Energy Optimization Manager

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.
• View all our health, wealth and life offerings at www.safelitebenefits.com

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. #LI-Onsite #LI-MH1