Sustainability Consultant (ESG)

at  Partner Engineering and Science

ABOUT US

PARTNER offers full-service engineering, environmental, and energy consulting, and due diligence services throughout the Americas, Europe, and around the globe. As a leading firm in the Commercial Real Estate (CRE) industry, we have 1200+ employees in more than 40 offices. We want to be the best home for talented professionals in our field! We know that if we hire the best and the brightest, the clients will come, and we will continue to build our company. Our internally focused mission has led to Partner being recognized on ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms List, Inc. 5000’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America, and Zweig’s Best Firms to Work For. Our entrepreneurial environment is one where each person can have an impact. Check out this role and join our team of talented people!
Learn more about Partner at www.partneresi.com.

SUMMARY

Partner is hiring Sustainability Consultants to work as technical resources as part of our energy consulting team. The successful candidates will manage all aspects of project work related to Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) checklists and reporting, decarbonization consulting, utility benchmarking, climate hazard reporting and property resilience studies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
• Knowledge and understanding of industry ESG standards such as GRI, TCFD, and SASB
• Prior experience with utility benchmarking and reporting
• 2+ years of client and project management experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years of experience in ESG for commercial real estate applications
• 2+ years of experience with top ESG reporting frameworks such as CDP, GRESB, and UNPRI
• Experience developing and implementing ESG initiatives and climate resiliency strategies

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must be able to read, write, speak & comprehend English
• Excellent math and problem solving skills
• Ability to adjust work schedule to meet deadlines
• Self-directed, organized, and able to work with minimum supervision
• Passion for ESG, sustainability and energy efficiency

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screen
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs
• Ability to work outdoors and in unconditioned rooms on occasion
• Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time both in and out of state
• Position requires frequent bending, reaching, standing, walking, sitting, pushing, and pulling exerted regularly throughout the work shift.

• Consult with clients to assist them with the development and execution of their ESG initiatives
• Provide ESG services such as benchmarking checklists, decarbonization pathways, and/or property resilience studies that meet our clients’ ESG goals
• Oversee ESG and benchmarking data collection efforts, field visits, and report writing
• Perform benchmarking analyses, complete ESG checklists, identify decarbonization pathways, and report on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
• Manage a portfolio of ESG and benchmarking projects, delivering them on time, on budget, and with technical proficiency
• Effectively communicate with clients to ensure client expectations are met
• Plan project activities, update project forecasts, and maintain accurate records of project milestones
• Communicate project deadlines and budgets and provide task training, oversight, and QC
• Manage external subcontractors
• Assist with project invoicing, forecasting, and other project management tasks
• Attend/lead internal and external meetings
• Identify and communicate project staffing needs and other project issues to technical director
• Maintain target utilization rate
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Promote teamwork and champion company mission and values