CBRE Hiring for Sustainability Solutions Director at Kansas City, Kansas Full Time

Sustainability Solutions Director

Job ID

101659

Posted

18-Jan-2023

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Facilities Management

Location(s)

Remote – US – Remote – US – United States of America

JOB SUMMARY

CBRE’s Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) creates value, develops workplace strategies, and improves business outcomes for occupiers of commercial real estate through our primary services—including facilities management, advisory and transactions, project management, and more. Within our facilities management business is our Global Energy & Sustainability Solutioning team, working with our clients to achieve outcomes such as optimized energy spend, lower total cost of ownership, and reduced carbon emissions.

This role will work with our clients, dedicated client account teams, and GWS leadership to identify, develop, and secure approval for energy and sustainability solutions to achieve the above outcomes for our client portfolios.

The ideal candidate will have a blend of technical sales, client management, decarbonization and energy efficiency subject matter expertise. They will be a proven self-starter with the ability to turn loosely-defined opportunities into compelling business cases and solutions, as well as a leader within the field of sustainability and a valuable consultant to colleagues and clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborate with the GWS Global Energy & Sustainability Solutioning team and client account-dedicated FM teams to develop and deploy solutions within existing client accounts as well as RFP pursuits. Consult on and lead strategy development for sustainability, decarbonization, life cycle cost analyses and long-term capital planning. Support the integration of sustainability solutions, facilities management, capital planning, smart building analytics, and energy management within the CBRE’s solutioning framework.

Function as a decarbonization, energy and asset performance subject matter expert for client account teams and account-dedicated Energy and Sustainability Managers. Support these teams in the evaluation and development of innovative initiatives and technologies.

Support GWS sales leadership in the development of client and portfolio solutions for new pursuits and prospective clients, including analysis of portfolio data and site visits as required. Present solutions to both internal and external stakeholders.

Contribute to CBRE’s internal library of energy and sustainability solutions – go-to-market packages for energy solutions and innovative technologies intended for use by our client account-dedicated teams.

Manages internal and external relationships in support of program. May contract and manage vendors. May provide consultation on initiatives that integrate into an organized program.

Responsible for reporting status of individual and groups of projects and programs. Provides appropriate levels of detail, and summarizes complex issues succinctly.

Stay current on and keep the broader GWS Global Energy & Sustainability Solutioning team informed of the latest innovative technologies applicable to our client portfolios. Collaborate with peers on vetting new technologies and solutions for broader CBRE client deployment.

Potentially perform energy & sustainability assessments (both on-site and remote) of client portfolios and develop impactful and scalable energy and carbon reduction initiatives. Work with CBRE service lines and partners to develop comprehensive turnkey solutions.

Potentially oversee the execution of energy audits (ex. ASHRAE) or energy assessments including the review of written reports as required by the defined scope of work, LEED requirements, etc to ensure conformity and consistency.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position. Aids technical guidance and/or training to on account E&S personnel.

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.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Four-year degree in Engineering or a minimum 7 years building engineering experience and/or training. Experience with energy modelling beneficial.

CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES

Professional Engineering License and/or AEE or IEnMP certification preferred.

Certified Energy Manager (CEM) a plus

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to internal and external customers. Ability to effectively present information.

DATA MANAGEMENT AND ANALYTICS

Ability to manage energy information, compile observations from energy assessments and evaluate both supply and demand side opportunity. Must have expertise/experience with EUI’s, CBEC’s, Energy Star, utility invoices, key site prioritization, energy asset consumption profiles, energy balance, energy consuming system types, LC/NC solutions, efficiency, RCx and building management systems interrogation.

FINANCIAL AND STATISTICAL KNOWLEDGE

Requires basic knowledge of financial and statistical terms and principles. Ability to define and present life cycle cost benefits from energy, maintenance and operations improvements as well as data mine utility rebates/incentives.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret energy data, utility invoices, and competitive audit reports, Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.

OTHER SKILLS and/or ABILITIES

Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite Products, particularly Excel and Power Point. Comfortable working independently and collaboratively.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Decisions made with thorough understanding of procedures, company policies, and business practices to achieve general results and deadlines. Responsible for setting work unit and/or project deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to department.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the position is $100,000 annually and the maximum salary for the position is $130,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program.

CBRE is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)