Project Manager - Sustainability and Energy

Penske•Reading, PA

27d•Hybrid

About The Position

Penske is seeking a Project Manager - Sustainability and Energy to support and execute strategic energy, renewable energy, and sustainability initiatives across the organization. The role plans, manages, and delivers projects to improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and advance corporate sustainability goals. It combines project management with technical knowledge of renewable energy systems, building performance, sustainability reporting, and financial analysis. The position works cross-functionally with facilities, real estate, fuels, finance, procurement, operations, and executive leadership. The position is based at Penske's Corporate Headquarters in Reading, Pennsylvania. The required schedule is onsite four days per week and work from home one day per week. Travel may be required up to 40% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Sustainability, Environmental Science, Energy Management, Construction Management, Business, or a related discipline.
At least 5 years of experience managing sustainability, renewable energy, energy-efficiency, or capital-improvement projects.
Demonstrated experience managing commercial or industrial solar energy projects.
Strong understanding of renewable energy technologies, energy markets, utility programs, and building systems.
Experience with LEED certification requirements and sustainable building practices.
Knowledge of Power Purchase Agreements, renewable energy procurement, and utility interconnection processes.
Experience performing financial modeling, ROI analysis, capital planning, and project cost estimation.
Familiarity with ESG reporting, sustainability disclosures, carbon accounting, and environmental performance metrics.
Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities.
Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
Willingness to travel up to 40% of the time and work the required schedule at the specified location.
Must complete a Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP).
Certified Energy Manager (CEM).
Experience with energy modeling and utility incentive programs.
Knowledge of ISO 14001, ISO 50001, or similar sustainability management systems.

Responsibilities

Support the planning, development, and implementation of renewable energy projects, including onsite solar photovoltaic systems, battery storage, and other clean energy initiatives.
Support solar development through site assessments, feasibility studies, permitting support, vendor coordination, project execution, and project management.
Help evaluate and negotiate Power Purchase Agreements, Energy Service Agreements, and other renewable energy procurement strategies.
Identify and manage building energy-efficiency projects, including HVAC optimization, lighting upgrades, building automation systems, electrification initiatives, and energy conservation measures.
Develop project business cases, including capital investment estimates, lifecycle cost analysis, ROI, NPV, payback period, and total cost of ownership.
Support LEED certification, green building initiatives, and sustainable construction projects.
Coordinate sustainability reporting and disclosure programs, including GHG inventories, ESG reporting, CDP, EcoVadis, and other sustainability frameworks.
Support waste management programs by identifying waste reduction and diversion opportunities and helping develop a comprehensive waste management plan and metrics.
Support grant and funding initiatives, including managing Penske grant management programs across the United States.
Develop, monitor, and report sustainability KPIs, energy metrics, carbon reduction targets, and executive dashboards.
Collaborate with utility providers, engineering consultants, contractors, and government agencies on incentive programs, rebates, and grants.
Use AI-powered analytics and project management technologies to improve project planning, forecasting, reporting, and operational efficiency.
Manage project schedules, budgets, risks, procurement, and stakeholder communications from initiation through completion.
Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, energy codes, and corporate sustainability standards.
Evaluate emerging clean energy technologies and recommend solutions to improve operational and financial performance.
Perform other projects and tasks as assigned.