Esg Technical Program Manager

Summary

Join Verdani Partners as their ESG Technical Program Manager, a full-time remote or Carlsbad, CA-based position offering a competitive salary. You will manage multiple sustainability projects, perform environmental data management, and support ESG reporting for global commercial real estate clients. This role demands strong project management, communication, and presentation skills, along with a passion for sustainability. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in ESG, data analysis, and managing teams. Verdani offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, flexible work arrangements, and professional development opportunities. Verdani is committed to employee well-being and offers a supportive work environment.

Requirements

• Excellent track record project managing sustainability projects and/or programs at a portfolio level
• Ability to effectively manage a team and delegate tasks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead meetings and give presentations to both internal and external stakeholders
• Passion for sustainability and green buildings
• Knowledge of building systems and energy data analysis
• Experience analyzing utility data and using different analytic tools/databases (ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, Measurabl, etc.)
• Ability to effectively work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects at once and manage competing priorities
• A self-motivator with a strong work ethic and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented mindset
• At least 3-4 years' experience in a ESG related field
• Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience using Energy Star Portfolio Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple sustainability projects
• Perform large-scale environmental data management
• Support with various ESG reports

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience evaluating different vendors and proposals
• Experience working on various sustainability reporting initiatives such as GRESB, CDP, UNPRI, TCFD, INREV, SFDR) etc
• Experience with net zero initiatives and different frameworks (SBTI’s, CRREEM, etc.)
• Knowledge of green building certifications such as LEED, Fitwel, WELL, IREM, BREEAM
• Experience coordinating onsite and offsite renewable energy projects at a portfolio scale
• Basic understanding of asset management and commercial real estate
• Measurabl or other ESG related software

Benefits

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