Salary : $81,127.00 - $91,268.00 Annually
Location : Bremerton, WA
Job Type: Administrative/Exempt
Job Number: 25-26-E2
Department: Facilities
Opening Date: 08/22/2025
Closing Date: 9/28/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
Energy Manager

Salary: $81,127 - $91,267

Classification: Administrative/Exempt

Reports to: Executive Director of Facilities, Safety, & Security

The Energy Manager provides leadership in planning, implementing, and monitoring energy management, sustainability, and facilities operations strategies across the College. This position ensures compliance with Washington Administrative Code (WACs), statewide energy initiatives, and environmental regulations, while aligning projects with institutional goals. Serving as a liaison with Capital Projects, state agencies, and external partners, the Energy Manager advances cost-effective and sustainable solutions that reduce energy consumption, improve operational efficiency, and support the College's commitment to environmental stewardship and long-term sustainability.
Essential Functions

• Lead campus-wide energy management initiatives, ensuring compliance with Washington Administrative Code (WACs), Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) guidelines, and statewide energy efficiency and sustainability programs.
• Oversee the planning, implementation, and monitoring of energy conservation measures, facility upgrades, and sustainability projects.
• Act as primary liaison with Capital Projects, DES, architects, engineers, and contractors to align energy efficiency goals with construction and renovation activities.
• Develop, implement, and monitor energy policies and procedures in alignment with state energy initiatives, including Clean Buildings Performance Standards and greenhouse gas reduction targets.
• Manage detailed project plans, budgets, and timelines for energy-related facility projects, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and state mandates.
• Evaluate architect and engineering proposals for compliance with energy efficiency standards, life-cycle cost analysis, and long-term operational impacts.
• Provide leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams to promote collaboration and effective communication on sustainability and energy initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory standards, building codes, safety protocols, and environmental regulations throughout all phases of energy and facility projects.
• Collaborate with facilities operations teams to integrate energy efficiency measures into preventive maintenance, daily operations, and long-term planning.
• Monitor energy consumption across all facilities, identify trends, and implement strategies to reduce costs and environmental impact.
• Prepare and present oral and written reports to leadership, community groups, elected officials, and regulatory agencies on project status, energy performance, and compliance outcomes.
• Seek opportunities for innovation, energy efficiency, renewable energy adoption, and process improvement within facilities operations and capital projects.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, state agencies, utilities, and community partners to advance energy and sustainability goals.
• Support general operations for facilities by coordinating energy compliance reporting, sustainability audits, and efficiency certifications.
• Maintain accurate project and energy performance documentation, including financial records, compliance reports, and progress updates.
• Provide regular status reports and energy performance dashboards for internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Four (4) years of professional experience in energy management, Facilities operations, capital project support, or sustainability programs.
• Knowledge of Washington Administrative Code (WACs), state energy policies, and building/energy codes.
• Experience developing, implementing, and monitoring energy conservation strategies, sustainability programs, or compliance plans.
• Strong project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, and contractor/vendor coordination.
• Ability to analyze energy consumption data, identify trends, and develop cost-effective solutions.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in facilities management, sustainability, environmental science, construction management or a related field.
• Professional certification such as Certified Energy Manager (CEM), LEED Accredited Professional, or related credentials.
• Experience working in a higher education or public sector environment.
• Familiarity with Washington State Clean Buildings Performance Standards, greenhouse gas reduction initiatives, and other statewide energy efficiency programs.
• Knowledge of construction project delivery methods and experience liaising with architects, engineers, and capital project teams.
• Experience in utility monitoring systems, energy modeling software, or building automation systems.
• Demonstrated success in implementing renewable energy projects or advanced sustainability initiatives.
• Strong presentation skills and experience preparing reports for leadership, state agencies, and governing boards.

Additional Information

Terms of Employment
Please note that we are unable to sponsor visas for this position. Only candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States will be considered.
This is a full-time exempt position scheduled to work Monday through Friday. The salary for this position is $81,127 - $91,267 annually, which includes a generous benefits package that includes the following.
Medical/vision, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental dismemberment, Flexible Spending Arrangement, Dependent Care Assistance Program, Wellness Programs, SBRP retirement plan administered by TIAA, Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan; TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan, 11 paid holidays, leave - vacation/sick/personal holiday, Aflac, auto/home insurance, space available tuition waiver, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center, reduced rate and priority consideration on-site child care on a space available.
For more information regarding benefits, please visit our website
Conditions of Employment

• Prior to a new hire, a background check, including criminal record history, will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will be required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form as required WB HB 2327.
• Olympic College seeks candidates for employment who share our commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive learning environment (read our Equity Statement).
• The employee must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance of the campus to respond to workplace reporting requirements at the time of hiring. Frequent travel to Olympic College campuses or other sites may occur.

How To Apply
To be considered for this position, a candidate must apply online through the Olympic College website and submit the following required materials:

• Olympic College Online Application
• Resume
• Cover Letter - In your cover letter, describe how your experience sets you apart for this position.
• Unofficial college transcripts. Official transcripts and copies of mandated certifications will be required of the successful candidate.

EEO Statement
Olympic College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Olympic College provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination and accommodation policies:This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed or modified without notice.
Benefits include vacation, sick leave; medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance; retirement; and tuition waiver.
01

What is your highest level of education?

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

02

Describe your area(s) of study.
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BUDGETSGive a brief description of your level of budget experience including the extent of your responsibility.
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Do you have project management experience?

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• No

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Please describe your leadership experience including your accomplishments relative to student success, closing equity gaps and aligning and integrating services with instructional programs.
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What best describes your experience with energy management, facilities operations, capital project support, and sustainability programs.

• None
• 1 - 3 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 5 + years

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Do you have any specialized certificates? If so, please list them. If not, please put N/A
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