ESG Technical Program Manager – Verdani Partners

Location: Remote or Carlsbad, CA

Overview: Verdani Partners is seeking a highly motivated ESG Technical Program Manager to join our growing team. This position requires a self-motivated individual with strong skills in project/team management and interpersonal communication. The successful candidate will work directly with corporate sustainability team members to develop and implement environment, social, and governance (ESG) strategies and initiatives to support global commercial real estate clients.

This position requires coordination directly with our clients; therefore, they must have superior communication, writing, and presentation skills. The position also involves producing high-quality reports such as graphs, tables, and presentations to present to our clients.

Roles/Responsibilities: 

• Managing multiple sustainability projects.

• Performing large-scale environmental data management

• Support with various ESG reports

Qualifications: We recognize that the job requirements may vary, and that not every candidate may possess all the required or preferred experience. We will consider candidates who demonstrate a combination of the required and preferred experience, as well as a proactive and positive “Can Do” attitude in their professional approach.

Required: 

• 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

Preferred: 

• 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