Mid-Level

Energy, Sustainability, and Infrastructure Manager

The facilities sustainability leader — managing energy, sustainability, and infrastructure programs.

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Job markets for Energy, Sustainability, and Infrastructure Managers
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Energy, Sustainability, and Infrastructure Manager

As Energy, Sustainability, and Infrastructure Manager, you manage the intersection of energy management, sustainability programs, and building infrastructure. You optimize energy performance, implement sustainability initiatives in facilities, and manage infrastructure improvements.

Your days span technical and sustainability work. You might analyze energy data, manage efficiency projects, coordinate infrastructure improvements, implement sustainability programs, and engage with facilities teams. You drive sustainable facilities operations.

The hardest part is managing technical infrastructure while advancing sustainability goals within budget constraints. Managers in this role who thrive combine facilities technical knowledge with sustainability expertise, build cross-functional partnerships, and deliver both operational and sustainability results.

AchievementHigh
IndependenceHigh
Working ConditionsHigh
RecognitionHigh
RelationshipsAbove avg
SupportLower
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Portfolio scopeTechnical vs sustainability balanceCapital responsibilityTeam structureCertification focus
This role varies by portfolio scope and balance. Some emphasize energy and technical; others focus on sustainability. Capital project responsibility varies. Team structures differ. Building certification focus (LEED, Energy Star) varies.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
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1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Energy, Sustainability, and Infrastructure Managers (SOC 11-1011.03), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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Facilities strategy
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$74K–$208K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
212K
U.S. Employment
+4.3%
10yr Growth
22K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

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BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

WritingCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionSpeakingComplex Problem SolvingActive ListeningSystems EvaluationSystems AnalysisJudgment and Decision MakingPersuasion
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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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