Senior Director, Energy & Sustainability

The Senior Director of Energy & Sustainability at Marriott will lead sustainability initiatives and optimize performance across US and Canada properties. This role involves managing the Energy Group, developing strategies for carbon, energy, water, and waste reduction, and ensuring the execution of Marriott's Energy and Environmental Strategy. Candidates should have a relevant degree, over 10 years of experience in the energy sector, and strong leadership and financial management skills.
Job Number 24037990

Job Category Engineering & Facilities

Location Western Regional Office, 17872 Gillette Avenue Suite 300, Irvine, California, United States

Schedule Full-Time

Located Remotely? Y

Relocation? N

Position Type Management

JOB SUMMARY

As a member of the professional staff of the US + Canada Continent Lodging Services (CLS)-Engineering team, the Senior Director, Energy & Sustainability is responsible for driving optimization of sustainability performance through operational standards, procedures and processes and to support all existing and future owned and managed locations in US/CAN. This position will direct and manage the Energy Group as the Strategic Business Leader of Energy & Sustainability for the continent and that drives the Marriott vision to be a Global hospitality leader in sustainable environmental practices, reducing carbon, energy commodity costs and balancing market risk. This position provides a high level of technical expertise in energy management, energy procurement, and environmental issues and is responsible for ensuring that Marriott?s Energy and Environmental Strategy is properly executed at the property level globally. The Senior Director of Energy & Sustainability has responsibility for developing appropriate strategies for carbon, energy, water, and waste reductions in keeping with Marriott?s Serve360 Sustain goals. The Senior Director of Energy & Sustainability serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in all aspects of environmental reporting, especially carbon accounting and has thorough knowledge of building and or hotel operations and related energy, water, and waste usage. This position will facilitate roll-outs and/or other project management initiatives and serve as the escalation point for energy-related issues for all managed properties.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

Required:

? 4 year bachelor?s degree in Energy, Environmental, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Sustainability or Climate Science or related field; or equivalent industry experience required

? 10+ years experience in energy industry, facility management, industrial and commercial energy engineering, or consulting engineering with a demonstrated track record of leadership in managing projects of significant scope and size; planning, delegating, motivating, evaluating a group of professionals, energy strategic planning, and budgeting

? Skilled in data management and analysis

? Financial Management skills e.g. ability to analyze P&L statements, developing operating budgets, forecasting, and capital expenditure planning.

? Ability to travel up to 20% of the time

Preferred :

? Master?s degree in Energy, Environmental, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Sustainability or Climate Science

? Knowledge of sustainability industry infrastructure and practices

? Knowledge of utility deregulation strategies and rate structures

? Knowledge of carbon reduction and sustainability strategies

? Knowledge of retro-commissioning project structure, oversight, implementation, and persistence

? Knowledge of environmentally friendly products and practices including recycling, conservation, and renewable energy

? Knowledge of market trends, cost, availability, and distribution of utilities

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Strategic Leadership

? Influences cross-functional stakeholders to create alignment, communicate clearly, drive results and effect change. Collaborates with initiative stakeholders a in a consultative fashion to tailor or implement programs impacting the broader organization.

? Identifies Energy-related business opportunities and risks by keeping abreast of competitor, industry, economic, and internal information and trends. Solicit input from diverse sources in order to make sound business decisions.

? Creates forward thinking environment to challenge organizational norms and paradigms to drive success

? Develops strategies to take advantage of or adhere to regulatory and legislative actions regarding energy and the environment. Influences regulatory and legislative bodies where appropriate in keeping with the Marriott Energy & Environment Strategy.

? Responds to, solves, and makes tactical decisions on business requests that have broader department impact and/or moderate risk. Presents alternative solutions to business issues by leveraging the broader organization.

? Develops strategies to achieve the companies carbon reduction targets in the areas of energy efficiency and renewable energy. And supports efforts to reduce carbon in new building design and the Marriott?s supply chain.

Business/Functional Goals

? Leads partnerships with vendors, properties and regional finance organization on the development and execution of compelling ROI energy and carbon reduction projects while ensuring that any local utility incentives and/or rebates are utilized.

? Oversight over high quality commodity purchase strategy communication and overview documentation for ownership groups. Ensures all owner-related contract communications are documented/tracked for future reference.

? Create and maintain high quality web presence and training assets.

? Develops and executes strategies for carbon, waste, and water reduction as well as other sustainability programs.

? Over-sight of thoughtful/realistic annual budget guidance for properties? heat, light, and power.

? Provides leadership, process, technology platforms and strategies to assist properties to minimize consumption/expenses and increase profitability.

? Studies, ranks, and vets all high potential emerging energy and water conservation, as well as waste reduction technologies

? Leads and facilitates the delivery of sustainable business strategies and results against growth and profitability objectives.

? Consults with property and regional leadership on needs in support of their business processes and direction and implements solutions to meet with business needs

? Leads, manages, and further develops program and vendor relationships of sustainability metrics platform including data acquisition, data analysis, and reporting.

