Sustainability and Energy Programs Manager

Reyes Holdings • Full-time • Illinois, United States • $90k - $130k / year • 20h ago

Position Summary:

Exciting opportunity to lead and shape our organization's energy programs, sustainability efforts, and EV charging infrastructure, making a significant impact on the environment while promoting the future of warehousing and transportation. This strategic role will champion the development, implementation, and programming of initiatives to drive sustainable practices including energy efficiency, renewables, and electrification. This role will support the Director of Sustainability and Asset Programs, regional business leaders, and other internal stakeholders to ensure program goals are achieved.

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

Serve as liaison for all levels of management on energy best practices, design, rules and regulations
Lead research, analysis, development and reporting on highly complex and emerging technologies including clean energy, fleet electrification, and demand management
Create, implement, and nurture corporate programs and support services for sustainability and energy projects to maximize performance, flexibility, and lifecycle costs while reducing risk, minimizing carbon footprint, and supporting operational needs
Establish, monitor, and report program goals and metrics (KPIs) related to energy consumption and greenhouse gases to drive alignment and execution of strategic plans
Lead clean energy continuous improvement and best practices across the organization
Develop and foster internal and external relationships in support of programs including strategic vendor management, compliance, incentives and grants
Generate and deploy best practice playbooks, templates, and training tools to promote energy conservation, sustainable practices, and EV charging implementation
Ensure best management and design principles are incorporated into construction projects
Assist in developing capital and operating budgets
Conduct sustainability risk assessments, energy audits and retro-commissioning activities
Work with the Strategic Purchasing Group on the utility management and purchasing program
Any other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainable Infrastructure, Engineering, or related field, with 5+ years of experience in energy program management, sustainability, EV charging infrastructure, solar or related fields and 2+ years management experience, or HS Diploma with 8+ years of above experience with 3+ years of management experience in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree
Strong knowledge of energy efficiency measures, clean energy technologies, sustainability practices, and electrical vehicle charging infrastructure
Excellent communicator and relationship builder experienced at engaging and speaking to key internal and external customers
Demonstrate organizational agility and the ability to collaborate and influence across functional areas and business units to effectively influence new programs, processes, and cultures
Ability and willingness to travel as required (up to 30%)
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Project
This position must pass a post-offer background and drug test

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Professional Engineer's License
LEED Accredited Professional
Master's Degree Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management; or, MBA

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