Sustainability Consultant

Conservice; Logan, Chicago (UT, IL); Híbrido; USD 95 000 - 150 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Resumo da oferta

Conservice is seeking a Sustainability Consultant to lead complex client portfolios, shape strategic sustainability initiatives, and contribute to evolving service offerings within our Sustainability Solutions team.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in sustainability consulting for real estate, deep knowledge of frameworks such as GRESB, CDP, GRI and TCFD, and a proven track record in project leadership and client relationships.

Qualificações

• Minimum 5 years of professional sustainability consulting experience in real estate.
• Experience leading client projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Own and manage high-value client accounts with project planning and delivery oversight.
• Lead delivery of sustainability analyses, reporting, and framework alignments (GRESB, CDP, GRI, TCFD).
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to thought leadership and marketing efforts.

Conhecimentos

Sustainability consulting

Project leadership

Client relationship mgmt

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies / related field

Master's degree preferred

Ferramentas

Excel/Sheets

Salesforce

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Conservice is seeking a highly skilled Sustainability Consultant to join our Sustainability Solutions team. This role offers the opportunity to lead complex and high-impact client portfolios, shape strategic sustainability initiatives, and contribute to the evolution of our service offerings. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert in at least one area of sustainability performance for the real estate sector, with demonstrated experience in consulting, project leadership and client relationship management.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage high-value client accounts, including project planning and management, progress tracking, delivery oversight, and stakeholder communication.
• Lead the delivery of GRESB submissions, sustainability materiality assessments, framework alignments (e.g. TCFD, GRI), target setting, client policy development, greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories, CDP reporting and data analysis projects.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in at least one area of sustainability (e.g. embodied carbon, GHG inventories, building efficiencies, water footprint analysis), providing advanced guidance to clients and internal teams.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to expand client contracts through service expansion, renewals and multi-year agreements.
• Collaborate with data analysts, service delivery personnel and internal teams to ensure consistency and quality in deliverables for cross-functional clients.
• Oversee and resolve escalated client situations, ensuring proactive communication and issue prevention strategies.
• Develop and refine sustainability service offerings based on emerging frameworks and client needs.
• Continuously enhance internal processes and documentation, including through internal working groups, to align with evolving sustainability frameworks and reporting standards.
• Deliver internal trainings and mentorship to consultants and analysts, fostering team growth and knowledge sharing.
• Actively participate in blog writing, webinars, marketing initiatives and thought leadership efforts that promote Conservice’s sustainability expertise.
• Pursue advanced sustainability certifications or accreditations such as GRESB AP, GRI Certified Sustainability Professional or Certified Climate Change Professional to expand professional expertise and strengthen Conservice’s market position.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Sustainability, Environmental Engineering or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in sustainability consulting, ESG reporting or corporate sustainability strategy within the real estate industry.
• Strong understanding of sustainability frameworks such as GRESB, CDP, GRI, SASB and TCFD.
• Proven ability to lead client projects and manage complex portfolios with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring team members and providing training on sustainability concepts and tools.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Sheets, experience analyzing sustainability performance data, and familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM platforms is preferred.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information for diverse audiences.

Employment Type

• This position can be 100% remote or hybrid (Logan, UT, or Chicago), depending on applicant preference.
• Travel to internal trainings and client meetings as needed, likely 1-5 times per year.
• This position is not eligible for H1B or other work visa sponsorships.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Professional development and continued education support.

About Conservice

Conservice has been transforming the utility and sustainability management industry for over two decades, serving more than 4.5 million locations across multifamily, commercial and institutional properties. Our Sustainability Solutions team helps clients develop and implement sustainability strategies that drive value, accelerate responsible growth and mitigate enterprise risk through data-driven insight and hands-on expertise.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Sustainability, Environmental Engineering or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in sustainability consulting, ESG reporting or corporate sustainability strategy within the real estate industry.
• Strong understanding of sustainability frameworks such as GRESB, CDP, GRI, SASB and TCFD.
• Proven ability to lead client projects and manage complex portfolios with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring team members and providing training on sustainability concepts and tools.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Sheets, experience analyzing sustainability performance data, and familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM platforms is preferred.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information for diverse audiences.

Employment Type

• This position can be 100% remote or hybrid (Logan, UT, or Chicago), depending on applicant preference.
• Travel to internal trainings and client meetings as needed, likely 1-5 times per year.
• This position is not eligible for H1B or other work visa sponsorships.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Professional development and continued education support.

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