Assistant Manager – NetZero

Overview

Electricity Demand Management

• Develop and maintain an energy baseline and consumption model by venue and system
• Lead BMS/IoT platform optimization in coordination with the contractors — setpoint reviews, scheduling adjustments, sequence of operations validation, alarms/FDD rules, integrations
• Define, scope, and prioritize energy conservation measures (ECMs) or energy saving initiatives (ESIs) with CAPEX/OPEX classification and ROI estimates
• Document and monitor all ECM/ESI implemented
• Conduct/Supervise or commission periodic energy audits
• Report all relevant indicators and track against targets
• Key activities:
• ESI Pipeline, load profiling by system and time-of-use; peak demand analysis and demand-side response; BMS alarm review and setpoint drift identification; occupancy schedule alignment with HVAC/lighting control; incident-linked consumption analysis

Electricity Production Management — Solar

• Oversee performance monitoring of Terra's solar canopy and E-Trees — yield vs. forecast, Performance Ratio (PR), specific yield
• Manage the economic optimization model for panel cleaning frequency (soiling loss vs. cleaning cost)
• Coordinate with FM on O&M scheduling and fault resolution
• Maintain generation records for carbon accounting and regulatory reporting
• Identify optimization opportunities (shading assessments, inverter performance, string-level anomalies, innovative approaches to cleaning, etc.)
• Key activities:
• daily/monthly yield reconciliation against irradiance data; PR trend monitoring and degradation tracking; cleaning frequency decision model updates; inverter fault log review; export/self-consumption ratio tracking; integration of generation data into the carbon inventory

Water Demand Management

• Map all water meters and consumption points (potable, irrigation, grey water recycling, etc.)
• Establish consumption baselines by end-use category and track against occupancy-normalised benchmarks
• Monitor for leaks, drift, and anomalies; coordinate investigation and resolution with the FM contractor
• Track and report water intensity metrics; identify and scope water efficiency initiatives
• Key activities:
• meter map development and gap analysis (unmetered circuits); bulk vs. sub-meter reconciliation; irrigation scheduling review vs. weather data; leak detection protocol (overnight flow analysis, pressure testing); water balance calculation by building zone

GHG Inventory Management

• Establish and maintain a carbon inventory
• Own the fugitive emissions register
• Support carbon reporting to internal stakeholders and external schemes (Estidama, LEED, Dubai Carbon Centre of Excellence)
• Key activities:
• refrigerant top-up log maintenance per asset with GWP conversion to CO2e; diesel consumption records (litres to CO2e via IPCC/DEFRA emission factors); suppression discharge volume tracking; Scope 2 calculation using DEWA grid emission factor; annual carbon inventory compilation; emission factor updates; Scope 3 boundary definition; carbon intensity KPI tracking

Waste Management

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, FM and waste contractors on segregation protocols, diversion rates, to establish consistent reporting for performance management/improvement of all material disposal
• Key activities:
• waste stream characterization and tonnage tracking by category; diversion rate calculation (landfill vs. recycled vs. recovered); waste contractor manifest collection and reconciliation; hazardous waste inventory and disposal certificate management; C&D waste tracking during refurbishments

Metering, Data and Reporting Infrastructure

• Develop and maintain a complete meter map across all utilities (electricity bulk and sub-meters, water)
• Own the data pipeline from collection (BMS, IoT platform, manual reads, FM contractor inputs) through to validated, analysis-ready datasets
• Build and maintain BI dashboards for real-time monitoring, drift identification, and performance reporting and improvement
• Define data quality standards, gap-filling protocols, and anomaly escalation thresholds
• Produce monthly/quarterly performance reports and annual sustainability reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Key activities:
• meter inventory and naming convention alignment with CAFM asset register; data collection protocol design (automated vs. manual, frequency, responsible party); data validation and cleaning (outlier detection, gap-filling, normalisation for occupancy/weather); Power BI dashboard design and maintenance; drift detection and alert threshold definition; data gap root cause analysis; monthly data pack preparation; annual sustainability report compilation

Strategy, Compliance and Stakeholder Management

• Own and maintain the building-level net zero roadmap with phased milestones, CAPEX requirements, and carbon reduction projections
• Prepare executive-ready presentations and briefings for the Chief of E&C and senior leadership
• Act as technical counterpart to the SVP Sustainability on E&C divisional matters
• Monitor regulatory changes (refrigerant phase-downs, UAE water tariff revisions, carbon pricing) and flag implications for the roadmap
• Support renewal or initial certification under Estidama, LEED, or equivalent schemes
• Key activities:
• net zero roadmap maintenance and annual refresh; CAPEX business case preparation with NPV/ROI framing; green building certification evidence compilation and gap analysis; regulatory watch (UAE Net Zero 2050, Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, Dubai Municipality updates); SVP Sustainability briefing preparation; FM contractor sustainability KPI review and SLA performance tracking
• Knowledge, Qualifications and Skills required:

Essential

• 5+ years of relevant experience as well as:
• Bachelor in Mechanical/HVAC engineering and/or HVAC automation.
• Proven experience in utilities management, with a focus on net-zero strategies and resource optimization.
• Strong proficiency in data collection, cleaning, integration, and analytics.
• Hands-on expertise with data visualization/BI tools for data visualization and reporting (preference for Power BI).
• Solid understanding of energy/utilities systems, including renewable energy technologies, metering, and waste management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to derive actionable insights from data.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with relevant sustainability standards and regulations.

Desirable

• Certifications in energy management or sustainability (e.g., CEM, LEED, WELL AP).
• Familiar with carbon accounting / GHG inventories.
• Experience in facility management or a similar operational context.
• Understanding of IoT systems and their applications in energy monitoring.