Living Lab Sustainability Project Manager

Compensation:
$59,500 - $75,900
Compensation Type:
Salary
Employment Type:
Regular
Grade:
E08
Position Summary
Under the general guidance of the Director of Service Operations, the CLL and Sustainability PM will research, develop and implement projects that will enable CNM to further its sustainability goals as outlined in college strategic directions and sustainability plans. These include renewable or alternative energy projects, water conservation projects, energy & water monitoring programs, and the development of institutional sustainability standards & policies. The CLL and Sustainability PM will assist other CNM project managers with green building activities as needed. Collaborate with and support faculty who wish to utilize campus facilities in sustainability-related curriculum. Collaborate with external partners on projects that support local and state sustainability initiatives, policies, plans, and goals. Communicate CNM's sustainability initiatives to both internal and external stakeholders, through a variety of platforms.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Researches, develops, and implements sustainability projects.
• Manages small and large sustainability-related projects in the CNM Facilities Department as assigned.
• Develops and documents sustainability-related guidelines, standards and policies for the college.
• Monitors and analyzes water and energy data for relevant reports and presentations.
• Assists the Physical Plant Department in developing green building criteria for new and renovated construction projects.
• Promotes broader awareness of CNM's sustainability-related accomplishments to local, regional, and national audiences by presenting at relevant conferences, attending relevant events, and report to third party sustainability organizations as a CNM sustainability representative.
• Represents the Executive Director of the Physical Plant on boards and committees relevant to sustainability and Campus Living Lab (CLL) initiatives.
• Works as liaison to support faculty who request to utilize campus facilities for sustainability-related curriculum (CLL) and document these projects for sustainability accreditation purposes.
• Gathers information from CNM staff and faculty as required for sustainability accreditation and reporting.
• Collaborates with external partners on sustainability-related projects that benefit the wider community and are in line with state and local sustainability initiatives, policies, plans, and goals.
• Shares updates and information about sustainability initiatives with the CNM community through the Marketing and Communications Office (MCO) and presenting at relevant meetings across the college.
• Advises CNM sustainability-related Student Organizations and Clubs when appropriate.
• Ensures compliance with federal and college requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of related experience.

Preferences:

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Natural Sciences, Water Resource Management, Mechanical Engineering
• Previous experience in Environmental or Sustainability Project Management
• Previous experience performing educational outreach in a Higher Education institution
• Previous experience with Energy Management
• Previous experience with cloud-based project management software

EEO STATEMENT:

As an EEO employer, Central New Mexico Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant's race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Central New Mexico Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

Client-provided location(s): Albuquerque, NM

Job ID: Central_New_Mexico-JR108360

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-08-16T19:57:48