Director, Sustainability

This position serves as the ESG leader within the company’s property management division, although 90% of its focus will be related to the Environmental component; designing and leading initiatives and activities related to sustainability for a very large portfolio of residential investment properties across the US. The position will report to property management leadership but will collaborate closely with the corporate/enterprise ESG team to ensure activities are aligned. A majority of the activities supervised by this position are outsourced to preferred vendors, including the implementation of the core product: the progressively tiered Sustainability Suite of services. The position will be responsible for promoting adoption of the Sustainability Suite, from initial proposal to finalizing through the order and onboarding processes. The position will be responsible to working closely with preferred vendors to ensure contract scopes are appropriate and compliance is maintained. Four constituencies are served by this position: community residents, property owners, operations team members, and the community. The position requires creativity and an entrepreneurial mindset to create optimal programs that balance the needs of the constituents.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provides strategy and execution support focused on the third-party portfolio for climate impact and sustainability
• Establishes and maintains policies and procedures related to environmental impact and broader ESG
• Provides ongoing data management support at an asset and portfolio level by identifying and partnering with data management providers
• Provides strategy and expertise for pursuing asset level certifications such as ENERGY STAR, IREM CSP, Fitwel, WELL, etc.
• Supports the development and deployment of annual sustainability training to team members supporting third-party assets.
• Proactively leverages the right resources for outreach with regards to client calls, RPM sales trainings and education.
• Oversees and directs multiple projects simultaneously, remaining in constant communication with all stakeholders during the onboarding process while serving as the go to source answers concerning new property onboarding processes.
• Oversees annual survey of property-level sustainability practices data and conducts detailed analyses of the results.
• Maintains a working knowledge of utility billing practices utilized by third-party vendors within the multi-family industry including meters, RUBS, etc.
• Collaborates with preferred vendors to create and update reports measuring new business gained and onboarded, including analyzing and reviewing data to maximize results.
• Oversees the Energy team process for ordering and implementing Sustainability Services.
• Interacts with Clients and Operations teams to educate, sell, and deliver Sustainability services as provided by the third-party vendor.
• Identifies, evaluates, and recommends enhancements to existing and new processes and procedures as needed.
• Stays up to date on trends and innovations related to emerging carbon issues and resiliency.

Other Responsibilities:

• Completes various human resources, financial, administrative, and other reports and analysis, and performs other duties as assigned or as necessary.

Organizational Responsibilities:

• Follows established policies and procedures by monitoring and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and operational processes related to area(s) of responsibility and reporting violations or infractions to appropriate individual(s).
• Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with Company, property, and departmental policies, procedures, and standards by immediately reporting any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, employee/visitor/resident injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to appropriate individual(s).
• Identifies areas for improvement and offers suggestions to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Keeps abreast of current changes in technology, processes, and standards within the industry and area(s) of responsibility by attending internal and external training classes, research and/or subscribing to the internet or other professional publications or utilizing other appropriate method(s) to obtain business and professional information and applies knowledge and practices to area(s) of responsibility.

Working Conditions:

• Incumbents work in an office environment.

Physical Demands:

• Incumbents must be able to view computer screens and other electronic equipment, paper reports, and journals for extended periods of time where visual strain may result.
• Incumbents must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver weights of up to ten (10) pounds independently and twenty-five (25) pounds with assistance.
• Rare or occasional travel may be required to attend business meetings, training programs, or other situations necessary for the accomplishment of some or all of the daily responsibilities of this position.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• LEED strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• 3+ years of ESG experience in real estate and residential housing industry preferred.
• Proven ability to collaborate, build relationships, and influence individuals across all levels within the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and communicate effectively to prepare and explain data to clients and team members.
• Demonstrated record of success directing efforts in providing services related to sustainability and non-financial reporting on environmental, social and governance issues.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including developing and overseeing the successful execution of project plans, budgets, and deliverables.
• Demonstrated experience providing training, developing thought leadership, and sharing leading best practices on sustainability processes and controls.
• Demonstrated proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and database management programs in order to complete required reports.
• Demonstrated mathematical skills necessary to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers, decimals, and fractions, and calculate percentages in order to complete financial records, budgets, and other fiscal reporting information.
• College degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Sustainability or related field required.

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Depending on the position offered, regular full-time and part-time team members may be eligible to participate in a bonus program in addition to their base salary. Once eligible, team members may participate in the 401k plan. Regular, full-time team members are also offered a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits from which to choose.

Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.