Director of Sustainability

Company: U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
Location: Star
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Director of Sustainability to help manage the greening of an international and diversified portfolio of existing buildings including office, retail, multifamily and industrial properties in the US, UK and Brazil. In this role, you will be assisting Verdani Partners in managing the sustainability programs for the portfolio as an in-house owner's rep. As a Director of Sustainability, you will help manage the sustainability team and work closely with the property management teams with the following tasks: corporate sustainability programs, solar installation projects, green leases, sustainable acquisitions criteria, ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, and the LEED certification and re-certification process. You will also be conducting LEED assessments, implement policies, track ongoing progress, and conduct educational webinars and presentations. You will be working with a team of sustainability experts as well as entry-level staff who will be supporting you through the process. You must have superior management, teaching, communication, writing, and presentation skills. You will also support the sustainability team with GRESB, GRI, CDP and annual sustainability reports, speaking engagements and a variety of award applications. QUALIFICATIONS Required:

• Corporate Sustainability Reporting Experience
• Project Management Experience
• LEED AP EB-O+M
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred:
  • Master's Degree
  • Architecture or Engineering Degree Preferred
  • Additional Licenses: Certified Energy Manager (CEM) SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
    • Team Player
    • 5+ years of experience in Corporate Sustainability
    • Corporate Sustainability Reporting Experience (GRESB, CDP, GRI, UNPRI etc.)
    • Strong knowledge of ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager for large portfolios
    • Ability to adapt to ever-changing business environment and grow into new roles
    • Experience with LEED requirements, documentation, and managing LEED EBOM projects from analysis through certification
    • Working knowledge of LEED Online and the technical requirements of each LEED EBOM credit
    • Experience with Solar Projects
    • Ability to multi-task
    • Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as graphic communication skills
    • Ability to adapt to meet the needs of clients and the company
    • Experience managing relationships and setting expectations with building owners, property managers, and project teams
    • Good customer service and people skills
    • Experience with general office software applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) ABOUT VERDANI PARTNERS Verdani is a full-service sustainability consulting firm. 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 support 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 rock 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. Being part of the Verdani team is like being part of something bigger - we are a group of 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 offer telecommuting options for senior positions and a great location five minutes from the beach along the Coaster line in Carlsbad. We also welcome diversity across all fronts, specifically for team members who can expand the company into BRIC markets of Brazil, China and India. We are laid back but very talented, professional and most of all, we like to make our work fun! ADDITIONAL DETAILS Verdani is an equal opportunity employer. Applicant might be expected to travel 15-20% of the time. The applicant must be authorized to work in the US. **Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we aren't able to give status updates on your application at this time. If you are invited for an interview, you will be contacted directly via email.

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