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Description

Who We Are

Core Spaces (Core) is more than a real estate company, it’s a people company. Where building relationships is just as important as building properties. From researchers and architects to designers and operators, Core is made up of risk takers and dreamers who are on a mission to invent the future of living. Our six cultural values guide us every day and we strive to live them in everything we do:  PUSH (Invent Better Places to Live), GRIT (We Got This), LIFT (Help Each Other Win), SHINE (Bring Your Full Self), UPHOLD (Never Break Trust), GROW (Always Get Better). Everything Core does stems from this culture of collaboration and innovation, and the drive to constantly improve the resident experience. This unique approach has led to creating spaces and services that are redefining the way people live.

What We Do

Founded in 2010, Core is a vertically integrated company focused on acquiring, developing, managing, and lending across the student housing and build-to-rent (“BTR”) sectors. Its residential communities feature world-class amenities, progressive design, and hospitality-driven client service. In its award-winning student portfolio, Core currently owns and/or manages over 45,600 beds* – and has a pipeline of over 45,000 beds* in various stages of development. Core's BTR division currently has over 3,000 homes under development and in its pipeline in high-growth metros across the country. For more information, visit www.corespaces.com.

*Portfolio and pipeline numbers as of November 2024

Benefits That Matter

• A culture that provides you with a sense of belonging
• Hybrid or remote work options may vary by role to support work-life balance
• Competitive pay that values your contributions
• Incentives designed to reward your achievements
• Paid unlimited PTO to disconnect or celebrate life milestones
• Paid 15 holidays, including your birthday, to disconnect and celebrate
• Paid Parental Leave that begins after 90 days
• Paid volunteer time off to give back to your community
• Monthly workshop weeks; fewer meetings & more collaboration
• Robust health plan options that begin within at least 30 days of your employment
• Monthly phone reimbursement
• Wellness allowance and perks, including a yearly subscription to a meditation app
• An environment that provides you a voice to share your perspectives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for access to confidential support services      
• Company retirement options including 401(k) + matching & Roth account option

Position Overview

The Sustainability Manager will be responsible for the successful development and delivery of all activities related to achieving environmental and sustainability objectives for all construction projects at Core Spaces. Projects will be focused on new development as well as building upgrades, energy and sustainability projects, advisory and custom sustainability toolkit/playbook development. The purpose of this position is to lead, direct, and carry out strategic and tactical implementation of energy and sustainability initiatives. You will be on the front line transforming the relationship between the built and natural environments.

What You Will Do

Coordinate Core’s energy programs 

• New developments
  • Assist and coordinate with the entitlement and pre-construction teams in contracting energy scopes from consultants, engineers, and architects (note – ties into future certification role)
  • Facilitate energy modeling exercises including data review in relation to design, specs, and MEP systems balancing first cost (construction) against energy expenses, operations and maintenance (O&M) costs, and replacement costs.  
  • Review Design Development and Construction Documents to ensure compliance with project sustainability strategy
  • Help prioritize sustainability recommendations, assist with pricing options and selection of efficiency measures, including tracking of government and utility incentives.  Update Core’s Outline Specifications annually to ensure efficient building design. 

•  Acquisitions
  • Assist with the property condition report review to identify areas of opportunity for energy and water improvement.  
  • Assist asset managers and the facilities team to implement priority energy efficiency efforts

•  Data
  • Work with the analytics team to gather, organize, and report utility data including electricity, gas, water, and waste using third-party services and software (currently Conservice)
  • Track energy efficiency results at the asset and portfolio level.  Use resources like Energy Star to understand performance in relation to similar buildings.
  • Work with facilities team to identify anomalies in data to find issues and/or uncover further efficiency opportunities. 
  • Manage Global Real Estate Benchmark (GRESB) assessment
  • Manage Core’s CRREM pathways effort and create the framework for net zero assets in the near future 
  • Standards – Set an energy efficient set of standards and specs to be integrated into the company standards
• Manage third party certifications
  • Manage building performance certifications – LEED, NGBS, Green Globes, and tenant experience certification – Fitwel
  • Oversee BREEAM Certification including the desktop and site energy audits and help coordinate pricing for any energy and water efficiency capex projects.  
  • Assist the development manager in coordinating the documentation to third-party consultants
  • Assist in obtaining supplementary information needed for certification including pictures, measurements, and product details.
  • Track and report certification results
• Other
  • Occasional travel may be necessary as needed
  • Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned by management
  • Must be able to complete all physical requirements of this role with or without a reasonable accommodation

Ideally, you'll have

• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience (related to commercial real estate, sustainability, consulting, or similar) or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience relating to mechanical and electrical systems
• Knowledge of design, construction, commissioning, MEP in new buildings, retrofits, and construction of tenant spaces
• Technical expertise and understanding of all mechanical and electrical systems that support the broad array of project types and how they interrelate with each other
• Working knowledge of global/industry ESG trends and their application in commercial/residential real estate
   

You'll crush it if you have experience with

• Experience working on or managing LEED AP projects preferred
• 5 years’ experience in Real Estate Sustainability, Corporate Environmental Management, or energy efficiency
• Highly organized with strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Strong diplomacy skills with a proven record of working collaboratively and cross-functionally to deliver sustainability results

Organizational Structure

Reports to: Chief Sustainability Officer

Direct Reports: N/A

Disclaimer: Please note that job responsibilities, reporting lines, and duties outlined in this job description are subject to change to meet the evolving needs of the organization.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Core Spaces celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment, which creates a sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate and believe every individual should be proud of who they are and the community they represent.

Base Salary: $100,000 - $125,000 annually. Final salary within this range will depend on experience, skills, qualifications, and location.
Additional Compensation: Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses, typically ranging between 10-15% of base salary annually, depending on individual and organizational performance.