Manager, ESG Program

Overview

Coordinate ESG initiatives, data, certifications, and reporting for real estate assets.

Key Responsibilities

• esg assessments
• data management
• energy star
• gresb submission
• survey collection
• reporting

Tasks

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. -Help conduct ESG assessments -Respond to due diligence questionnaires and requests for information from investors, including complex data calculations -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 -Manage, coordinate, and monitor implementation and progress of ESG-related initiatives involving the Property Management and Development teams -Assist with our firmwide UN PRI and annual data collection efforts for ESG reporting, speaking engagements and award applications -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 -Steward cross-department collaboration between Head of ESG, ESG Committee, and internal departments; including coordination and running of certain ESG-related meetings -Assist in the implementation of ESG policies, track ongoing progress, and support related educational webinars and presentations -Coordinate accounts payable between vendors and property management -Support corporate ESG programs with tracking ESG data, reporting sustainability and ESG data, implementing employee and tenant engagement programs, and conducting ESG-related training -Annual ESG Report coordination -Coordinate with internal operations teams to implement ESG initiatives at the corporate level -Manage the real estate GRESB submission process -Collaborate with CIM’s diversity and inclusion team and social impact team to collect data and align associated initiatives with ESG -Serve as the internal liaison between the ESG team and the Property Management and Development teams, in connection with ESG-related initiatives

Requirements

• 3 years
• bachelor's
• project management
• leed
• energy star
• gresb

What You Bring

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

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Benefits

Ongoing professional development programs Comprehensive paid time off, including: vacation days, 10 designated holidays, sick time, and bereavement leave Up to 16 weeks of Paid Parental Leave 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. A variety of Medical, dental, and vision benefit plans Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution Wellness program, including monthly and quarterly prizes Up to 16 hours of volunteer time off 401(k) savings plan, with company match *Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on CIM Group. Please inform our Talent team if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. Company paid life and disability insurance

About Cim Group

-With over $29 billion in assets under management, it has led more than $60 billion in real estate and infrastructure projects across the Americas and Europe. -Its vertically integrated model combines acquisition, development, financing, leasing, property management and disposition under one roof. -Typical projects span commercial properties, data centers, solar farms, student housing, mixed‑use developments and logistics facilities. -Sector expertise includes real estate equity strategies, infrastructure optimization and credit platforms providing financing solutions. -Notable projects include the Aquamarine Solar Park, Hollywood & Highland redevelopment, 432 Park Avenue site acquisition and numerous data‑center portfolios. -Its in‑house teams source value‑add opportunities, revitalizing urban assets and converting underutilized land into high‑impact community uses.

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