Project Manager

Position Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated Project Manager - Sustainability and Energy to support and execute strategic energy, renewable, and sustainability initiatives across our organization. This role will be responsible for planning, managing, and delivering projects that improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and support corporate sustainability goals. The ideal candidate combines strong project management expertise with technical knowledge of renewable energy systems, building performance, sustainability reporting, and financial analysis. This individual will work cross-functionally with facilities, real estate, fuels, finance, procurement, operations, and executive leadership to identify opportunities, manage project execution, and measure business and environmental outcomes.   This position is based out of our Corporate Headquarters in Reading, PA and candidates must be able to work on site 4 days per week and 1 day of work from home per week. 
  Major Responsibilities: • Support the planning, development, and implementation of renewable energy projects, including onsite solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, battery storage, and other clean energy initiatives. • Support solar development activities, including site assessments, feasibility studies, permitting support, vendor coordination, and project execution, project management. • Help with evaluating and negotiating Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), Energy Service Agreements (ESAs), 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 greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories, ESG reporting, CDP, Ecovadis, and other sustainability frameworks. • Support waste management programs - identify opportunities to reduce and divert waste and help develop a comprehensive waste management plan and metrics • Support grant and funding initiatives - help manage Penske grant management programs across the US • 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. • Utilize 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. • Continuously evaluate emerging clean energy technologies and recommend innovative solutions that improve operational and financial performance. • Other projects and tasks as assigned.