Manager, Stores Engineering (Open)

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Work with Store Design, Facilities, Energy, Construction, Strategic Sourcing and Real Estate on various initiatives as they relate to the design, functionality, and energy & water conservation.
• Ensure that the equipment used in the stores is functional, energy efficient, and sustainable. This will apply to cooking equipment, refrigeration and HVAC equipment, lighting systems, and computer equipment.
• Constantly look for ways to reduce energy, value engineer MEP systems and operating costs for all plant and equipment.
• Work with sourcing to write RFP's, evaluate responses, and select new vendors/suppliers that meet cost, operational efficiencies, and quality.
• Emphasis should be placed on reducing the total life cycle costs.
• Work closely with our national A&E firms to ensure accuracy, adherence to standards, and that appropriate processes are followed regarding changes to the plan standards.
• Communicate spec changes to all stakeholders.
• Specify and select new equipment as needed. Manage the roadmap for energy management systems (EMS) and the equipment commissioning program. 
• Re-design existing equipment to improve energy, maintenance efficiencies, and reduce operating costs.
• Evaluate energy & operating needs of all new stores and remodel initiatives from merchandising and others during initial feasibility, testing, and full implementation.
• Actively participate in equipment/program testing for energy and maintenance aspects.
• Leverage EMS to optimize the equipment operations to reduce energy and maintenance costs while benchmarking store results.
• Partner with Energy to develop and implement action plans to normalize high-cost sites.
• Lead in the development of business transformational projects based on energy & maintenance cost reductions, and optimal MEP store design.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

EDUCATION: Bachelors/4 Yr Degree

YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE: 8+ years Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

YEARS OF MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE: 2+ years

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES: Professional Engineer (required); Certified Energy Manager (preferred)

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Sound mechanical engineering skills with exposure to electrical engineering.
• Strong facilitation and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal skills including presentation skills.
• Excellent computer skills including Excel, and AutoCAD.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of architectural and design plans.