Procurement Specialist, Energy

at  FirstService Residential

JOB OVERVIEW:

FirstService Energy is the energy management and advisory subsidiary of FirstService Residential. As the trusted energy advisor, FirstService Energy aims to improve energy efficiency, lower energy costs, and reduce carbon emissions for all FirstService Residential managed properties. Through energy data analysis and on-site assessments, FirstService Energy is able to identify and evaluate opportunities for energy efficiency improvements. FirstService Energy manages one of the largest energy procurement programs for multifamily buildings which provides our properties with significant annual energy savings.
In this role, the Energy Procurement Specialist will work with multiple stakeholders to assist FirstService Energy and FirstService Residential in continuing to provide our value-add services to clients. This role will support and report to the Director of Energy Procurement and build upon the program already established for FirstService Residential buildings. The procurement team works directly and indirectly with condominium, cooperative, and rental building stakeholders to advise on strategies to reduce utility costs. The candidate will need to identify key market conditions, regulations, and market structures to help evaluate potential savings opportunities. The optimal candidate will have a result-oriented approach, analytical skill set, strong sales mentality, and financial acumen.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be a passionate self-starter.Ability to cultivate strong relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors, or customers.
• Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) required in Economics, Engineering, or Business.
• Able to work in person out of our NYC office or other FirstService Residential office 3-4 days per week. The other days the associate will have the option to work remotely.
• Able to travel to buildings in the region as needed to conduct fieldwork and attend meetings.
• 2-5 years of experience in energy markets, energy trading, power contract negotiations, energy regulations, renewable development, or energy generation technologies.
• Proven ability to evaluate new energy markets, utility tariffs, policies, power contracts, or evaluate new energy sourcing opportunities and technologies.
• Familiarity with renewable credit programs, renewable project development, power forecasting and scheduling, portfolio management theory, advanced energy storage, or alternative energy resources.
• Experience building relationships and working with industry stakeholders, such as utilities, regional power planning agencies, renewable project developers.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple simultaneous projects with minimal direction.
• Excellent speaking-listening-writing skills and attention to details.
• Must be available to attend evening board meetings and special events after 5:00 pm.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and data analytics.

• Support the development and execution of a comprehensive energy and utilities strategy for FirstService Residential managed associations.
• Execute power and gas supply contracts that reduce costs, minimize risk, and leverage opportunities that benefit FirstService Residential clients.
• Work collaboratively with the FirstService Energy team to support the development of strategic energy sourcing opportunities.
• Analyze trends and regulations in the energy space to proactively identify opportunities that benefit FirstService Residential and its clients.
• Develop strategies to capture movement in energy markets to identify cost-saving opportunities for new and existing clients.
• Manage projects against plans and objectives to ensure commitments are met, delivering against cost savings goals.
• Support and monitor all procurement activities for adherence to internal and external policy and procedures.
• Handle administrative matters, including preparing and submitting the budget items for approval.
• Set and maintain goals aligned with targets established by the management team for your assigned regions or markets.
• Distribute weekly updates to the team on booked sales and quota targets.
• Participate in a professional, organized, and well-prepared manner.
• Maintain a healthy pipeline and leads list with the CRM database.
• Maintain the CRM database with closed deals and all relevant required information weekly.