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.  

#LI-YM1