Energy Manager: Vacancy - NJ

Location:	Basking Ridge, NJ
Description
Cushman & Wakefield is the world’s largest privately ‐held commercial real estate services firm. Founded in 1917, it has 253 offices in 60 countries and nearly 15,000 employees. It offers a complete range of services for all property types, including leasing, sales and acquisitions, equity, debt and structured finance, corporate finance and investment banking, corporate services, property management, facilities management, project management, consulting and appraisal. It is our policy to afford equal employment opportunity and, as such, we employ the most talented professionals and invest in superior resources and technologies. The talent of our extraordinary people and the culture and business approach we foster, coupled with the exceptional, creative services we provide and the results we deliver worldwide for owners, occupiers, and investors are what distinguishes Cushman & Wakefield. Job Title: Energy Manager Job Summary: The Energy Manager (EM) is responsible for the successful implementation of energy programs associated with C&W’s objectives and to support the client account teams’ efforts in achieving their respective goals. The EM will work to ensure that existing and new initiatives are delivered in a timely and professional manner that is consistent with an overall strategic plan. In this capacity, the EM will work closely with C&W’s engineering, facility and project management teams to ensure a seamless delivery of these services. The goal is to enhance energy conservation, reduce utility costs and support clients overall energy management initiatives. Duties & Responsibilities: Provide the vision, organizational strategy and focus for advancing energy management efforts throughout the portfolio including energy conservation programs and implementation of supply side and demand side utility programs Provide the leadership for the portfolio wide energy management plans and integrate the processes into facilities and project management operations. Serve as the internal leader and “go to” expert for energy management, monitoring emerging trends, programs and issues, communicating and educating others on relevant topics. Research and evaluate options, present recommendations, and implement programs for reducing energy and utility usage and the associated costs. Maintain knowledge of available energy and utility incentive programs; analyze projects in relation to total life cost and prepare proposals for presentation to our client. Prepare and submit applications as appropriate. Facilitate a portfolio wide energy benchmarking program using EPA Energy Star Portfolio Manager. Work with the facilities managers and chief building engineers to ensure that the highest possible scores are achieved. Where appropriate maintain the property’s Energy Star label. Develop a data tracker of utility usage for the portfolio and identify energy “Outliers”. Develop conservation plans to address high energy users. Keep current with applicable codes, laws and requirements to ensure regulatory compliance and effective management of risk and liability for both client and C&W. Develop management routines with engineering, facility and project management teams including participation in standing meetings and reporting requirements. Develop long  term strategies that include: Energy Efficiency Program Design & Implementation Energy Assessments & Analysis Programs HVAC System Assessment Building Commissioning/Retro-Commissioning Services Demand Management and Demand Response Supply side management and procurement strategies State-of-the-Art Lighting Design and controls Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Energy Management or related subject. Equivalent experience with additional certification(s) from Association of Energy Engineers. Certified Energy Manager required. 10+ years managing energy and utility programs Experience with energy conservation incentive programs provided by various utilities and government agencies Demonstrated experience implementing and managing “energy efficiency” programs Familiar with most recent local, state and federal energy codes, laws and requirements Proven experience in program implementation including documentation development (i.e. instructions, templates and reports) Possess analytical and planning skills necessary to drive program success Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work with and motivate team participation Excellent interpersonal and communications skills with ability to present to client senior management Must be willing and able to travel at least 30% of the time Microsoft Office proficiency and ability to generate and present reports in Excel and PowerPoint. Drivers license and the ability to physically inspect properties required Apply Now