Senior Associate, Innovation, ESG

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for operating partners and property teams on ESG and certification-related initiatives
• Manage end-to-end project execution for building certifications (e.g., Fitwel™ and other frameworks)
• Coordinate data collection, documentation, and submission processes across multiple stakeholders
• Track progress against portfolio-level ESG goals and regulatory or fund-level commitments
• Support ESG data management (e.g. benchmarking, utility tracking, and performance analysis)
• Help build scalable processes, tools and best practices to standardize execution across assets
• Contribute to client-facing materials, reporting, and strategic ESG initiatives

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in real estate, sustainability consulting, or related field
• Familiarity with green building certifications or ESG frameworks (Fitwel Ambassador, LEED AP, WELL AP or other building certification credentials preferred)
• Experience working with ESG or building performance data, including tracking progress and supporting reporting requirements
• Strong project management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple workstreams
• Excellent communication skills, with an ability to engage effectively with external partners
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and data-driven decision-making
• Interest in building and scaling a client-facing business line within a leading investment platform