Senior Manager Engineering, Sustainability and Decarbonization - [Hybrid/Atlanta]

This role will help drive progress towards IHG's decarbonization goals by providing technical and engineering support across the Enterprise and to external stakeholders. Working closely with a number of internal stakeholders, this role will help assure adoption of IHG's existing commitments while helping identify and define the future of IHG's decarbonization work.

Provide mechanical engineering, building-science, and technical leadership to HLG teams. Strengthen project delivery, identify and validate next-generation Energy Conservation Measures, and help design the technical framework required for major building-system initiatives, including portfolio readiness for PTAC/PTHP compliance by December 31, 2031.

Your day to day

Serves as a key technical resource for internal IHG Teams to support building-system, engineering and energy conservation measure issues and questions.

• Identify, assess, pilot and validate next generation Energy Conservation Measure (ECM) technologies to continue to drive progress towards IHG's decarbonization goals.
• Design and launch support frameworks for upcoming compliance dates for existing Energy Conservation Measure Brand Standards to help support a portfolio-wide transition.
• Serve as the primar point of contact for internal partners on questions related to mechanical systems, controls and emerging building technologies; including supporting vendor evaluation and product performance specifications.
• Engage OEMs, consultants, utilities and technology providers to gather evidence, assess product claims, structure ECM pilots and inform implementation guidance.
• Develop and deliver educational content for internal partners on existing and emerging ECMs.
• Develop and deliver educational content for IHG Owners, General Managers and Construction Partners on opportunities for energy conservation in new development, renovation and conversion hotels.
• Create scalable technical tools, requirements, guidance and education for internal and external stakeholders.
• Partner as needed to translate technical evidence into business cases, stakeholder communciations and program plans.

What we need from you

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or similar built environment discipline with emphasis in, building science, mechanical or electrical engineering. Post graduate qualifications would be considered advantageous.
• Minimum 5 - 7 years of experience in building science/mechanical systems including, HVAC, controls, technology evaluation and project deliveray.
• Demonstrated ability to operate credibly and independently across a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of engineering and construction principles and understanding of applicable local codes.
• Experience evaluation building science technology, with an emphasis on energy conservation measures, including developing the necessary steps to drive adoption of these technologies.
• Experience with commercial building systems/building science is required. Experience with hotels is preferred but not required.
• Strong background in built environment decarbonization.
• Flexible interpersonal style; effective communication and management skills; strong influencing skills; experience in a multi-national environment and ability to deal with different cultural issues and competing requirements.
• Ability to communicate complex engineering issues to non-engineering audience.
• Analytical problem solving skills, ability to solve complex technical problems and provide actionable solutions and evidence-based evaluation of of product and service provider claims.
• Project management experience.
• Consulting engineering experience is preferred.
• Computer skill of using MS Office and other general computer knowledge is desired and AutoCAD would be considered most advantageous.
• Spanish language skills are valuable.

Travel – 10%

Location – Atlanta, GA: Our hybrid work structure is an expectation of three (3) days a week in office. This expectation may be adjusted to evolve with the changing needs of the business.

The salary range for this role is $119,000.00 to $130,000.00. This role is also eligible for bonus pay (as applicable). We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K, and other benefits to employees.

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We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive culture, where there is always Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference.

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