Position Summary: New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) provides resources and programs to improve building and resource efficiency, addressing environmental issues and social inequities to support lasting change. The collaborative team manages numerous programs across 1,800 schools and 1,500 buildings that foster stakeholder engagement, climate action, and optimize operations to reduce environmental impact.
The Ofdiversion and & Sustainability (OES) works with school-based stakeholders, central NYCPS Offices, non-profit partners and other City agencies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reduce waste and maximize waste diversion, and support the connection of climate and sustainability leadership and action to staff and students. The Office supports a variety of ambitious, City-aligned sustainability and climate goals and Mayoral initiatives including the largest school solar program ("NYC Solar Schools Program") in the country. NYC has committed to installing 100 megawatts of solar on City-owned buildings by 2030 in contribution to the overall goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. With the largest agency building portfolio, NYCPS currently comprises nearly 20 megawatts of the 24 total megawatts (or over 80%) of installed solar to date across 90 existing sites and nearly 200 additional projects in various stages of delivery (analysis, design, construction).
The OES Solar Program Team oversees complex construction project work across numerous contracts and contractor teams, the delivery and management of solar installation projects, ongoing operations and maintenance plans/procedures, technical specifications, and coordination with key school-based stakeholders and school communities. The number and types of projects are increasing across various procurement mechanisms . Interest in resilient solar and green infrastructure is also on the rise and expected to further expand and diversify the NYCPS clean energy portfolio . Performs related work.
Reports to: Solar Program Manager
Direct Reports : N/A
Key Relationships : NYCPS Chief Sustainability & Decarbonization Officer, DCAS Division of Energy Management, School Construction Authority, numerous vendor teams, skilled trades, Custodian Engineers, Deputy Directors , and Directors of Facilities, the NYCPS Maintenance team, School Principals, OES Staff , nonprofit partner organizations and other City agencies.
Responsibilities - Oversees multiple solar PV construction projects from initiation to completion, including budget, timelines, communications, and contracts. Supports the Solar Program Manager and Chief Sustainability & Decarbonization Officer in the development of recommendations that inform the NYC Solar Schools Program strategy, procedures, and optimization based on analysis and monitoring .
- Maintains close oversight of contractor teams necessary throughout the planning, design, construction, and ongoing maintenance phases, including solar installers, engineers, architects, electricians, construction project managers, maintenance and operations staff, roofers, and Supervisors of Mechanical Installation and Maintenance.
- Exercises administrative and technical responsibilities to directly manage the professional and technical staff engaged in overseeing the execution of capital construction projects within NYCPS facilities.
- Performs site visits, review site feasibility assessments, complete comprehensive solar project design reviews, ensure adherence to NYCPS protocols and specifications, ensure compliance with City and other applicable regulatory codes and permitting processes, make performance estimates, and make recommendations on strategy of construction schedules and project delivery.
- Makes high-level decisions that impact the City's capital budget and capital construction.
- Assists in developing policies and procedures to ensure timely, cost-effective program implementation and conformance to applicable rules, regulations, industry standards and contract specifications.
- Develops and recommends policies and procedures to install and repair solar photovoltaic arrays, including effective coordination amongst and between building trades and contractors. May develop and/or evaluate and approve cost estimates, contract and technical specifications, solar designs, change orders and scope of work.
- Authorizes payments to contractors and vendors; or perform assignments equivalent to those described.
- Responsible for the management and administration of program agreements with delivery vendors as well as the development of delivery infrastructure in support of programs assigned.
- Identifies and develops opportunities for new, innovative, cost-effective products. Analyzes and develops positions on emerging technologies as well as provides input into program and technology strategy development.
- Evaluates cost effectiveness of engineering proposals, maintains compliance and program delivery of other identified solutions.
- Develops project requirements in conjunction with end users, specialized research and analysis, and manages all work streams associated with solar and other clean energy installations.
- Leads complex technical project management operations regarding solar PV equipment selection and installation along with the annual inspections of solar PV sites and the performance thereof.
- Directs the resolution of complex construction problems, ensuring final reviews and overseeing close-out processes to ensure that construction completion meets NYCPS requirements and standards.
- Represents NYCPS on matters associated with clean energy and solar installations.
- Assists with training efforts, events, and development of outreach materials to school stakeholders.
Qualification Requirements: Minimum Eight years of full-time experience in construction, repair, alteration and/or rehabilitation of multiple dwellings, commercial, industrial or public buildings in the capacity of general contractor, superintendent of construction, procurement specialist, evaluator responsible for cost estimation, or as a field supervisor or as an inspector, at least 18 months of which must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity involving responsibility for a large number of buildings; or Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above. Education in an accredited college leading toward a baccalaureate degree in engineering, architecture, engineering technology or a closely related field will be accepted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years. However, all candidates must possess at least 18 months of the specialized supervisory or administrative experience described in "1" above.
Preferred - Experience managing multiple complex projects with diverse groups of stakeholders.
- Experience in the development, installation, and operation of solar PV projects including system design reviews, construction schedules, effective vendor and stakeholder management and coordination, and procedure development.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Excellent relationship management and customer service skills.
- Experience with solar PV data acquisition and performance tracking systems and analysis.
- Familiarity with energy cost, savings, and greenhouse gas calculation methodology.
- Strong written and spoken communication skills; excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- NABCEP Certification.
- Ability to develop thoughtful and creative approaches for addressing a wide range of analytic questions.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse groups in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Willingness to work beyond the boundaries of the job description to contribute to a powerful team committed to a new future for sustainability, energy management, and urban education.
- Rigorous quality control standards.
- Self-motivated and able to handle numerous responsibilities in a timely manner.
- Attentive to detail, extremely well organized, able to work under pressure, and meet frequent and changing deadlines.
- Good sense of humor and exceptional interpersonal skills; the ability to work cooperatively with a dynamic office, division, and broader organizational teams/staff, agency and community partners.
Salary : $92,881 - $103,000
(Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not earn less than their current salary.)
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and/or grant funding. * New York City Residency is NOT Required * We encourage all applicants from the New York City tri-state area to apply. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER DOE Non- Discrimination PolicyThe Department of Education of the City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's actual or perceived sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or pregnancy. For more information, please refer to the DOE Non-Discrimination Policy .
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