Business Operations Manager, EPS (Energy & Renewables)
Job ID
252604
Posted
05-Jan-2026
Service line
GWS Segment
Role @type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Environmental Consultancy
Location(s)
Chicago - Illinois - United States of America, New York City - New York - United States of America, Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America
About the Role:
CBRE's Energy Procurement Services team, part of the CBRE Energy and Renewables Group, specializes in brokering energy (electric power and gas) supply contracts and developing customized energy procurement strategies. Our mission is to simplify the complexity of energy markets, helping clients save money, reduce risks, improve budget accuracy, and cut emissions.
We are seeking a detail-oriented Business Operations Manager to support the operational backbone of our Energy Procurement Services team. This role combines financial operations, process management, and stakeholder coordination to ensure seamless execution of client engagements and supplier relationships. You will manage invoicing workflows, budget reconciliation, and organizational systems while serving as a key liaison between internal teams, clients, and energy suppliers. The ideal candidate will independently drive operational excellence while maintaining the strong client service standards that define our practice. Our team fosters a start-up culture that emphasizes innovation and agility.
What You'll Do:
Oversee invoicing processes with energy suppliers, ensuring accurate and timely billing; reconcile budgets and track financial performance across client engagements; coordinate commission calculations and payment processing; maintain financial records and documentation for audit compliance.
Serve as primary operational contact for energy supplier relationships, managing contract documentation, tracking supplier performance, and resolving billing discrepancies; ensure seamless communication between suppliers, clients, and internal teams throughout the contract lifecycle.
Interact with clients on operational matters including contract administration, billing inquiries, and account management; prepare client-facing materials and reports as needed; support client onboarding and ongoing relationship management.
Create and maintain standard operating procedures, workflow documentation, and organizational systems to enhance team efficiency; implement best practices for contract management, data tracking, and operational processes; identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.
Maintain comprehensive databases for client accounts, supplier contracts, pricing data, and deal tracking; ensure data integrity and accuracy across all operational systems; generate regular reports on pipeline status, contract performance, and operational metrics.
Support contract execution processes, tracking key milestones and deadlines; coordinate with legal and compliance teams on documentation requirements; manage contract renewals and amendments; ensure all contractual obligations are met.
Facilitate collaboration between business development, client service teams, and supplier partners; coordinate internal meetings and follow up on action items; serve as operational liaison across multiple stakeholders.
Develop and maintain operational dashboards and performance metrics; track deal flow, revenue forecasts, and key business indicators; prepare regular status reports for leadership on operational activities and team performance.
What You'll Need:
Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
2+ years of experience in business operations, financial operations, or operations management, preferably within the energy industry or professional services.
Strong understanding of invoicing, billing processes, and budget management.
Experience coordinating with external vendors, suppliers, or service providers.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including advanced Excel skills for financial tracking and analysis.
Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to interact professionally with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
Self-directed work style with ability to anticipate needs, solve problems independently, and take ownership of outcomes.
Experience with CRM systems or database management tools preferred.
Familiarity with energy markets or energy procurement preferred.
Location : Metro Chicago preferred; Metro NYC & remote considered
Travel : Travel requirement up to 15%
CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the position is $130,000 annually and the maximum salary for the position is $160,000 annually. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on their skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE's applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.
Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
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