JOB DETAILS

Title: Director of ESG 

Position Type: Full-Time (40 hours/week, Monday - Friday) 

Reporting Location: Remote or Carlsbad, CA 

Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000/year

Verdani Partners is seeking an experienced Director of ESG whose primary responsibility is to oversee and accelerate progress and performance on the environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals and targets for a large, diversified real estate portfolio comprised of existing buildings across office, retail, multifamily, and industrial properties.

As part of the Verdani Corporate Sustainability team leading the ESG program for a real estate portfolio as an owner’s representative, you will oversee program direction and management of a 3-person team that includes a ESG manager, ESG coordinators, data analyst, energy engineers and communications personnel. The Director of ESG will also guide relationships and collaboration with property and asset managers, third-party consultants, vendors and partner organizations.

The Director of ESG will guide and steward strategy, implementation and management of corporate and asset level ESG strategy, leading ESG reporting and assessments, corporate sustainability policies and programs, engagement with internal and external stakeholders, environmental efficiency initiatives and performance, green leases, sustainable acquisitions, dispositions and development, and green and healthy building certifications.

Your areas of experience shall also include existing buildings and new development, ESG reporting, corporate social responsibility, climate resilience and risk mitigation and adaptation, net zero, decarbonization and renewable energy, building energy and water efficiency, waste management and emissions reduction strategies.

The Director shall also support monitoring and progress of other key governance and social initiatives including ESG and Sustainability Policies and Guidelines, Partnerships, Diversity and Inclusion including Board and Management Diversity and Pay Gap, Human Capital Development, Charitable Giving Programs, Occupant Health and Safety, and Health and Wellbeing.

Depending on the candidate’s experience level the role will also include providing strategic advisory services to a couple of portfolios.

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

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Proficiency with reporting frameworks including GRESB, GRI, and UNPRI
• Understanding a wide landscape of regulatory policy and compliance requirements
• Professional experience with commercial real estate
• 10+ years professional experience in related field
• 5+ years professional experience in Corporate Sustainability Management, Real Estate, Sustainability, or related fields
• Excellent 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 sustainability and ESG teams, 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
• Performance oriented with the ability to adapt to meet the needs of the company
• Excellent customer service and people skills
• Public speaking skills (industry conferences, meetings with internal global teams)
• Experience/familiarity with data management tools such as Measurabl
• Experience with ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager
• Proficiency with MS Office applications, (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) & ability to learn new applications

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree in related field
• Bachelor's Degree with a Major(s) in Environmental Science, Architecture, Engineering, Energy
• Professional credentials and licenses such as LEED AP, CEM, etc.
• Ability to manage, manipulate and analyze utility billing and usage data (energy, water, waste, emissions)
• Experience with key reporting frameworks including TCFD, CDP, SASB and GRI, among others
• Proficiency with green building and building health certification rating systems including LEED, ENERGY STAR, Fitwel, WELL, etc.
• Knowledge of and experience with leading industry partners such as USBGC, ULI Greenprint, GRESB, BOMA, etc.
• Experience/familiarity with Microsoft collaboration tools including Sharepoint and Teams

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.