Reyes Holdings hiring Director, Sustainability and Facility Asset Programs in Rosemont, IL | LinkedIn (2024)

ResponsibilitiesPay Transparency Statement:  The compensation philosophy reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs.  This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program. 

Position SummaryProvides strategic leadership and stewardship to Reyes Holdings’ Sustainability and Asset Management programs. The Director leads the development, implementation, and programming of initiatives to achieve corporate environmental and stewardship goals. This role supports the Vice President of Construction & Asset Management, regional Facility Managers, and other internal stakeholders to ensure program goals for safety, quality, sustainability, and budget are achieved.

Position Responsibilities May Include, But Not Limited To

• Leads research, analysis, and development of corporate sustainability and asset management strategies and investments
• Establishes, monitors, and reports program goals and metrics (KPIs) to drive alignment, decisions, execution, and results of strategic plans
• Creates, implements, and nurtures corporate initiatives, including maintenance programs, to maximize performance, flexibility, and lifecycle costs while reducing risk, minimizing carbon footprint, and supporting operational needs
• Champions continuous improvement and best practices across the organization
• Develops and fosters internal and external relationships in support of programs including strategic vendor management
• Generates and deploys best practice playbooks, templates, and training tools
• Coordinates with Facility Managers, Project Managers, and Operating entities to develop capital and operating budgets
• Conducts sustainability risk assessments, energy audits and retro-commissioning activities.
• Identifies potential energy projects, programs, and initiatives including available incentives and alternative financing
• Investigates and develops business cases for renewable energy projects considering factors such as cost effectiveness, technical feasibility, and integration with other initiatives
• Creates, plans, organizes and directs a utility management and purchasing program for Reyes Holdings in conjunction with the Strategic Purchasing Group
• Mentors and coaches a team of direct reports and peers in the facility management team
• Other projects or duties as assigned

QualificationsRequired Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or architecture
• 10+ years of Environmental, Social and Governance experience including program and project management
• 7+ years of management experience
• Excellent communicator and relationship builder experienced at engaging and speaking to key internal and external customers
• Demonstrated organizational agility and the ability to collaborate and influence across functional areas and business units to effectively influence new programs, processes, and cultures
• Knowledge of general building design, construction, and operating best practices including government requirements and environmental compliance
• Ability and willingness to travel as required (up to 30%)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Project
• This position must pass a post-offer background and drug test

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Food Processing / Distribution experience
• Professional Engineer’s License
• LEED Accredited Professional
• Master’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management; or, MBA

Physical Demands And Work EnvironmentReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the nature of our business in regard to such things as delivery schedules, order inputs, selection, and Department of Transportation Hours of Service, overtime, attendance and punctuality are essential job functions. Should an individual in this classification not be able to adhere to this requirement due to a disability, they should contact their Human Resources department to see what, if any, reasonable accommodation may be made.