Sustainability Analyst

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The sustainability analyst role is responsible for utility data analysis and reporting, audits and project coordination, ENERGY STAR certifications, compliance reporting, and portfolio-level tracking of GHG emissions, energy, water, waste, and renewable energy. The role provides technical operational guidance, identifying efficiency and conservation opportunities with strong financial performance. This position requires a highly organized and self-motivated individual who is comfortable working independently, managing multiple priorities, and assuring accuracy in a fast-paced environment. This position reports to the Director of Sustainability. Specific responsibilities include:

• Interpret utility data into actionable reporting to enable decision-making to reduce energy, water, and waste costs and consumption at each property through operational changes and capital expense projects.
• Perform portfolio-scale environmental data analysis for energy, GHG emissions, water, waste, and renewable energy to support reporting of progress towards company goals, including GRESB and Gables Annual Corporate Citizenship Report.
• Provide project coordination, technical consulting, and documentation for projects seeking operational certifications such as IREM or Fitwel.
• Coordinate building audits, Energy Star Certifications, and compliance reporting.
• Analyze efficiency measures and current incentive opportunities, including ROI analysis and measurement and verification of post-project results for CapEx projects, including but not limited to energy, water, and waste efficiency projects.
• Perform research and analysis on practices and technologies for the built environment and report findings.
• Participate in developing and implementing new initiatives, projects, and programs.
• Monitor electric vehicle charging equipment performance, update rate schedules as needed, and provide general support and coordination of Gables EV charging program, including analysis of CapEx investments and other business models supporting Gables EV infrastructure.
• Coordinate and implement special projects.
• Participate in the evaluation of new reporting tools such as Power BI.

Desired Qualifications:

• 1-2 years relevant experience in business, sustainability analysis, utility billing analysis, trend data, experience benchmarking working with energy and water performance metrics such as energy use intensity (EUI) and water use intensity (WUI)
• Experience defining requirements and using data and metrics to draw business insights

• Bachelor’s degree in energy management, engineering, environmental science, or related field
• Excellent research and analytical skills
• Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Professional demeanor with excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills
• Strong work ethic and commitment to contributing to a collaborative team environment
• Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
• Initiative-taking, detail-oriented, exhibits initiative, resourceful
• Familiarity with utility rebate programs
• Software: MS Excel (advanced), Power BI, ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager – a plus

PROJECTS/ INITIATIVES

TIME ALLOCATION

Utility analytics and reporting (includes GRESB and CCR)

50%

Project coordination and support

30%

Certifications and ratings

10%

Research, meetings, and other

10%

An Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D/V.

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