Energy Manager (Hybrid - Portland, OR)

Energy Manager (Hybrid - Portland, OR) Job ID 262369 Posted 24-Feb-2026 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Environmental Consultancy Location(s) Portland - Oregon - United States of America About the Role: The purpose of this position is to manage and support implementation of energy and sustainability initiatives for a CBRE Healthcare account based in Oregon. Role is hybrid, requiring at least 2-3 days on-site at the client’s location in Portland, Oregon. What You’ll Do: Develop energy management & sustainability strategy for clients' real estate portfolios, with a focus on compliance to Oregon State’s Energy Performance Standard Policy. Leveraging and maximizing incentive funding through Energy Trust of Oregon. Knowledge of healthcare environments and compliance requirements with best practices applied through initiatives accordingly. Ability to design energy program and roadmap for client’s carbon neutrality goals/commitments, including optimization, renewable energy opportunities, and REC purchasing strategies. Implement programs to achieve savings goals and targets by specified timelines Analyze energy and water consumption metrics to identify opportunities and create plans to sustain energy 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) Establish / monitor utilities budgets and identify trends, discrepancies and insights to inform operational strategies Provide forecasts of utility expenses throughout the portfolio Develop and evaluate financial viability of projects for budgeting and approval including development of engineering energy savings calculation, return on investment and potentially marginal abatement cost curve modeling Report clear and concise metrics on various energy and 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 energy 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 and organize responsibilities. Strong project management and leadership skills Advanced, in-depth knowledge of sustainability and energy principles and concepts, particularly related to the healthcare built environment. Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, mechanical, building automation and control systems across a variety of building types Other duties as assigned. What You’ll Need: BS in engineering (electrical, mechanical, industrial, civil) or equivalent work experience Proven experience and knowledge around City of Portland and Oregon State Building Performance Standards, and experience working with Oregon Energy Trust for Incentive Finding. (Or similar State-run standards, i.e. Washington) Strong proven experience with energy conservation, energy management, performance contracting or energy engineering. Experience with building automation system/controls and commissioning/retro-commissioning processes and improvements ideal. Proven record of excellent internal and external customer service Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Certified Energy Manager (CEM) highly desired Sustainability Accreditation (e.g., LEED, or WELL AP) preferred Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable, and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information at various levels tactical personnel to strategic leadership. Ability to respond effectively to sensitive issues Requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and commissions. Conducts advanced financial analysis Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills Carbon footprint reporting experience or training preferred. Training and accreditation part of development and performance management requirements Experience with Microsoft suite, Smartsheet, Tableau Prep Conductor or Power Query, Tableau Desktop or Microsoft PowerBI, and SharePoint is a plus. 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. Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada). CBRE GWS CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful 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, leveraging 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. Find out more

Created: 2026-03-04