Essential Job Functions

• Support ESG data collection and benchmarking efforts for client properties, including:
  • New client portfolio and acquisition onboarding
  • Analyzing client ESG data and utility data
  • Benchmarking in ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager®.

• Work with Data Services Team and property manages to collect and provide documentation needed for annual assurance data processes.

 

• Identify client properties for case studies. Contact property teams to gather information and prepare content for the case study.

 

• Support client participation in industry reporting initiatives, such as GRESB, UN PRI, GRI, and TCFD.

 

• Support the development of client Annual Sustainability/ESG/CSR reports, under the direction of management.

 

• Support the identification of client properties subject to benchmarking and/or building energy performance standards. Support property teams to ensure compliance with benchmarking mandates.

 

• Support client recognition opportunities, such as ENERGY STAR certification, ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year, Green Building Certification Analysis, IREM CSP certifications. Track certifications in the database.

 

• Provide support to the ESG Program Manager on client and program management by contributing to accurate, on-time and on-budget high-quality deliverables

 

• Conduct research and investigation into industry trends, best practices, and ESG topics, as directed.

 
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrate a growth mindset by living and breathing our culture of continuous learning, growing, and improving.

 

• Possess analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Demonstrate strong attention to detail in your work and the work you review.

 

• Demonstrate sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information.

 

• Ability to be flexible and adapt to a changing landscape and client needs, handle multiple time-sensitive priorities, excel in a fast-paced environment, and ability to pivot and adjust priorities and approaches.

 

• Ability to exercise judgement and self-prioritize assignments daily. Ability to proactively identify and communicate issues to the appropriate Manager, including how to address competing priorities.

 

• Strong interpersonal skills including courtesy, professionalism, and a cooperative attitude. Ability to effectively handle challenging interpersonal situations, including co-worker and client relationships.

 

• Strong written communication skills with a propensity to write in a clear, concise manner to convey points effectively, creatively, and with the appropriate tone and professionalism.

 

• Strong verbal communication skills, including public speaking, to effectively interact with and build confidence among internal and external contacts.

 

• High degree of initiative, proactiveness, drive, enthusiasm, energy, and follow through.

 

• Some knowledge of energy, sustainability, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices and programs.

 

• Advanced knowledge with online collaboration and file sharing tools, such as SharePoint and Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Experience

• 2 – 4 years of work experience in professional services and/or a consulting environment

• Experience supporting sustainability, ESG, energy and/or decarbonization programs

• Experience in commercial real estate assets, in one or more of the following sectors is a plus: office, multifamily, retail, warehouse, senior care, medical office, and/or hospitality.

• Experience with ESG data collection and benchmarking with ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager is a plus, but not required.