ESG Manager – Verdani Partners

Location: Remote or Carlsbad, CA

Overview + Roles/Responsibilities: Verdani Partners is looking for an experienced ESG Manager to help us manage the ‘greening’ of a portfolio of existing buildings. As a ESG Manager, you will support ESG program needs including data management, survey collection, reporting and certifications coordination between the clients and property teams.

You will work closely with Verdani’s engineering team to help coordinate data collection with Asset and Property Managers to manage utility data, provide data management support in the ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager platform and aid with data collection requests, surveys, green building certifications and sustainability audits including energy, water, waste, carbon emissions and indoor air quality assessments.

The ESG Manager will also support our client’s ESG programs with tracking ESG data portfolio wide, sustainability and ESG reporting, implementing employee and tenant engagement, and education programs. You will also help conduct ESG assessments, complete due diligence questionnaires, implement ESG policies, track ongoing progress, and support educational webinars and presentations. You will also support the Verdani team with GRESB, UNPRI and annual data collection efforts for ESG reports, speaking engagements and award applications.

Qualifications: 

Education:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree, Major 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

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree, Majors: Architecture, Environmental Science/Design/Engineering, or related fields
• LEED Accredited Professional – EBOM
• Additional Licenses: Certified Energy Manager (CEM)

Skills & Experience:

Required:

• 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

Preferred:

• 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.