Sustainability Project Manager

About The Role

CBRE is seeking a Sustainability Project Manager to support our Project Management team with sustainability and wellness-building. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, comfortable working independently, and demonstrate a successful history of working with decarbonization and net zero projects.

What You’ll Do

• Identify strategies and solutions for clients that improve the performance and sustainability of the built environment and develop project-appropriate sustainability and/or health and wellbeing strategies.
• Develop and propose potential solutions that resolve complex business problems and meet or exceed client expectations, including decarbonization levers to drive net-zero achievement.
• Communicate sustainability requirements and obligations to other team members, both internal and external. Interface directly with clients to report ongoing project status and next steps.
• Lead monthly coordination meetings with contractors to assist them in the completion of – required documentation and achievement of their required credits and optimizations.
• Write reports to communicate decarbonization and net zero achievements and provide recommendations for improved building performance.
• Lead multiple projects independently, under the mentorship of senior teammates; and support senior teammates on complex projects.
• Manage and analyze environmental performance data including energy, water, and waste utility consumption and costs; benchmark performance; and monitor and interpret performance trends.
• Prioritizing time to stay on track with billable activities, within project budgets and time allocations, and project prioritization.
• Participate in monthly invoicing and financial projections for all project-related work.
• Function as a highly productive team member in interdisciplinary groups that include technical and non-technical staff.
• Support identification and coordination of ESG projects and initiatives at property and portfolio levels. Examples include energy and water efficiency technology deployment, implementation of operational standard processes, and strategic outreach/messaging campaigns.

What You’ll Need

• BA/BS in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, or Environmental Science, or a combination of education and experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• 4 years of professional experience leading sustainability and net zero building projects.
• Experience handling data and sustainability project-related activities and life cycle analyses preferred.
• Experience with net zero and decarbonization initiatives and different frameworks (SBTIs, CRREEM, etc.).
• Understanding of the climate change policy, regulatory landscape, and ESG reporting and disclosure landscape
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Why CBRE?

CBRE offers excellent and comprehensive benefits including Health Insurance, 401(K), Dental, Vision, Life insurance, and more!

We lead by example, guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build and the world we live in.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [email protected] or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.

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