Facilites Planner, Energy

Kohl's•Tallahassee, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Facilities Planner, you will deliver projects that drive sales, improve process efficiency, and support consistent store execution. You will build cross-functional partnerships, develop and grow business relationships, influence business partners, and gain support on project expectations. This role involves overseeing daily utility usage (electric, gas, water) to identify and resolve inefficiencies, leading the preparation and submission of all local, state, and federal energy compliance reports, managing capital projects from inception to completion (including budgeting, incentive applications, and closeout), and managing all aspects of utility rebate programs to maximize ROI on infrastructure investments. You will also stay at the forefront of the industry by researching new energy-efficiency programs and funding/revenue opportunities, and manage contracts with energy consultants, solar providers, and utility representatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
1-3 years experience in operations, stores, budgeting, forecasting or reporting
Strong analytical, planning and organization skills
Advanced decision-making, leadership or communication skills
Excellent knowledge of Excel/PC spreadsheet functionality
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to communicate at all levels
Ability to perform the accountabilities listed in the “What You’ll Do” Section
Ability to comply with dress code requirements
Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and basic computer operation
Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance and meet scheduling requirements as set by the company
Ability to learn and comply with all company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines
Ability to give direction and to receive, understand and proactively respond to direction from leadership and other company personnel
Ability to work as a part of a team and interact effectively and appropriately with others
Ability to maintain composure and work in a fast paced environment while accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes
Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs
Ability to use a personal computer for tasks such as communicating, preparing reports, etc.
Ability to plan, prioritize and monitor activities across business units
Ability to complete or oversee the completion of assigned projects in a timely manner

Nice To Haves

Proven project management skills with ability to multitask
Ability to work as a part of a team and interact effectively with others
Retail experience or retail operations business acumen

Responsibilities

Develop communication in support of key initiatives that have broad impact across the organization.
Set and continually manage project expectations with key stakeholders.
Understand the audience and communicate difficult and sensitive information accordingly.
Audit communication tools to ensure consistency, accuracy, and timeliness.
Evaluate communication through “We’re Listening” and “Hindsight” meetings.
Communicate and collaborate with leadership and vendor executives on status, issues, and decisions to influence outcomes.
Drive integrated planning and working sessions to build project strategy.
Develop, execute, and manage complex project plans.
Determine project approach and provide recommendations to move project decisions forward.
Lead project status meetings with partners to align on goals, determine actionable next steps, actively problem-solve challenges, and drive decisions.
Update project plans and communication documents.
Gather feedback to ensure projects are progressing on time and meeting expectations.
Lead efforts in improving customer and associate experience.
Determine feasibility of project requests and recommend approach and prioritization.
Remain on the forefront of emerging industry practices.
Prioritize and approve facilities' work orders within established budget guidelines.
Provide oversight of budgets including accruals, forecasting, and annual planning.
Review legal contracts to honor and hold responsible parties to contractual obligations including Landlord lease obligations.
Assist capital team with scorecarding and preparation of annual capital plan.
Create and monitor reports to track vendor schedules, work order status, and expense.
Serve as a point of contact for escalated issues for the field.
Evolve trade specific scopes of work that define expectations associated with response times, methods and means, manufacturer's recommendations, communication, markups, and invoicing.
Manage vendors that execute repair and maintenance tasks in the store environment.
Hold vendors accountable to schedules, work order status, expense, and key performance metrics.
Oversee daily utility usage (electric, gas, water) to identify and resolve inefficiencies.
Lead the preparation and submission of all local, state, and federal energy compliance reports.
Manage capital projects from inception to completion including budgeting, incentive applications, and closeout.
Manage all aspects of utility rebate programs to maximize ROI on infrastructure investments.
Stay at the forefront of the industry by researching new energy-efficiency programs, funding/revenue opportunities.
Manage contracts with energy consultants, solar providers, and utility representatives.