Energy Manager - Barnes & Noble : Job Details

Job Summary

Barnes & Noble is the worlds largest retail bookseller and the leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products. We operate over 600 Barnes & Noble bookstores in 50 states and one of the webs premier e-commerce sites, bn.com. Our Nook Digital business offers a lineup of popular NOOK tablets and eReaders and an expansive collection of digital reading content through the NOOK store. Were proud to be an industry leader, consistently recognized for excellence in quality and customer service in our stores and online at bn.com. The Energy Managers primary responsibility will be on energy management and energy reduction for all stores and home office facilities. The position requires an experienced professional whose background and experience will enable them to develop programs for measuring, supporting, and implementing opportunities to improve energy efficiencies. The Energy Manager will communicate and present energy goals to a varied audience from stores to senior management. An employee in this position can expect a starting rate of $100,000 annually, depending on experience, seniority, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law.

What You Do

Position will identify, define, and execute energy savings initiatives, projects and develop best practices. This will include a review of a site-by-site analysis of energy usage and development of specific energy reduction strategy. Have sufficient experience in managing and developing analysis and metrics to guide facilities to issues and remedies for best practice in energy efficiency. Manage the existing energy savings programs from EMS settings, on-demand execution, Swarm Logic AC and heat programs, etc. Develop, produce, and interpret usage information to determine which stores are using more energy per square foot and store type and provide cost savings opportunities. Monitor utility billing to ensure accurate and timely payments are authorized and applicable credits are applied for on-demand rebates. Ensure rebates are pursued and received for energy saving cap ex programs initiated by facilities and real estate. Develop cost analysis spreadsheets with a pricing matrix for each electrical and gas supplier in regulated markets assuring that all locations are on the most economical cost structure. Manage through the third-party energy consultant the electric or natural gas supplier contracts in deregulated markets. Complete the setup of new store and closing locations utility changes.

Knowledge & Experience

The candidate must be technically organized. Have a proven background in energy management and have familiarity with ESG, sustainable efforts and goals, etc. Excellent presentation and communication skills. Ability to adjust communication style based on the situation and the audience. Report to senior management on progress of energy goals. Work with Schneider Electric and Encycle on their platforms, Resource Advisor, Swarm Logic, etc. Working knowledge of Work, Power Point, Access, and Outlook Exceptional knowledge of Excel Strong Communication skills, ability to interact well with contractors, consultants, as well as landlords and internal business partners Integrity and Trust, admits mistakes and is seen as a truthful individual Knowledge of lease process and documentation High level understanding of Mechanical systems Nationwide market knowledge of construction trade and variables Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, working in high volume capacity Solid decision making skills based on changing conditions

Auto req ID

83808BR

Employment Type

Full-Time

City

New York

State

New York

EEO Statement

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Job Category

Facilities