Manager 2

Position Details:

Our client, a world-leading Pharmaceutical Company in New Brunswick, NJ is currently looking for a Facilities Energy & Sustainability Manager to join their expanding team.

Job Title: Facilities Energy & Sustainability Manager (HVAC, Chillers, Boilers) / Hybrid Work

Duration: 7 months contract, extendable up to 24 months

Client Location: New Brunswick, NJ

Note:

The client has the right-to-hire you as a permanent employee at any time during or after the end of the contract.

You may participate in the company group medical insurance plan

Job Description:

The Sr. Manager, Energy & Sustainable Operations is accountable for enabling Company facilities in the Americas region to achieve Company's climate objectives, including 100% renewable electricity by 2025 and net zero emissions across our value chain by 2045.

This is achieved by administering energy efficiency and clean energy programs to reduce risk and deliver savings while reducing CO2 emissions.

This position includes conducting industry benchmarking for energy and water efficiency, on-site clean energy use, and a low carbon value chain.

This role is responsible for analytics, benchmarking, and budgeting to support energy and conservation initiatives throughout the entire facilities portfolio.

An ideal candidate for this role will have demonstrated experience in facilities management, particularly in the area of utilities equipment, and energy conservation along with executing strategy within a robust, mission driven, and largely outsourced facilities organization across manufacturing, R&D, office, and warehouse sites.

Key relationships include communication and coordination with Facilities Management (FM) regional and site leads, as well as subject matter experts across E&PS and business leaders as appropriate, to ensure successful implementation and management of the energy program across regions.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with Director, Program Integration and regional energy leads to determine short- and long-range goals and objectives for the program and establish program priorities, milestones, and deadlines

Support development and deployment of policies, standards, and strategy globally for energy and conservation (E&C) including:

Climate-friendly policies and outreach

Energy and water efficiency and clean energy programs

Sustainability energy performance ratings

Manage development and implementation of E&C operations to align with overall business objectives

Serve as expert in organizing large / complex energy and conservation design initiatives

Govern energy management systems on regional (local) basis

Ensure effective technologies are incorporated into E&C design standards

Facilitate energy procurement process in region inclusive of clean energy options

Responsible for horizon scanning and energy related regulatory needs in region (i.e. U.S. EPA/DOE or state-level programs).

Participate in regional peer groups and government/non-government organizations to represent Company

Develop and vet new technologies in region

Develop improvements for construction and major renovation projects through evaluation of energy and sustainable design technologies and strategies

Manage supplier selection and contract negotiations for key energy and conservation initiatives, in coordination with Procurement and the Services Strategy and Governance team

Establish effective communication with vendors to ensure product, service and quality standards

Manage data collection and analytics to measure performance against energy, water efficiency, and clean energy goals in coordination with the FM Performance Management Specialist

Conduct industry benchmarking for energy and water efficiency, on-site clean energy use, and a low carbon value chain

Collaborate with regional & Global Workstreams leadership and regional FM operations organization to manage energy and conservation-related nuances among region to ensure successful program implementation and management

Partner with Global Workstreams and EHS&S to deliver Company Health for Humanity program goals

Develop local programs and rollout methodology to implement FM Energy & Conservation initiatives in region

Provide consulting and coaching service to sites in region on executing energy and conservation initiatives

Develop projects for the Make organization related to energy and conservation goals and strategy

Evaluate effectiveness and impact of energy and conservation programs on facilities and systems

Act as SPOC for sustainability initiatives that are all encompassing of or unique to an individual Company business segment

Coordinate energy-related reporting to state and federal agencies as required

Prepare business case and financial analysis for energy projects in region and submit to the CO2 Capital Relief Program on sites' behalf

Coordinate energy deliverables with outsourced Facilities Management organizations in region

Education & Experience

Education Required:

Technical capability of understanding of utility systems like chillers, boilers, HVAC, etc., and demonstrated track record of implementing energy projects is required

University / Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Preferred:

Focused degree in Business, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or related discipline

Master of Business Administration

Experience, Skills & Knowledge:

Required:

Minimum of 10 years of related experience

Experience in facility management (utilities), financial management, OR energy management / sustainability management

Strong business acumen and relationship building skills

The ability to effectively partner and deliver results in a matrixed environment

The ability to adapt emerging best practices and industry innovations to facilities management

Strong project management skills, proven organization, coordination and action tracking skills

Ability to function effectively and multitask when presented with tight deadlines

Ability to influence both site technicians and senior leaders without authority

Computer skills, including working knowledge of MS Office Suite

Preferred:

Familiarity within the facilities environment, particularly with chillers, boilers, HVAC, compressed air, lighting, and process utilities like water for injection. Particularly important to understand how to decarbonize steam and hot water systems.

Experience managing contracts related to large-scale energy facilities

Experience building strategic relationships with internal and external project partners and stakeholders

Experience and success managing energy projects in diverse regulatory environments

Experience managing complex energy & conservation work streams, specifically across geographically dispersed teams

Certified Energy Manager (CEM from AEE), or Lighting Certified (LC through NCQLP) or equivalent industry certification

Global experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge related to design or engineering fields (civil, electrical, plumbing, mechanical) as well as landscape, architectural, and / or interior design

Additional Requirements

Location of Role:

Recommend NJ/PA area, ideally somewhere between the Philadelphia and NYC metro areas

Language Requirements:

Fluency: English language, Spanish beneficial but not required

Travel Requirements:

WORK LOCATION SITE

Remote, but person should be located either in NJ or anywhere between the Philadelphia or NYC metro areas to have access to key facilities