Energy Optimization Manager

Energy Procurement & Vendor Management (25%)

• Partner with our outsourced energy provider to ensure cost effective, reliable, and efficient water, power, and natural gas services are supplied
• Manage energy procurement in deregulated energy markets, evaluating price points and leveraging market knowledge to obtain best possible rates
• Monitor material changes affecting energy services, contracts, or billing
• Support documentation, tracking, and understanding of energy contract terms, including start/end dates and pricing structures
• Maintain visibility into active and expired energy contracts and escalate risks as needed

Strategic Energy Management & Planning (20%)

• Develop and own Safelite’s enterprise energy strategy, including utility reduction targets, capital investment roadmaps, and efficiency program prioritization
• Lead multi-year planning for energy optimization initiatives
• Partner with Real Estate, Construction, and Facilities teams to embed energy efficiency standards into new builds, remodels, and maintenance programs

Utility Account & Service Management (20%)

• Manage utility service setups, transfers, and shut-downs for new, closed, and remodeled facilities, including documentation required by local municipalities
• Support M&A utility transfers, ensuring utilities are successfully transferred into the company’s name
• Manage and track open/close facility alerts, working with outsourced partners and internal stakeholders
• Monitor and resolve issues related to all utilities, including handling required authorizations and documentation

Utility Data, Analytics & Reporting (20%)

• Oversee energy data management tools, including dashboards, benchmarking, and cost/consumption analysis across all Safelite properties.
• Track energy performance against targets and budget; identify anomalies, trends, and improvement opportunities.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on organizational energy sustainability performance, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
• Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting for Real Estate, Finance, and parent company stakeholders

Operational Efficiency & Program Execution (15%)

• Manage and optimize national utility accounts, demand response programs, and energy procurement strategies.
• Identify, evaluate, and execute cost-saving opportunities that improve facility performance while supporting operational continuity.
• Lead energy audits and assessments as needed