Job Summary

The Sustainability and Energy Manager plays a critical role in driving the organization’s financial efficiency and environmental stewardship by overseeing energy consumption and utility expenditures. This role is responsible for monitoring usage trends, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and implementing energy-efficient technologies and renewable energy solutions. By combining data-driven analysis with project management, the Energy Manager ensures the organization meets its sustainability goals, maintains regulatory compliance, and optimizes utility procurement across all facilities.

Duties and responsibilities

  • Energy Monitoring & Analysis: Track and analyze electricity, gas, water, and other utility expenses; identify trends, anomalies, and inefficiencies in usage across all company sites.
  • Cost Optimization & Procurement: Develop and implement strategies to reduce consumption; manage relationships with utility providers and lead energy contract negotiations and hedging strategies.
  • Reporting & Dashboards: Maintain energy management dashboards and provide actionable data insights and regular performance reports to senior leadership.
  • Budgeting & Forecasting: Prepare annual energy budgets, create long-term cost forecasts, and monitor actual expenditures against financial targets.
  • Project Leadership: Lead energy-related capital projects (CAPEX), such as LED retrofits, HVAC optimizations, and renewable energy installations, from planning to closeout.
  • Compliance & Incentives: Ensure full compliance with local, state, and federal energy regulations; lead carbon reporting and ESG initiatives while maximizing available tax incentives and utility rebates.
  • Utility Auditing: Conduct regular billing audits to identify errors or incorrect rate structures and manage the recovery process with utility companies.
  • Operational Efficiency: Recommend and implement changes to building operations and Demand Response (DR) programs to reduce peak load charges without compromising performance.
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Draft and maintain SOPs for the efficient operation of energy-intensive systems and train internal teams on energy conservation best practices.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with Facility Managers, Procurement, Engineering, and Finance to align energy goals with broader business objectives.
  • Risk Management: Identify risks related to energy price volatility or regulatory shifts and communicate mitigation strategies to leadership.
  • Additional Tasks: Perform additional tasks as assigned to ensure the successful execution of the organization’s energy and sustainability strategy.

Requirements and Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Energy Management, Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in energy management, utility analysis, or facilities operations.
  • Strong analytical skills with proficiency in energy management software, utility billing platforms, or advanced Excel.
  • Professional certifications such as CEM (Certified Energy Manager) or LEED accreditation are highly preferred.
  • Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS) and renewable energy projects.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate technical data into financial business cases.
  • High ethical standards and a proactive, collaborative approach to problem-solving.
  • Capable of managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Knowledge of ESG reporting frameworks and carbon accounting protocols.