Manager, ESG Program

Reporting to the Head of Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”), this position is responsible for supporting CIM’s ESG team with the ongoing implementation of the Firm’s ESG strategic goals and targets – specifically in their real estate strategy as well as at the corporate level. The Program Manager will support ESG program needs, including data management, survey collection, reporting, project management and coordination of green building certifications.

• Steward cross-department collaboration between Head of ESG, ESG Committee, and internal departments; including coordination and running of certain ESG-related meetings
• Work closely with our ESG consultant’s engineering team to coordinate data collection from assets in support of larger efforts to manage utility data for our investment portfolios
• Coordinate accounts payable between vendors and property management
• Respond to due diligence questionnaires and requests for information from investors, including complex data calculations
• Help conduct ESG assessments
• Assist in the implementation of ESG policies, track ongoing progress, and support related educational webinars and presentations
• Manage the real estate GRESB submission process
• Coordinate with internal operations teams to implement ESG initiatives at the corporate level
• Manage, coordinate, and monitor implementation and progress of ESG-related initiatives involving the Property Management and Development teams
• Collaborate with CIM’s diversity and inclusion team and social impact team to collect data and align associated initiatives with ESG
• Annual ESG Report coordination
• Support corporate ESG programs with tracking ESG data, reporting sustainability and ESG data, implementing employee and tenant engagement programs, and conducting ESG-related training
• Assist with our firmwide UN PRI and annual data collection efforts for ESG reporting, speaking engagements and award applications
• Provide data management support in our Energy Star Portfolio Manager platform and assist with data collection requests, surveys, green building certifications and sustainability audits, including energy, water, waste, carbon emissions and indoor air quality assessments
• Serve as the internal liaison between the ESG team and the Property Management and Development teams, in connection with ESG-related initiatives

• Experience with project management of ESG-related certification projects, such as LEED, WELL, Fitwel, or BREEAM
• Minimum of 3 years related professional experience required. Experience in an ESG or sustainability role within the real estate investment management industry strongly preferred
• Experience with ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager and top ESG Reporting Frameworks including GRESB and UN PRI
• GRESB experience preferred
• Familiarity with building systems and local/state benchmarking regulations, Green Building Certifications, including LEED, ENERGY STAR, and Fitwel, and key ESG standards
• Bachelor’s Degree required

Ongoing professional development programs

401(k) savings plan, with company match

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Wellness program, including monthly and quarterly prizes

Up to 16 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

Up to 16 hours of volunteer time off

A variety of Medical, dental, and vision benefit plans

Comprehensive paid time off, including: vacation days, 10 designated holidays, sick time, and bereavement leave

Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution

Actual base salary considers several factors including but not limited to geography, job-related knowledge, experience, and budget. The start of the salary range is typically associated with the minimum experience required. ​ At CIM, base pay is one part of the total compensation package. This role is eligible for bonus pay in addition to base salary. The anticipated base salary range for the position in Los Angeles, CA is $120,000 - $140,000.

Company paid life and disability insurance