Energy Optimization Manager

Safelite • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Does this position interest you? You should apply – even if you don’t match every single requirement! We're known as an auto glass company. That's the focus of what we do. But beyond the glass, we're so much more. We'll help you build a fulfilling career and encourage you to have a life. Let us be the best place you'll ever work.

Responsibilities

• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed