Lead: Energy & Sustainability

Lead:
Energy & Sustainability Job Details

• Division: CBRE Excellerate
• Minimum experience:
  
  Mid-Senior
• Company primary industry:
  Facilities Services
• Job functional area:
  Other

Main Purpose / Objective of the Position:

• Build a business process for the compilation, collation and reporting of sustainability data across all clients
• Hold overall accountability for providing support to the FM team to realize client sustainability initiatives i.e. Net Zero, Green Star, SBTI etc
• Support Facilities Management team with driving cost optimization programs for clients
• Conduct on site assessments and/or coordinate assessments to ASHRAE standards
• Performing feasibility assessments and preparing proposals to clients for implementation of resource efficiency, renewables, business continuity and resilience projects
• Presenting proposals and securing approval from clients
• Developing & implementing M&V plans
• Project management of approved projects to implementation and handover, either directly or through third
  -parties
• Identifying suitable technical partners and forming relationships with third party vendors for the provision of various technical projects including energy efficiency, water efficiency and renewable / alternative energy and water sources and microgrids
• Actively drive and support training and development of teams to broaden understanding of sustainability concepts, reporting and regulatory requirements
• Conduct research and development around new business opportunities including industry changes, market demand, new technologies and product development
• Play an active role as a company representative in industry

Decision Making Authority:

This position has the authority to:

• Execute all Key Performance Areas as stated on this form and in line with the Company approval framework and client policies and procedures.

Experience /

Education:

• Engineering Qualification required
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) required
• Additional RECP, CWP, CREP, CMVP accreditation advantageous
• Knowledge of ISO standards around energy management, Net Zero Roadmap etc
• At least 5 years experience
• AMR and Smart metering expertise

Skills Required:

• Technical knowledge and experience in design and implementation of energy efficiency, renewable energy and microgrid projects
• Expert understanding of utility management
• Project Management Skills
• Good Communications Skills
• Initiative & Problem Solving Skills
• Well Developed Report Writing Skills
• Highly Computer Literate: MS Office

Knowledge

Required:

• Project Management Principles
• Knowledge of Company Policies & Procedures
• The application of local municipalities bylaws and relevant SANS regulations
• Reporting principles
• Project financial management

Competencies

Required:

• Results orientation
• Ability to exercise staff control
• Decision Making
• Tolerance of Stress
• Drive, will power and consistency
• Attention to detail and strong organizing skills
• Ability to work under pressure
  
  Initiative and problem solving
• Must be reliable
• Judgement Ability
• Client Service Orientation
• Quality Assurance
• Business Awareness

Major Drivers of Work Volume:

• Client requests, Document Store, Internal Projects