Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Champion global efforts of Energy and Sustainability to support Clients corporate sustainability goals and real estate KPIs, including waste diversion and emissions reduction goals. Develop, deploy, and maintain action plans and roadmaps designed support Client goals.

Responsible for pursuing and tracking key client goals including energy reduction targets, carbon emissions targets, water conservation, and waste diversion. Manage data analytics platforms and reporting.

Develop a global waste diversion and recycling program, ultimately working towards a goal of zero waste by 2030.

Collaborate with Client to influence in internal networks and partnerships. Lead employee engagement teams through events and engagement to support corporate goals.

Create, maintain, and execute an energy project pipeline in line with Client goals and savings initiatives. Collaborate closely with Facilities Management on the capital budgeting process. Actively participate in major infrastructure initiatives to recommend energy efficient design and implementation. Oversee implementation of energy retrofit projects and programs to ensure successful outcomes. Manage rebate programs applicable to retrofits and other efficiency initiatives.

Responsible for engaging with CBRE platform leadership to identify and implement sustainable products, processes, best practices and technologies, to support the client's goals of reducing energy and water consumption, and for managing the environmental impact of a real estate portfolio.

Participate in the development of meaningful and realistic energy reduction targets. Work with the client's Corporate Social Responsibility and Communications team to assist in the development and implementation of both internal and external sustainability communications. Maintain a library of industry research and provide internal reports on sustainability trends.

Provides strategic and technical leadership in the areas of energy and sustainability management and related standard operating procedures, predictive maintenance procedures, customer service & delivery level agreements and the development and review of performance criteria for outside service contracts.

Work closely with facilities and engineering teams to develop and deploy smart building solutions to drive cost savings and operational efficiency.

Manage utility supply contract and purchasing strategies to reduce risk and drive supply-side savings. Consult on renewable energy strategies and engage outside parties as needed to align with Clients robust renewable energy goals. Carry out broad and complex assignments requiring comprehensive knowledge related to energy efficiency, renewable/carbon offsets and sustainability services offered by the Global Energy and Sustainability platform.

Develop and present monthly energy and sustainability status and variance reports and conduct monthly energy and sustainability team meetings. Communicate past, present and future energy plans and performance through formal presentations to account team and client. Oversee and direct the monitoring and reporting of energy use and spending trends to ensure consistency across the region/portfolio under management. Manages global sustainability sources, dashboards, analytics, and other tools for internal and external communication.

Manage utility bill payment systems and database. Coordinate with facilities management to perform quarterly spot check validation of meter readings.

Maintain annual benchmarking of utility consumption against similar portfolios and companies. Identify root causes for major deviations and opportunities for improvement based on results.

Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides formal supervision to individual employees within single functional or operational area. Approves subordinate's recommendations for staff recruitment, selection, promotion, advancement, corrective action and termination. Effectively recommends same for direct reports to next level management for review and approval. Plans and monitors appropriate staffing levels and utilization of labor, including overtime. Prepares and delivers performance appraisal for staff. Mentors and coaches team members to further develop competencies. Leads by example and models behaviors that are consistent with the company's values.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from 4-year college or university. Minimum six years of related experience. Prior Supervisory experience preferred.

CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES

PgMP (Program Management Professional) or PMP (Project Management Professional) certifications preferred.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret the most complex business documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive issues. Ability to write reports, manuals, speeches and articles using distinctive style. Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to employees, clients, top management and/or public groups. Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key employees, top management, and client groups to take desired action.

FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE

Requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate complex figures. Ability to forecast and prepare budgets. Conducts financial/business analysis including the preparation of reports.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve advanced problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations. Requires expert level analytical and quantitative skills with proven experience in developing strategic solutions for a growing matrix-based multi-industry sales environment. Draws upon the analysis of others and makes recommendations that have a direct impact on the company.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

Strong process skills, negotiating, decision-making and analytical skills are necessary. Demonstrated ability in project management processes, tools and techniques.

Ability to build and maintain effective professional/client relationships.

Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite including MS Project.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Decisions made with in-depth understanding and interpretation of procedures, company policies and business practices to achieve general results. Responsible for setting department deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause long-term impact to co-workers, supervisor, department and/or line of business.