Energy Optimization Manager

Energy Optimization Manager

The Energy Optimization Manager is responsible for developing, executing, and continuously improving Safelite's enterprise-wide energy management strategy across all retail, fulfillment, and corporate facilities. This role focuses on reducing utility spend, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving sustainability outcomes through data analysis, vendor partnership management, and strategic capital planning. Reporting through the Real Estate organization, the Energy Optimization Manager ensures that energy performance is integrated into site design standards, facility operations, and long-term portfolio planning.

What You Will Do:

• 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

What You Will Need:

• 5+ years of experience in energy management, facilities operations, sustainability, or utility optimization
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Facilities Management, Business, or related field or relevant experience preferred
• Experience working within a multi-site retail or service organization strongly preferred
• Experience supporting energy or utility operations across multiple locations
• Familiarity with regulated and deregulated energy markets
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment

What You Will Get:

• Competitive weekly pay and bonus opportunities.
• Total job benefits valued at more than $10k*. This includes a 401(k) plan with company matching, medical coverage plans customized to suit your needs and a commitment to work/life balance through our paid time off (PTO) programs, company holidays and paid volunteer days.
• Up to $5,250 in tuition reimbursement per year.
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Expected Work Location (In Office): It is expected that you will primarily perform work at the Safelite Home Office (7400 Safelite Way, Columbus, OH 43235). You are required to work in the office at least 4 days a week. Changes to work location arrangements are subject to managerial approval and business needs.