Green Building Certification Project Manager - RE Tech Advisors

The ideal Project Manager not only understands the high quality of the work provided by RE Tech Advisors to its clients but also has a passion for sustainability in the commercial real estate industry. This detail-oriented and analytical individual assists the Director of Green Building Certifications with green building certification consulting relating to vendor correspondence, policy writing, data analysis, and building system performance calculations. With excellent written and verbal communication skills, this project manager is in direct communication with property teams, vendors and internal team members.

This organized person is able to remain flexible with changing priorities and is able to multitask efficiently. The ideal candidate is a true team player who supports the Director and works with Project Associates to complete tasks. This Project Manager is a self-starter and takes the initiative to complete tasks on his/her own with the help and guidance from the Director. This person understands the importance of meeting deadlines and being respectful, honest, organized, detail-oriented, and driven to provide quality work.
 
This position is based out of our Dallas, TX office; however, we will consider qualified remote candidates. RE Tech supports a hybrid work model with flexible work schedules that include a mix of in office and work from home. 
 

Essential Job Functions: 

• Hold regular calls to guide property teams through the Green Building Certification (GBC) process

• Create budgets and proposals to pursue GBCs

• Prepare Gap Analyses for LEED project as well as other Green Building Certification projects

• Work with property vendors and suppliers to verify compliance with green building certification standards

• Ensure each project stays within a set budget

• Communicate directly with property teams

• Benchmark and optimize properties using ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager

• Review utility bills and input data into Portfolio Manager

• Analyze transportation/occupant survey results

• Update/create policies to meet green building certification standards

• Measure square footages in building site plans and drawings using PDF editor software

• Complete documentation related to green building certifications such as LEED and other Green Building Certification projects.

• Collaborate with team members on cross functional projects

Essential Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:

• Passion for sustainability and green buildings

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or other related field

• Minimum 3 years of experience in similar field

• Green Building Accreditations including LEED AP

• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Proven track record of managing projects independently

• Detail oriented and analytically inclined

• Strong organizational and leadership skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Ability to handle multiple projects, change priorities, and keep up with a continually heavy workload

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Health and Welfare
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription drug
• Employee assistance program
• Maternity and parental leave

• Paid vacation
• Company-paid holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Jury duty
• Volunteer time off
• Flexible/hybrid work schedule
• Annual professional development fund 
• Voting leave

• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Company-paid long-term and short-term disability insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Life insurance
• One-time home office bonus