Andrew Knueppel

About Andrew Knueppel

Engineering program manager with 12 years of experience developing and implementing MEP engineering initiatives. Proven ability to lead global programs, influence senior leadership, and drive cross-functional value creation across Real Estate, Design & Build, Operations, and Data teams. Expert at delivering end-to-end solutions—from standards development through operational optimization—with measurable results in building performance, employee experience, and cost efficiency.Speaker and contributor at Realcomm, Nexus Labs, VERGE, GreenBiz, Aamidor Smart Building Newsletter, Building Intelligence Group (BIG)Previous clients include: professional networking platform, leading internet search giant, major NYC commercial real estate investment trust, owner-operator of iconic Manhattan skyscraperAll views and opinions expressed on this profile are my own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of my current or former employers.

Experience

1. Engineering Program Manager

   Athena Blue Global

   Sep 2025 — Present · New York, NY, US

   LinkedIn•Define strategy and lead global MEP Engineering program across 60+ sites, aligning technical solutions with business priorities across Real Estate, Design & Build, Operations, and Data teams.•Lead a team of 4 project engineers across vendor partners, managing to a $1M+ program budget and ensuring quality on $25-50M in annual MEP capital expense.•Secured VP approval for enterprise fault detection expansion by translating technical performance data into business cases demonstrating cross-functional ROI.•Developed 3-year engineering program roadmap aligning sustainability initiatives, technology investments, and operational improvements with Workplace strategic priorities.

Education

• The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

  Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Mechanical Engineering

  2010 — 2014

• Technische Universität Berlin

  Masters in Business Administration (MBA), Energy Management

  2017