Manager - Facility & Energy Mgmt - Washington State

SUPERVALU is a premier food and drug retail powerhouse with world-class supply chain and support services. We are the nation’s third largest grocery provider, with a diversified portfolio of regional retail banners, locally managed and branded, spanning the nation, coast-to-coast and border-to-border. As the largest food distributor to retail stores in the United States, we also provide a robust suite of supply chain services to serve both our own retail banners and thousands of independent retailers.

Combined, SUPERVALU’s two lines of business provide a wealth of diverse opportunities to grow and to contribute to a thriving enterprise.

Our Philosophy:

Ongoing pursuit of excellence is a way of life at SUPERVALU and a key to our success. To achieve excellence, we seek associates who will contribute innovative business solutions. We embrace change and welcome others who do.

Our employees are as diverse as our opportunities - representing all ages, backgrounds and parts of the country. What they have in common is: talent, passion, sense of urgency, focus, standards, integrity - and an unsurpassed customer orientation. They form the foundation of our SUPERVALU Advantage - the key to our continuing success.
Purpose
The qualified candidate in this role will administer and execute company retail Facilities and Energy Management policy to the assigned retail sites in order to maintain and operate all  assigned retail store locations in the most well maintained and efficient operational order possible.
Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Manages and is accountable for assigned geographic areas retail facilities and energy management activities.  Facilities and Energy Management activities include, but are not limited to: building and site interior and exterior maintenance (to include: the structural building, floor slabs, structural elements, floor tile, roofs, parking lots, landscaping, etc.), the building mechanical and electrical systems and components (to include: refrigeration systems and components, EPA refrigerant compliance, electrical, lighting, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration controls, and building Energy Management Systems) equipment maintenance (to include: food preparation equipment, material handling equipment, and related supermarket equipment necessary to operate a full-service retail supermarket.).  Maintenance duties not in scope for this position are IT Maintenance, and third party Common Area Maintenance (CAM) only as defined by the lease abstract documents.  This is a very complex function with twenty eight major maintenance trades while coordinating services of hundreds of vendors.
Aids Regional Director and develops commitment and executes the assigned annual Facilities Capital Budget of $8 to $10 million and annual expense budget of $8 to $25 million.
Accountable for assigned retail sites budgeting, budget tracking, national/regional accounts for maintenance, supervision of all maintenance activities at retail stores, service contracts, vendor selection, performance and service levels following the prescribed Authorized Vendor and Enterprise Asset Management programs.
Develop and execute energy programs to achieve improved system performance and reduced energy consumption and cost.Provide Project Management activities on an individual project basis (including significant equipment upgrades, equipment and building component installation and removal, décor, mechanical and electrical systems, etc.).
Develop and execute capital investment projects for the Facilities and Energy Management team as well as coordination with SUPERVALU departments.
Planning and execution of national and regional merchandising rollout programs.
Complete Facility Review process for stores scheduled for construction, remodel or expansion.
Responsible for assisting the Project Development department in their efforts to build or remodel stores within the assigned region.
Responsible for the proper execution of all programs to ensure compliance with Federal, State and Local regulations as well as compliance with SUPERVALU’s Refrigerant Management Program policies and procedures.

Job Requirements

College or Trade School Degree in a related field is preferred or equivalent work experience in areas of refrigeration, electrical and facility maintenance. Thorough knowledge of refrigeration systems used in a supermarket environment is required. Knowledge of current refrigeration system controls (ComTrol, Danfoss, CPC and others) is required.
Accept after-hours emergency calls or calls received after normal business hours when required to support the overall operation of each supermarket location.
Possess strong leadership skills and the ability to supervise the work of others. Must be able to motivate and work with others to achieve desired results.
Possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.  Deal effectively with a wide variety of people both in-person and over the telephone.
Basic computer skills required, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
Requires the ability to handle administrative duties and mental alertness to ensure accurate, safe, and thorough completion or work activities. Possess ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions while multi-tasking.
80%  travel may be required.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws.  The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and/or location.
EOE.