

Job Opportunity: Seattle 2030 District Executive Director

December 21, 2021 By SBC staff

The Seattle 2030 District is a non-profit membership organization with a mission to support its members in creating and operating high-performance buildings that dramatically reduce energy, water, and transportation impacts. The District works to break down market barriers to building efficiency to make Seattle and the surrounding communities more sustainable and contribute to the region’s environmental resilience, livability, and affordability.

The organization’s membership consists of property owners, developers, managers and industry professionals and stakeholders that influence and support the built environment.

The Executive Director is responsible for advancing the organization’s mission towards its goals through development, facilitation, and execution of a strategic plan, management of multi-disciplinary programs and initiatives, and supervising a team of professional staff and consultants. The individual provides effective leadership, strategic direction, and organizational and financial management. The Executive Director must have the skills and experience to manage a broad range of tasks.

This position works closely with, and reports to, the Seattle 2030 District Board of Directors. View the full job description and application requirements here.

 

Filed Under: Jobs

NEEC Hiring Senior Project Manager, Apply by Dec 3rd

November 28, 2021 By SBC staff

About NEEC and the Smart Buildings Center:
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Council (NEEC) is a non-profit business association of the building efficiency industry. NEEC’s mission is to promote energy efficiency policies, programs and technologies that create jobs and foster economic growth and environmental improvement.

The Smart Buildings Center (SBC) is a 501c3 organization with a mission to accelerate the adoption and commercialization of smart buildings technologies and practices through education and demonstration.  Through partnership with NEEC, the two organizations offer a physical meeting space in the Pacific Tower in Seattle and offer training, educational events and webinars, networking opportunities, and loan out diagnostic tools through the Center’s Tool Lending Library.

General Description:
NEEC is seeking an inspired, passionate, and dynamic Senior Project Manager to support the organization’s footprint with Grid-interactive Efficient Building (GEB) operations, and act as a strategic lead and technical advisor on smart buildings technologies, overall building electrification and policies that support the role of higher performing buildings in the clean energy economy.  This role would entail managing multiple projects and clients, as well as seeking new and creative ways to drive the smart buildings conversation through curriculum and content development, trainings, and other initiatives with the Smart Buildings Center.  The role requires knowledge of grid-interactive efficient buildings, smart buildings technologies, building systems and diagnostic tools, the energy management industry, and overall project management skills.  The position reports directly to NEEC’s Director of Education and Training and will work both independently and collaboratively throughout the organization, as well as with SBC partner organizations as needed. This is a full-time position based in Seattle, WA.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop curriculum on the topic of Grid-interactive Efficient Buildings and smart buildings technologies for NEEC’s Building Operator Certification program
  • Manage process of creating and launching a credential in the operation of smart buildings to augment the BOC program
  • Work with Certification team to enhance BOC certification exam with new content relevant to technologies and trends in building operations
  • Contribute subject matter expertise to the development of forward-thinking solutions that accelerate the demand for smart buildings through new programs and policies
  • Generate and publicly present thought-leading ideas through public presentations, written resources, publishable articles, and/or blogs

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years’ experience with project management
  • Familiarity with and passion for grid-interactive efficient buildings, smart buildings, and smart buildings technologies
  • Experience working with federal contracts and grants
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, including planning, reporting, and meeting deadlines
  • 5+ years’ experience in the building design, construction, facility operation, energy management, building science or related industry
  • Excellent written communication skills and comfort speaking before large audiences
  • Experience with commercial (preferred) or residential building codes
  • Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and an ability to work with a variety of stakeholders including building owners and operators, policymakers, and other industry professionals
  • Experience with energy savings analysis both for individual buildings and a portfolio of buildings
  • Ability to travel periodically
  • Education/Training:  Baccalaureate degree in building science, engineering, architecture, environmental studies, planning or a related field OR a combination of education, prior work experience, and certifications, such as CEM or BOC

Compensation and Benefits:
NEEC offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include: employer paid health, vision, and dental insurance; IRA with 3% employer match; flexible paid time off; ability to work remotely; public transportation program.

How to Apply:
Email resume and cover letter to Melanie Danuser [email protected]

Application deadline: December 3rd, 2021

Filed Under: Jobs

Rebuilding as a Community in K-12 Schools: COVID and Beyond

November 15, 2021 By SBC staff

Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2-3pm
Register

In this interactive webinar sponsored by Puget Sound Energy and hosted by Smart Buildings Center, panelists with expertise in Strategic Energy Management (SEM) in K-12 schools will discuss their lessons learned in navigating the challenges of operating their buildings safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. They’ll also share insights for moving forward with a re-focus on energy efficiency, in light of the challenges presented by climate change and resulting mandates such as the WA Clean Buildings Performance Standard (H.B. 1257).

