ESG Manager

About Conservice: Conservice has been changing the utility management game for over years, working hard to serve more than 4.5 million locations including multifamily communities, commercial properties, single-family homes, student housing, and more. In 2021, we added ESG services to our toolbelt and are proud to offer the most intelligent, comprehensive, and intuitive platform for ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) management. We can now help our clients develop and implement ESG initiatives that attract and retain capital, accelerate sustainable, responsible growth, and mitigate enterprise risk in addition to utility management. Join our team by starting your application today! Our hiring process is simple: we look for and hire the best. Don't worry, we will be in contact soon! If this position doesn't tickle your fancy, see our career website for more jobs at different pay ranges and skill sets. ESG Sustainability Squad Manager The Sustainability Squad Manager is responsible for leading a team that drives our compliance and benchmarking efforts for Commercial Real Estate clients. This team ensures the accuracy and integrity of benchmarking data across Energy Star Portfolio Manager (ESPM) profiles-maintaining data quality, requesting and QCing aggregate data, and entering verified information to support client reporting to relevant jurisdictions and ordinances. The role plays a key part in helping clients maintain clear oversight of their sustainability performance and Energy Star ratings.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of 3 partner team leaders, 3-5 data quality team members
• Manage compliance and benchmarking activities, ensuring data accuracy within ESPM profiles and timely reporting to meet jurisdictional requirements.
• Provide direction and coaching to team members to uphold standards of data integrity and operational excellence.
• Serve as a client-facing point of contact for related situations, fostering relationships with key stakeholders and ensuring alignment with client sustainability goals.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify process improvements, training needs, and system enhancements that strengthen data governance and reporting accuracy.
• Monitor progress toward key compliance milestones, proactively mitigating risks or delays that could impact ordinance reporting.
• Partner with Directors and senior leadership on department-wide initiatives related to benchmarking, Energy Star certification, and Sustainability data management.
• Support the development of scalable best practices, SOPs, and tools that streamline compliance workflows and improve transparency.
• Coach and mentor team members through professional growth and performance development plans.

Employment Type:

• Full-time, exempt (salaried) position
• This position can be 100% remote, in-office, or hybrid, depending on the applicant's preference.
• Travel is required for quarterly meetings in Chicago and as needed (client request)
• This position is not eligible for H1B or other work visa sponsorships

Conservice Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) retirement plan and matching

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Environmental Studies, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, or equivalent) required; advanced degree preferred
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a leadership role managing a team of 4-5 or more individuals
• Demonstrated expertise in project management and the ability to mitigate risk along critical paths
• Working knowledge of benchmarking and ESG frameworks such as Energy Star preferred but not required)
• Strong analytical and communication skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and related software
• Experience using Salesforce.com (preferred, but not required)

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