Sustainability Programs Associate - RE Tech Advisors

Legence is hiring a Sustainability Programs Associate for RE Tech Advisors to support sustainability initiatives in commercial real estate. The role involves ESG data collection, client onboarding, and reporting, while working with property teams to implement decarbonization strategies. Candidates should have 2-4 years of experience in consulting or professional services, particularly in sustainability and commercial real estate.
About the position

RE Tech Advisors is seeking a highly motivated Sustainability Programs Associate to support our commercial real estate client sustainability and Sustainability Programs. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing consulting and advisory firm to accelerate that transition to a low-carbon future. This position works within our Sustainability Programs Team, contributing to the development and implementation of our client Sustainability Programs that drive improved financial and environmental building performance. This position works with our client managers and support team to design and implement effective ESG and decarbonization strategies, while also supporting ESG data collection and tracking and contribute to client ESG reporting initiatives.

Responsibilities
• Support ESG data collection and benchmarking efforts.
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• Onboard new properties and property teams to the client Sustainability Program.
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• Review updated client property lists for new acquisitions and work with the data services team to ensure properties are successfully onboarded into the client ESG Program.
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• Collect, maintain, and analyze client ESG data, including building utility data (energy, water, waste), to ensure data accuracy and ongoing monitoring and analysis of performance.
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• Communicate with property teams to provide insights in the ESG data collection efforts and explain any variances in the data.
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• Lead the coordination with third party providers and utility companies to support establishment of automated benchmarking.
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• Oversee client and property team ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager accounts to ensure they are correct, updated, and optimized.
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• Support the annual ESG survey process distributed to client property teams.
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• Work with Data Services Team and property managers to collect and provide documentation needed for annual assurance data processes.
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• Independently identify client properties for case studies.
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• Support client participation in industry reporting initiatives, such as GRESB, UN PRI, GRI, and TCFD.
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• Support the development of client Annual Sustainability/ESG/CSR reports.
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• Support the identification of client properties subject to benchmarking and/or building energy performance standards.
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• Support client recognition opportunities, such as ENERGY STAR certification, ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year, Green Building Certification Analysis, IREM CSP certifications.
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• Provide support to the ESG Program Manager on client and program management.
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• Monitor the client email inbox, responding to property manager questions and concerns.
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• Take notes on internal and external client team calls to provide key takeaways and action items to the client manager.
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• Assist the ESG Programs Manager in the generation of presentation decks.
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• Conduct research and investigation into industry trends, best practices, and ESG topics, as directed.
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• Properly and accurately track all of your time worked and expenses in BigTime.

Requirements
• 2 - 4 years of work experience in professional services and/or a consulting environment.
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• Experience supporting sustainability, ESG, energy and/or decarbonization programs.
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• 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.
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• Experience with ESG data collection and benchmarking with ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager.

Nice-to-haves
• Some knowledge of energy, sustainability, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices and programs.
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• Knowledge about RE Tech's service and product offerings.

Benefits
• Health and Welfare: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription drug, Employee assistance program, Maternity and parental leave.
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• Personal Benefits: Paid vacation, Company-paid holidays, Volunteer time off, Flexible/hybrid work schedule, Annual professional development fund, Voting leave.
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• Financial Benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan, Company-paid long-term and short-term disability insurance, AD&D insurance, Life insurance, One-time home office bonus.
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• Office perks: Snacks, coffee and Bevi drink machine, Regular social activities, Free on-site parking, Free on-site gym (Tysons Corner, Virginia office), Dog friendly office (Dallas, Texas office), Metro accessible office (Tysons Corner, Virginia office, Silver Line).