Senior Sustainability Consultant – Energy & Reporting

EVORA Global; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

EVORA Global is seeking a Senior Sustainability Consultant to spearhead ESG solutions across complex real estate portfolios. The role requires leading sustainability strategies, managing significant reporting projects, and delivering technical insights to clients. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in sustainability consulting and a solid academic background in relevant fields, alongside exceptional analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in sustainability consulting or management consulting focusing on the built environment.
• Proven experience managing large-scale consulting projects.
• Experience with GHG accounting aligned with the GHG Protocol.

Responsibilities

• Lead developing and implementing sustainability strategies.
• Manage large-scale ESG reporting projects.
• Act as the primary client point of contact for projects.

Skills

Understanding of U.S. regulatory frameworks

Strong analytical capabilities

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Sustainability Consultant, you will lead client-facing workstreams and help deliver ESG solutions across complex real estate portfolios. Core responsibilities include:

• Leading the development and implementation of portfolio-level sustainability strategies tailored to investor priorities and regulatory requirements
• Managing large-scale ESG reporting projects across frameworks such as GRESB, TCFD/IFRS S2, UN PRI, and annual reports
• Overseeing the collection, validation, and analysis of ESG performance data (energy, carbon, water, waste) across property portfolios to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Monitoring portfolio-wide performance using tools such as ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager and ESG platforms; interpreting outputs to inform strategic advice
• Supporting compliance with national and local legislation (e.g., benchmarking ordinances, Building Performance Standards)
• Supporting greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting across scopes 1, 2, and where applicable, scope 3 emissions, in alignment with the GHG Protocol
• Developing and reviewing sustainability strategy implementation processes (e.g., investment, asset and property management tools and tenant-facing materials) to integrate sustainability across the investment lifecycle
• Acting as the primary client point of contact—delivering technical insights, project updates, and sustainability recommendations with confidence and clarity
• Contributing to the refinement of internal best practices and thought leadership on ESG strategy and data monitoring
  
  

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Sustainability Consultant, you will lead client-facing workstreams and help deliver ESG solutions across complex real estate portfolios. Core responsibilities include:

• Leading the development and implementation of portfolio-level sustainability strategies tailored to investor priorities and regulatory requirements
• Managing large-scale ESG reporting projects across frameworks such as GRESB, TCFD/IFRS S2, UN PRI, and annual reports
• Overseeing the collection, validation, and analysis of ESG performance data (energy, carbon, water, waste) across property portfolios to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Monitoring portfolio-wide performance using tools such as ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager and ESG platforms; interpreting outputs to inform strategic advice
• Supporting compliance with national and local legislation (e.g., benchmarking ordinances, Building Performance Standards)
• Supporting greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting across scopes 1, 2, and where applicable, scope 3 emissions, in alignment with the GHG Protocol
• Developing and reviewing sustainability strategy implementation processes (e.g., investment, asset and property management tools and tenant-facing materials) to integrate sustainability across the investment lifecycle
• Acting as the primary client point of contact—delivering technical insights, project updates, and sustainability recommendations with confidence and clarity
• Contributing to the refinement of internal best practices and thought leadership on ESG strategy and data monitoring
  
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

We are seeking a passionate and experienced sustainability professional with the following qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in sustainability consulting, real estate, or management consulting, with a focus on the built environment
• Proven experience managing large-scale consulting projects to deadline and budget
• Strong understanding of U.S. regulatory frameworks and market mechanisms related to energy, carbon, and building performance (e.g., benchmarking ordinances, LEED, ENERGY STAR, local laws)
• Familiarity with ESG reporting frameworks such as GRESB, UN PRI, and annual investor/fund-level reporting
• Experience with GHG accounting, including an understanding of the GHG Protocol and emissions classification across scopes 1, 2, and 3
• Experience with energy procurement, utility contract analysis, and cost-saving initiatives
• Strategic mindset with experience in developing sustainability strategies, policies, and integration tools for real estate investors
• Strong analytical capabilities and the ability to translate complex data into meaningful, actionable insights
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in presenting to senior stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with energy or ESG data platforms is a plus
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., MBA, Sustainability, Real Estate, Environmental Science, Engineering, Energy Management)
• Professional accreditations preferred (e.g., LEED AP, CEM, PMP, WELL AP, or similar)

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