Senior Energy Manager

Cushman & Wakefield is a global leader in commercial real estate services, helping clients transform the way people work, shop, and live. The firm’s 43,000 employees in more than 60 countries provides deep local and global insights that create significant value for occupiers and investors around the world.

The Senior Energy Manager (SEM) 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 SEM will work to ensure the Verizon Energy Program is delivered in a timely and professional manner that is consistent with an overall strategic plan. This is a leadership role that provides direction for national and account based programs. In this capacity, the SEM will work closely with Regional Energy Managers, Energy Analysts and 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.

* Provide the vision, organizational strategy and focus to implement the Energy Program for advancing energy management efforts throughout the portfolio including energy conservation 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. * Evaluate Energy 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. * Utilize client’s utility 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. * Develop Energy Conservation Initiatives. * Develop management routines with engineering, facility and project management teams including participation in standing meetings and reporting requirements. * Develop long - term Operational Strategies. * Heavy client interaction required

* 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