Sr. Energy Manager- Hybrid in West Point, PA

Sr. Energy Manager- Hybrid in West Point, PA

Job ID

246937

Posted

07-Nov-2025

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Environmental Consultancy

Location(s)

Philadelphia - Pennsylvania - United States of America, West Point - Pennsylvania - United States of America

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a significant contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, demonstrating the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.

About the role

The purpose of this position is to lead and support implementation of energy and sustainability initiatives on a CBRE Enterprise Life Sciences account covering customer's pharmaceutical manufacturing and Research & Development/Office sites and locations in the Pennsylvania, US region.

This is a Hybrid role in West Point, Pennsylvania with about 3 days onsite and 2 days work remotely from home.

What you'll do

Develop energy management & sustainability strategy for clients' real estate portfolios.

Conduct on-site energy surveys, walks, audits, Kaizen, GEMBA, treasure hunts with facilities and real estate teams.

Ensure that global energy and sustainability standards are applied throughout the handled properties.

Implement programs and projects to achieve savings goals and financial targets by specified timelines and lead energy benchmarking and assessment.

Analyze energy and water consumption metrics to find opportunities and build plans to sustain savings.

Lead identification and prioritization of energy capital projects, operational changes and physical plant upgrades, resulting in reduced energy consumption (may include HVAC, lighting, building envelope, demand response and controls, plug loads, distributed generation, employee engagement, and evaluating new technologies and services).

Develop and evaluate financial viability of projects for budgeting and approval.

Report clear and concise metrics on various energy & sustainability activities (cost savings, CO2, water, etc.), and achievements on prescribed intervals as requested by client.

Communicate plans and progress to all levels of staff through presentations and meetings.

Support water saving programs and recycling programs as requested.

Support new business pursuits and business development through relationship building and building walkthroughs.

Ability to perform energy analysis and efficiency calculations.

Strong computer skills including proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint, online software platforms, with the ability to use spreadsheets and data analysis applications.

Ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize responsibilities. Strong project development, management and leadership skills.

Advanced, in-depth knowledge of sustainability and energy principles and concepts, particularly related to the built environment.

Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, mechanical, building automation and control systems across a variety of building types.

What you'll need

BS in Engineering (electrical, mechanical, industrial, civil) or equivalent work experience.

Strong validated experience with energy conservation, energy management, decarbonization strategy, performance contracting or energy engineering.

Consistent track record of excellent internal and external customer service, and proactively driving initiatives from concepts towards implementation for customer review to be implemented upon approval.

Experience operating in the life sciences, pharmaceutical engineering, labs environment is preferred.

CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES

Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Certified Energy Manager (CEM) highly desired.

Sustainability Accreditation (e.g., LEED, or WELL) preferred.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of a global leader in commercial real estate and investment services that help businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact Our collaborative environment is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service, and excellence - and we value the varied perspectives, backgrounds, and skills of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your full potential

Disclaimers

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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