Sustainability Manager (IFM)

About the Role:

The purpose of the role is to lead the FM related decarbonization & sustainability program for a global client operating in the Financial sector. Blending client facing strategic engagement and policy development with specific related programs of work, the Director of Sustainability will be responsible for leading the client's IFM-based net zero transition.


Operating as a senior leader, the Manager of Sustainability will update on Energy, Sustainability and Decarbonization workstream progress towards targets, risk and opportunity registers, and be a facilitator of knowledge alignment between CBRE and client leadership teams.

This is an office based role and the expectation is that the individual will be present in the client's Dallas office 5 days a week.

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Director of Sustainability to join a team embedded within a strong Financial client. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the embedded sustainability team and their associated programs of work.

What You'll Do:

• Develop and implement sustainability strategies to meet client objectives and minimize environmental impact
• Apply knowledge of sustainability best practices to integrate with global platforms and achieve team objectives
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues within existing systems and processes
• Lead the team in enhancing the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of sustainability initiatives
• Communicate and exchange complex information, set performance expectations, and manage sensitive issues
• Influence stakeholders with shared interests to reach consensus and drive sustainability goals
• Collaborate with facility managers to provide expert sustainability advice and support
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of sustainability programs, identifying opportunities for improvement
• Develop and present sustainability status and variance reports to clients

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience in sustainability or a related field
• Experience in coordinating and supervising team activities, with a focus on achieving departmental objectives
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify and resolve moderately complex issues
• Ability to communicate complex information effectively and manage sensitive situations
• Proven ability to influence and build consensus among stakeholders with shared interests In-depth knowledge of sustainability best practices and industry standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong organizational skills and an inquisitive mindset to drive continuous improvement in sustainability initiatives

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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CBRE GWS


CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.

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