ESG Manager

JOB DETAILS

Title: ESG Manager 
Position Type: Full-Time (40 hours/week, Monday - Friday) 
Reporting Location: Remote or Carlsbad, CA 
Salary Range: $85,000 - $90,000/year

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.

See the “About Us” section below or visit our website (www.verdani.com) to learn more about our firm.

QUALIFICATIONS

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.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• Verdani is an equal opportunity employer.
• Applicant might be expected to travel 10% of the time.
• Applicant must be authorized to work in the United States.

Thank you for your interest in this position at Verdani Partners!

LANGUAGES 

Fluent in English. Exceptional written and communication skills.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS 

• This position can be done remotely and located anywhere in the United States. 
• Applicant must be authorized to work in the United States
• Verdani is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

ABOUT VERDANI PARTNERS 

Verdani is a mission-driven organization to advance sustainability in the built environment on a global scale. Our international team of experts believes in living and working with sound environmental and economic values. We specialize in greening new and existing large building portfolios and supporting corporate sustainability needs. Verdani Partners maintains a high level of technical and practical knowledge in real estate, building operations, energy analysis, sustainability reporting, codes, and green building certifications. Some of our key services are corporate sustainability, GRESB & GRI reporting, LEED Certifications, Energy Star Benchmarking, ASHRAE Audits, Commissioning, and Education. Our approach is to identify and prioritize effective solutions that can be sustained over the life of the building, adding economic, social, and environmental value along the way. Our talented team of experts rocks the sustainability world with expertise, passion, and an above-and-beyond commitment. We work hard to deliver 200% for our clients while striking a balance between work and family needs.

Verdani is a fast-growing organization that is community and employee-focused. We have great employee benefits including flexible working schedules, health insurance contributions, life, and short-term disability insurance, paid time off, a 401k program with employer contributions, an employee assistance program, annual educational/conference allowance, and monthly internet/food stipends.

Being part of the Verdani team is like being part of something bigger – we are a group of diverse and dedicated individuals who act more like a family with the same goal in mind: trying to make a difference in the world now and for future generations. We are laid back but very talented, professional and most of all, we like to make our work fun!

WELLNESS & BENEFITS

Verdani is supportive of employee satisfaction, growth, health, and well-being. We offer many benefits including:

· 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

· And more! 

**As a result of the large number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide immediate individual updates on your application status. However, if you are chosen for an interview, you will receive direct communication via email. 
Beware of imposters posing as recruiters! Always verify that emails, including those regarding job interviews and offers, come from Verdani's official email addresses, such as @applytojob.com or @verdani.com. Please note that we never send checks or request payment for equipment.