Energy Savings Project Management:

• Developing projects to reduce electrical energy consumption in HVAC systems
• Planning and coordinating modernization projects across the store network
• Defining project scopes, schedules and budgets
• Managing projects from concept phase through implementation to completion
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Reporting progress and project results to management
• Calculating return on investment (ROI) and payback periods for projects

Supplier Cooperation and Technical Supervision:

• Preparing technical specifications for HVAC solutions
• Cooperating with PROCUREMENT department in evaluating supplier offers
• Supervising project development by external companies
• Verifying project documentation for compliance with savings objectives
• Technical support in negotiations with suppliers
• Managing relationships with key technology suppliers

Testing and Implementation:

• Planning and coordinating pilot tests of new solutions
• Conducting measurements and analyses of implemented solution effectiveness
• Supervising implementations in store locations
• Validating achievement of assumed energy savings
• Resolving technical issues during implementations
• Training store personnel on new systems (if required)

Procurement Support and Budgeting:

• Cooperating with PROCUREMENT department in HVAC technology purchasing processes
• Preparing project budgets and economic analyses
• Life Cycle Cost (LCC) analysis of solutions
• Technical support in evaluating technical offers
• Technical recommendations for purchasing decisions

Standardization and Optimization:

• Developing technical standards for HVAC systems in stores
• Analysis and optimization of existing installations across the network
• Creating design guidelines for new locations
• Benchmarking solutions and market best practices
• Updating standards based on implementation results and technology development
• Documenting technical knowledge and lessons learned

Analysis and Reporting:

• Monitoring and analyzing energy consumption in stores
• Identifying locations with greatest savings potential
• Preparing economic analyses of projects
• Reporting energy efficiency indicators (KPI)
• Presenting project results to management

Working conditions

• Office work at company headquarters
• Regular business trips to stores in the network (audits, implementation supervision)
• Flexible working hours (depending on project needs)
• Computer work (data analysis, documentation preparation)
• Meetings with suppliers and contractors (office, stores, company headquarters)
• Cooperation with multiple departments: PROCUREMENT, Construction, Facility Management, Finance

Interested candidates can apply by sending their CV with the subject “HVAC Project Expert/Manager” to the e-mail address in the Apply for job button. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.

• Higher technical education: energy, automation, refrigeration, building installations or related
• Min. 3-5 years experience working with refrigeration and air conditioning systems
• Experience in technical or modernization project implementation
• Very good knowledge of refrigeration and air conditioning systems (aggregates, chillers, heat pumps, DX systems)
• Knowledge of energy efficiency technologies in HVAC systems
• Ability to read and verify project documentation
• Knowledge of project economic analysis (ROI, payback period)
• Ability to analyze energy data and identify savings potential
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Project or equivalent tools
• Ability to prepare presentations and reports
• Motivation and willingness to work - independence, initiative, proactivity in seeking savings solutions

Soft competencies

• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Analytical abilities and strategic thinking
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to negotiate and build relationships with suppliers
• Assertiveness and ability to enforce agreements
• Independence and initiative in identifying savings opportunities
• Results and ROI orientation
• Ability to work under time pressure and with multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to persuade and present business cases
• Ability to collaborate cross-departmentally (Procurement, Finance, Operations)