ESG Manager

Summary

Join Verdani Partners as an ESG Manager and contribute to the firm's mission of advancing sustainability in the built environment. This full-time, remote or Carlsbad, CA-based position offers a competitive salary ($85,000-$90,000/year) and involves managing the 'greening' of building portfolios. You will support ESG program needs, coordinate data collection, manage utility data in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, and aid with certifications and sustainability audits. The role also includes supporting client ESG programs, conducting assessments, and contributing to reporting and presentations. Verdani offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, flexible work arrangements, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Architecture, Engineering, Energy Management, Real Estate, Sustainability, or related field
• 3-5 years of professional experience in related field
• Project Management Experience
• Strong quantitative skills and established analytical ability
• Demonstrated interest in capital markets and commercial real estate
• Familiarity with building systems and local/state benchmarking regulations
• Experience managing relationships and setting expectations with asset managers, property managers, and project teams
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Ability to adapt to meet the needs of the company
• Excellent customer service and people skills
• Excellent public speaking skills (conferences, meetings with internal global teams and clients)
• Performance oriented team player
• Experience with ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager
• Familiarity with MS Office applications, (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) & ability to learn new applications

Responsibilities

• Manage the ‘greening’ of a portfolio of existing buildings
• Support ESG program needs including data management, survey collection, reporting and certifications coordination between the clients and property teams
• Coordinate data collection with Asset and Property Managers to manage utility data
• Provide data management support in the ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager platform
• Aid with data collection requests, surveys, green building certifications and sustainability audits including energy, water, waste, carbon emissions and indoor air quality assessments
• Support our client’s ESG programs with tracking ESG data portfolio wide, sustainability and ESG reporting, implementing employee and tenant engagement, and education programs
• Conduct ESG assessments
• Complete due diligence questionnaires
• Implement ESG policies
• Track ongoing progress
• Support educational webinars and presentations
• Support the Verdani team with GRESB, UNPRI and annual data collection efforts for ESG reports, speaking engagements and award applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Architecture, Environmental Science/Design/Engineering, or related fields
• LEED Accredited Professional – EBOM
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
• Ability to manage, manipulate and analyze utility billing and usage data (energy, water, waste)
• Familiarity with Green Building Certifications including LEED, ENERGY STAR, Fitwel etc
• Experience with top ESG Reporting Frameworks including GRESB, UNPRI, CDP etc
• Familiar with key ESG Standards including GRI, TCFD, SASB etc

Benefits

• Health insurance contributions
• Life, and short-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k program with employer contributions
• Employee assistance program
• Annual educational/conference allowance
• Monthly internet/food stipends
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, and volunteer time
• Extra vacation days based on tenure
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual allowance for professional certifications, training, memberships and attending professional conferences
• Monthly internet/food stipend
• Annual equipment allowance
• Flexible work arrangements including work from home, flexible working hours, and flexible schedules with supervisor approval
• 401K program with employer contributions