Energy and Sustainability Manager

Serverfarm; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k

Full medical, dental and vision

Job summary

Serverfarm is seeking an experienced Energy & Sustainability Manager to lead energy procurement, efficiency, and reporting across our data center portfolio in the United States and beyond. You will partner with Operations, Real Estate and Development teams to drive PUE improvements, manage ISO 50001 compliance, and contribute to carbon reduction goals.

You will validate metered data, produce sustainability dashboards, and support energy hedging while communicating complex metrics to leadership.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in energy management or sustainability reporting in data centers.
• Strong PUE analysis and data interpretation skills.
• Experience with BMS/EPMS and metering systems.
• Advanced Excel; Power BI data visualization.
• ISO 50001 familiarity and project management.
• Willing to travel 10–20%.

Responsibilities

• Validate meter and utility data monthly with site teams.
• Calculate and report PUE and sustainability metrics for portfolio.
• Prepare energy-related sustainability reporting for stakeholders.
• Support energy hedging with consumption forecasts.
• Track renewable energy use and carbon reduction efforts.
• Oversee billing validation and data anomalies.
• Maintain awareness of energy markets, tariffs, regulations.
• Collaborate with Ops Engineering to implement energy efficiency.
• Develop dashboards to track cost, consumption, performance.

Skills

PUE analysis

Data interpretation

Stakeholder management

Education

Energy/Engineering degree

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Serverfarm is a leading developer and operator of data centers with over 750+ locations and key customer relationships in 45 countries. We're revolutionizing how data centers operate across North America, Western Europe, and Israel, serving the world's leading technology and hyperscale companies. With Manulife Investment Management's acquisition in 2023 and our award-winning InCommand platform we're positioned for explosive growth as AI adoption and cloud migration drive unprecedented demand for data center capacity.

A career at Serverfarm means being at the forefront of digital infrastructure innovation, where your work directly impacts how the world's data is managed and secured. As we target 4x growth over the next four years, you'll have unprecedented opportunities to take on new challenges, develop cutting-edge skills, and grow your career across our expanding global operations.

Join our team of innovators and help shape the future of sustainable data centers while building a career without boundaries.

Serverfarm is seeking an experienced Energy & Sustainability Manager who will primarily support the Operations, Product, Development, and Real Estate Teams. You will be responsible for managing, optimizing, and reporting energy and utility resources across a diverse portfolio of data center facilities. This role ensures energy procurement, efficiency, and sustainability objectives are achieved through a combination of strategic sourcing, PUE performance analysis, and operational excellence. You will also play a key role in supporting corporate sustainability goals through effective energy hedging, carbon reduction initiatives, and robust utility data management.

Key Accountabilities

• Validate meter, BMS/EPMS and utility data on a monthly basis, working with site teams to identifydata gaps and suspected meter faults.
• Work with the reporting platform team (InCommand) to calculate, validate and report PUE and otheroperational sustainability metrics across the portfolio using recognized methodologies, and explainvariances to Operations leadership.
• Prepare energy-related sustainability reporting to support customer, board and external sustainabilitydata requests.
• Support energy hedging by providing consumption forecasts and load data, and tracking hedgedvolumes against actual usage.
• Track and report renewable energy use, REC volumes, and other low-carbon solutions, supporting customer reporting and company carbon reduction and net-zero goals.
• Oversee utility performance, including billing validation against consumption, flagging discrepanciesand investigating anomalies.
• Keep up to date with energy markets, tariffs, and regulatory developments that inform procurement,and sustainability disclosures.
• Collaborate with Operations Engineering and site teams to identify and track efficiency improvementsand implement best practices in energy management.
• Support compliance with ISO 50001 and other client or regulatory requirements while developingreporting tools and dashboards to track cost, consumption, and performance across the portfolio.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years in an energy management, energy analyst, or sustainability reporting role, ideally within datacenters, critical facilities or similar industries.
• Strong analytical background with hands-on experience in PUE analysis, energy data interpretation,and benchmarking performance.
• Working knowledge of BMS/EPMS and metering systems, and practical understanding of HVAC, cooling, and electrical distribution in a data center or critical facility environment.
• Advanced Excel skills, experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI).
• High attention to detail and a methodical approach to data quality, with the confidence to challenge numbers that don’t look right.
• Proven track record dealing with complex data issues and managing multiple stakeholders to get to root cause.
• Skilled in energy and sustainability reporting, including Scope 1–3 emissions, PUE and WUE.
• Understanding of ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems or similar frameworks.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage recurring reporting cycles and multiple workstreams.
• Basic understanding of energy hedging and utility contracts helpful.
• Relevant qualifications in Energy, Engineering, Sustainability, or a related discipline preferred.
• Professional certification or membership (e.g. AEE Certified Energy Manager (CEM), CIBSE, Energy Institute, or equivalent) is desirable.
• Role involves some travel (approximately 10-20%)

$120,000 - $150,000 a year

Serverfarm is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace and offers paid time off, paid holidays, 401k and FULL coverage medical, dental and vision. Our compensation philosophy rewards employees for achieving the values and objectives aligned with the company’s goals and strategic initiatives.

The listed salary range for this position is an estimate based on the competitive job market. Final compensation will be based on your own individual skills, experience, and location.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this role. They are not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all possible responsibilities and duties. We encourage you to apply even if your experience isn't an exact match to the job description.

The listed salary range for this position is an estimate based on the competitive job market. Final compensation will be based on your own individual skills, experience, and location.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this role. They are not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all possible responsibilities and duties. We encourage you to apply even if your experience isn't an exact match to the job description.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.