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Central Utility Plant Manager

Sunnyvale, CA💼 Full-time💰 $167,200–$219,980🗓 2026-08-13 → 2026-09-25

Core

Oversee complete operations of critical central utility plant systems powering large-scale commercial, healthcare, or campus environments.

Role type

Senior IC Central Utility Plant Manager

Builds

Mission-critical infrastructure for commercial, healthcare, and campus clients

Domain

Commercial real estate / Facilities Management / Mechanical Systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure

Required skills

Mechanical engineering, chiller plants, boiler systems, cooling towers, pumps, building automation systems (BAS), stationary engineer license, boiler operator license, team leadership, budget management, capital project planning, emergency response, energy management, regulatory compliance

Preferred skills

Master's degree in Engineering, Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Plant Engineer (CPE), Building Operator Certification (BOC), CMMS, energy management platforms, healthcare/campus environment experience, LEED, ASHRAE standards, Lean/Six Sigma

Technologies

BAS, CMMS, energy management platforms

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor plant operators, technicians, and engineers; Monitor and optimize central utility plant operations; Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs; Analyze energy consumption data for efficiency improvements; Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations; Manage vendor relationships and procurement; Respond to emergency situations and system failures; Prepare operational reports, budget forecasts, and capital improvement plans; Collaborate with facility management teams and engineering consultants

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight

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