Panelists:
Marina Tanay, Capital Projects/Facilities Manager, Sumner-Bonney Lake School District No. 320
Michael Knaack, Sustainability Manager, Tacoma Public Schools
Travis Bown, Director of Maintenance, Mead Public Schools
David McCaughey, Sr. Business Developer, Energy Services, UMC

Register in advance for this webinar.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Filed Under: Webinars

Job Opportunity: Facilities Operations Specialist, AESC

November 15, 2021 By SBC staff

AESC is an energy consulting firm with a collaborative and professional work environment. We are passionate about what we do and are looking for talented people who share our passion.

AESC is seeking an experienced Facilities Operations Specialist or Building Operator to provide technical support to energy efficiency programs in our Portland, OR office. The successful candidate would bring experience across the variety of building systems common to commercial buildings, including but not limited to HVAC, lighting, boilers, Direct Digital Control (DDC), and Building Automation Systems (BAS). This position will not manage the operations at one specific facility, but rather will focus on working with several commercial building owners and occupants to identify and implement strategies in the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of buildings resulting in energy savings. Other responsibilities may include whole building facility audits, energy analysis, and project development.

The successful candidate will also demonstrate strong communication skills, excellent customer engagement skills, and intellectual curiosity beyond their core scope. The successful candidate will have 5-8 years of experience in the facilities management and/or building operations fields.

View the full job description and application requirements

Filed Under: Jobs

NEEC Hiring for Senior Project Manager Position

November 10, 2021 By SBC staff

About NEEC and the Smart Buildings Center:
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Council (NEEC) is a non-profit business association of the building efficiency industry. NEEC’s mission is to promote energy efficiency policies, programs and technologies that create jobs and foster economic growth and environmental improvement.

The Smart Buildings Center (SBC) is a 501c3 organization with a mission to accelerate the adoption and commercialization of smart buildings technologies and practices through education and demonstration.  Through partnership with NEEC, the two organizations offer a physical meeting space in the Pacific Tower in Seattle and offer training, educational events and webinars, networking opportunities, and loan out diagnostic tools through the Center’s Tool Lending Library.

General Description:
NEEC is seeking an inspired, passionate, and dynamic Senior Project Manager to support the organization’s footprint with Grid-interactive Efficient Building (GEB) operations, and act as a strategic lead and technical advisor on smart buildings technologies, overall building electrification and policies that support the role of higher performing buildings in the clean energy economy.  This role would entail managing multiple projects and clients, as well as seeking new and creative ways to drive the smart buildings conversation through curriculum and content development, trainings, and other initiatives with the Smart Buildings Center.  The role requires knowledge of grid-interactive efficient buildings, smart buildings technologies, building systems and diagnostic tools, the energy management industry, and overall project management skills.  The position reports directly to NEEC’s Director of Education and Training and will work both independently and collaboratively throughout the organization, as well as with SBC partner organizations as needed. This is a full-time position based in Seattle, WA.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop curriculum on the topic of Grid-interactive Efficient Buildings and smart buildings technologies for NEEC’s Building Operator Certification program
  • Manage process of creating and launching a credential in the operation of smart buildings to augment the BOC program
  • Work with Certification team to enhance BOC certification exam with new content relevant to technologies and trends in building operations
  • Contribute subject matter expertise to the development of forward-thinking solutions that accelerate the demand for smart buildings through new programs and policies
  • Generate and publicly present thought-leading ideas through public presentations, written resources, publishable articles, and/or blogs

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years’ experience with project management
  • Familiarity with and passion for grid-interactive efficient buildings, smart buildings, and smart buildings technologies
  • Experience working with federal contracts and grants
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, including planning, reporting, and meeting deadlines
  • 5+ years’ experience in the building design, construction, facility operation, energy management, building science or related industry
  • Excellent written communication skills and comfort speaking before large audiences
  • Experience with commercial (preferred) or residential building codes
  • Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and an ability to work with a variety of stakeholders including building owners and operators, policymakers, and other industry professionals
  • Experience with energy savings analysis both for individual buildings and a portfolio of buildings
  • Ability to travel periodically
  • Education/Training:  Baccalaureate degree in building science, engineering, architecture, environmental studies, planning or a related field OR a combination of education, prior work experience, and certifications, such as CEM or BOC

Compensation and Benefits:
NEEC offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include: employer paid health, vision, and dental insurance; IRA with 3% employer match; flexible paid time off; ability to work remotely; public transportation program.

How to Apply:
Email resume and cover letter to Melanie Danuser [email protected]

Application deadline: December 3rd, 2021

Filed Under: Jobs

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