Sustainability Director, Americas

4 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Cushman Wakefield Multifamily Full time

Job Title: Managing Director, Sustainability & ESG Advisory

Cushman & Wakefieldâs Sustainability & ESG team is seeking an experienced Managing Director to support the development and implementation of sustainability and ESG advisory solutions for our investor and occupier clients in the Americas.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead a team of sustainability professionals focused on delivering sustainability consulting services at the asset or portfolio level across our service lines.
  • Provide overall vision, strategy, and leadership to the Sustainability & ESG Advisory team by translating our global and regional sustainability strategies into functional plans and guiding their execution.
  • Oversee Sustainability & ESG Advisory P&L, including accountability for revenue targets, business development, and client satisfaction.
  • Develop go-to-market strategy to drive revenue growth for the team, including building new sustainability solutions for our real estate clients.
  • Communicate Sustainability & ESG advisory value propositions to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Actively lead proposals in collaboration with global and regional sustainability leaders.
  • Manage suite of sustainability consulting solutions in collaboration with counterparts in EMEA and APAC.
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ensure high level of execution and client satisfaction for all services performed and that the team meets or exceeds targets.

Requirements:

  • Bachelorâs degree in subjects such as sustainability management, science, engineering, business, or equivalent through experience.
  • At least 15 years of relevant experience in engineering and technical services in commercial real estate, corporate sustainability, consulting, or similar.
  • At least 8 years of experience managing people and teams.
  • Ability to inspire, motivate, and guide team members towards achieving their goals.
  • Proven experience in leading diverse teams, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Strong decision-making skills with the ability to take responsibility for team outcomes.
  • Strong balance of strategic and technical skills.
  • Exceptional and proven analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities effectively and meeting deadlines on schedule.
  • Passion for serving clients and delivering a positive client experience.
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including experience making presentations to clients and their stakeholders.
  • Strong consultative selling skills and ability to act as a trusted client advisor.
  • Broad understanding of sustainability and ESG advisory within the real estate sector with expertise in the following:
    • GHG accounting
    • Benchmarking
    • Materiality assessment
    • Goal setting (SBTs, net zero, etc.)
    • Sustainability strategies and programs
    • Decarbonization roadmaps and pathways
    • Climate risk assessments
    • Green lease strategies and programs
    • Sustainability and ESG reporting (GRI, SASB, TCFD, GRESB, CDP, etc.)

Benefits:

Cushman & Wakefield provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmativeâ‹ Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

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