Associate Certifications Manager

About the role

Verdani Partners is seeking an Associate Certifications Manager to support and manage green building certification projects across a variety of standards, including LEED O+M and BD+C, IREM CSP, Fitwel, BREEAM, WELL, ActiveScore and ModeScore, BOMA, and others.

Responsibilities

• Manage green building certification projects for the Certifications Department, primarily including LEED O+M and BD+C, IREM CSP, Fitwel, BREEAM, WELL, and BOMA.
• Take ownership of certification projects from kickoff through final awards, including projects that are already in progress.
• Effectively communicate technical requirements through written communication, verbal updates, and in-person or virtual meetings with project teams, clients and prospective clients.
• Communicate with clients by email or on calls about specific tasks/projects, with supervisor support available to step in as needed.
• Contribute to business development by supporting outreach to internal ESG client teams and maintaining client engagement touchpoints.
• Maintain the Certifications Department email inbox and flag priority or time-sensitive communications.
• Aid in other certifications tasks and high-quality deliverables to meet internal and external deadlines.
• Work with vendors and suppliers to request quotes and set up meetings for certification-related services, industry-related software, or products.
• Stay up to date on current ESG industry news and trends to make appropriate recommendations to clients.
• Interface with third-party certification organizations and representatives.
• Perform quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) certification reviews of work performed by other team members.
• Manage strong time management, organization, and follow-through while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Travel to site visits under the direct supervision and guidance of their supervisor, approximately 10% of the time.
• Assist with the development of offering new services, as applicable.
• Aid in technical writing, reviewing and refining policies, feasibility studies, business case studies, and other green building materials.
• Understand overarching goals and upcoming steps in the strategic plan, assign tasks to supporting team members to help achieve those goals.
• Aid in training new hires on Verdani's company culture, department procedures, and certification project management, as needed.
• Aid in educating team members on the latest green building trends and industry news related to green buildings.
• Keep project documentation and files organized on SharePoint, Monday.com and other programs as applicable.
• Support external/internal webinar speaking engagements, as needed.
• Perform other tasks to support the growth of the Certifications Department, as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, urban planning, real estate, architecture, construction, engineering, or other sustainability-related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in the sustainability industry, with at least 2 of those years focused on green building certifications.
• Experience managing LEED v4/v4.1 O+M and/or BD+C projects.
• At least 1-2 of the following green building accreditations (in order of preference): LEED AP O+M, LEED AP BD+C, Fitwel Ambassador, BREEAM AP or Assessor, WELL AP, ActiveScore & ModeScore AP, TRUE Advisor, SITES AP, and other industry-leading green building credentials.
• Experience managing multiple projects at a time, including project documentation, meetings, note-taking, agendas, timelines, deadlines, follow-ups, research, memos, templates, and other relevant project management skills, from project kick-off to final award.
• Experience reviewing technical reports, such as ASHRAE Energy Audits, Indoor Air Quality Testing, ASHRAE 62.1 Ventilation Testing, etc.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret building floor plans, site plans, stacking plans, mechanical schedules and other architectural plans.
• Technical understanding of mechanical systems such as lighting plans, mechanical schedules, systems of operation, material specifications, excel spreadsheets, and others.
• Experience public speaking and/or presenting to clients on projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

Platforms & Software

• Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Sharepoint, OneDrive, etc.)
• ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager
• LEED Online/Arc Skoru
• Monday.com (or other project management software tools)

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

During the execution of job responsibilities, the employee should expect the following conditions and demands associated with the role:

• Remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time at a desk and working on a computer
• Repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Occasional light to moderate lifting, bending, stooping, kneeling, or crouching may be necessary
• Close vision requirements due to computer work
• Adequate hearing for effective communication in-person and/or on the telephone
• Ability to move objects weighting up to 25 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, and/or 5 pounds continuously
• The job is performed indoors in a traditional office setting where moderate noise levels may be present

About Verdani Partners

Verdani Partners is a mission-driven organization dedicated to advancing sustainability in the built environment on a global scale. Our diverse international team of experts is committed to integrating environmental, social and economic values into real estate and corporate sustainability strategies.

Wellness & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, and volunteer time
• Paid parental leave
• Extra vacation days based on tenure
• Floating holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Referral Program
• Bereavement Leave
• Annual allowance for professional certifications, training, memberships and attending professional conferences
• Monthly internet/food stipend
• Annual equipment allowance
• Annual support allowance
• Flexible work arrangements including work from home, flexible working hours, and flexible schedules with supervisor approval
• 401K program with employer contributions

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Verdani is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace free of discrimination and harassment.