? Drives creation, accountability, and validation of property execution of Energy Action Plans and projects associated with energy audits.

? Leaders, sets priorities, and develops a long term plan for procuring renewable energy for all markets.

? Develops and implements strategies for building certifications such as LEED, ISO50001, and EnergyStar.

Managing Execution

? Develops plans and programs for GHG, CDC, HCMI, and other related reporting platforms, to include the new regulatory requirements around reporting ESG data.

? Develops Standards, Policies, Procedures, and Information for the Energy and Sustainability function.

? Builds support for and champions key organizational objectives. Takes calculated risks to move properties forward by setting critical contracting and sustainability opportunities.

? Acts as a SME regarding energy and sustainability related products and delivery to all constituencies (external as well as internal).

? Utilizes legal resources as necessary to fully review and ensure all contracts protect Marriott and our Owner?s from risk and/or damages.

? Leads consistency in energy conservation and environmental stewardship in alignment with the continent?s energy and environment strategies.

? Leads initiatives to change the structure, systems, or talent of the organization to more effectively support the business strategy.

? Sells ideas persuasively and influences without direct authority. Negotiates skillfully in tough situations, settles differences, and wins concessions without damaging relationships.

? Stays abreast of areas around environmental requirements of EPA, CFC, toxic waste, and recycling; along with applicable regulations and their potential impact on the business.

? Ensure adequate tracking of all energy/sustainability projects so that annual carbon reporting is supported and improved.

? Develops a trusting and respectful business partnership with property ownership entities by meeting or exceeding expectations in contracting, energy conservation, and environmental projects and initiatives.

Performs other duties as assigned.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Create Belonging-Build relationships by promoting an environment of collaboration, trust, respect, opportunity, and inclusion.

? Models and empowers others to monitor partner/customer feedback, satisfaction, and relevant metrics to deliver enhanced services.

? Applies existing data and resources to create innovative service strategies.

? Seeks out, builds, and maintains diverse partnerships/relationships across the company and industry.

? Models and coaches team on building and maintaining diverse partnerships & relationships.

Develop Others-Develop diverse, inclusive, and high-performing talent and teams.

? Fosters and environment that supports feedback and ongoing development by putting systems and processes into place to manage program performance and associate development.

? Participates in talent reviews and succession planning discussions, as needed for select direct reports, while providing relevant data (i.e., Talent Ratings, key strengths and opportunity areas, potential successors, etc.).

? Champions the attraction, development, and retention of a diverse workforce to drive innovation and engagement.

? Develops others by identifying needs, providing resources, ongoing feedback, and customized coaching, and setting appropriate shared department, team, and individual goals.

Lead Change-Courageously lead change, innovation, inspire others through optimism, and adapt to changing business needs.

? Engages in effective change management processes such as presenting the need for change in a way that encourages commitment and action, developing strategies and providing resources to implement desired changes, while managing stakeholders? expectations.

? Keeps leaders informed about key issues, communicates effectively, and courageously influencing others to support a point-of-view, gain alignment, or take action.

? Models, coaches, and holds others accountable for displaying a leadership style that conveys confidence, optimism, gains respect from others, and is dedicated to leading ethically and with a high degree of integrity.

? Uses data to evaluate opportunities and adapt global strategies, where needed (e.g., brand, team, programs, etc.), into actionable plans to maximize external partner/customer commitment, satisfaction, and profitability.

Learn & Excel-Apply professional expertise while seeking out and integrating diverse perspectives and learning opportunities.

? Secures resources and creates opportunities for self and others to improve performance through stretch assignments and other professional development activities.

? Creates an environment where continuous learning is valued and encouraged and holds others accountable for maintaining and sharing current knowledge on industry and discipline trends, competitors, and advanced technical knowledge in area of expertise.

? Models and coaches others on making sound business decisions by monitoring industry trends, market dynamics, and business environment to identify opportunities for improvement and adjusts priorities as needed.

? Builds partnerships across diverse teams to solve complex issues and improve performance.

California Applicants Only: The salary range for this position is $127,088.00 to $281,923.00 annually.

Colorado Applicants Only : The salary range for this position is $127,088.00 to $256,293.00 annually.

Hawaii Applicants Only : The salary range for this position is $153,776.00 to $281,923.00 annually.

New York Applicants Only: The salary range for this position is $127,088.00 to $281,923.00 annually.

Washington Applicants Only : The salary range for this position is $127,088.00 to $281,923.00 annually. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible to receive an annual bonus and restricted stock units/stock grants. Employees will accrue 0.04616 PTO balance for every hour worked and eligible to receive minimum of 7 holidays annually.

All locations offer coverage for medical, dental, vision, health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, adoption expense reimbursements, paid parental leave, educational assistance, 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts. Benefits are subject to terms and conditions, which may include rules regarding eligibility, enrollment, waiting period, contribution, benefit limits, election changes, benefit exclusions, and others.

The application deadline for this position is 14 days after the date of this posting, 3/5/2024.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

Marriott International is the world?s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. Be where you can do your best work,? begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global? team, and become the best version of you.

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