Portfolio Sustainability – Senior Project Manager

Stok•San Francisco, CA

1d•$95,000 - $145,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Stok leads organizations to decarbonize now. We integrate expertise across ESG and sustainability consulting, carbon, energy engineering, commissioning, and project delivery. From the enterprise to asset level, we provide clients with strategy, management, and technical support to translate bold commitments into impact. Our global team delivers on client ambitions across programs and projects worldwide. In our own operations, Stok uses third-party frameworks such as B Corp, the International Living Future Institute (ILFI) Just Label, and the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to guide, verify, and share our progress toward our commitment to a radically better world for all. Stok is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Portfolio Sustainability Strategy Team. We are looking for a team member to support various sustainable buildings portfolio programs, including third-party green and healthy building certifications of new and existing commercial real estate portfolios, as well as bespoke sustainability standards, and broader sustainability strategy and portfolio-level efforts. As a consultant at Stok, you will work with some of the world’s most innovative companies, including those influencing iconic real estate programs and projects for positive impact. We are looking for an experienced consultant to manage various sustainable buildings portfolio programs, including third-party green and healthy building certifications of new and existing commercial real estate portfolios, as well as bespoke sustainability standards, and broader sustainability strategy and portfolio-level efforts. Ideal candidates have a strong background in building science, sustainable design and operational practices, green and healthy building rating systems (LEED BD+C, LEED ID+C, WELL, Fitwel, LBC), and sustainable business and strategy. Together we will deliver high-performance real estate programs in pursuit of Stok’s purpose: to boldly catalyze an environmentally restorative and socially equitable world.

Requirements

Bachelors’ degree in a field related to building science such as sustainability, architecture, engineering, or construction management
5-7+ years of relevant industry experience with sustainability strategy, ESG, carbon, and/or LEED, WELL, Fitwel project work
LEED AP BD+C or ID+C
Ability to read and interpret formal construction documents, inclusive Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Landscape, and Civil plan sets and specifications
Knowledge of Construction Specification Institute (CSI) format
Excellent project management and client relationship management skills
Proficient use of Microsoft Office 365 suite and Google suite
An innate attention to detail
A team player that gets the job done and sees no task as too small
Thrives on building and managing relationships with clients as well as team members
Understands the importance of efficiency and know how to work smart, not just hard
A passion for sustainability and climate action

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of WELL Building Standard and Living Building Challenge a plus

Responsibilities

Support strategic and portfolio-wide sustainability efforts, including but not limited to, developing and implementing corporate sustainability roadmaps, customized design, construction, and operations sustainability standards; goal setting, strategic initiative development, and tracking progress and success for a client’s real estate; and broader ESG program alignment.
Act on behalf of clients as their embedded sustainability partner, recommending strategic pathways forward to achieve their corporate commitments, actively listening to problems and identifying solutions to appease diverse stakeholder groups, and aiding in decision-making.
Manage, and oversee other consultants in all aspects of New Construction and Tenant Improvement project certification process (e.g. LEED, WELL, Fitwel) including setting sustainability goals, leading project team meetings, issuing scorecard updates, performing drawing and specification reviews, and overseeing credit documentation and formal submission to certification entity.
Develop tools and resources to support implementing, tracking, and monitoring sustainability initiatives (standards, policies, tracking tools, dashboards, etc.)
Develop design, construction, and operations standards to align real estate sustainability goals with Owner’s carbon, ESG, and sustainability commitments.
Collect, track, and analyze data related to all aspects within a sustainability strategy for enterprise-wide environmental impacts, including but not limited to: energy use, water use, waste generation, building construction, and transportation. Identify trends and develop recommendations to reduce consumption. Provide data visualizations to support findings.
Create executive leadership presentations for clients, summarizing key project findings in a concise and compelling format.
Establish and maintain effective client relationships, dedicating a portion of your time to strategic long-term engagements, which may include becoming an embedded consultant on key accounts.
Set and manage project expectations.
Manage multiple projects at varying stages in the design, construction, and/or strategic process.
Design and manage project scopes, budgets, and timelines for typical projects, supporting business development and account management growth opportunities.
Effectively deliver project scopes within budget allocated.
Manage and develop team members with effective delegation and feedback; lead by example by being approachable and organized, working out loud, and using effective communication and positive reinforcement.
Participate in recruitment and advancement of team members.
Attend seminars, workshops, and conferences to stay up to date on market trends and innovation.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage (can also include dependents)
Employer-funded and tax-deductible Health Reimbursement Account
Employee-funded and tax-deductible Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Mental health concierge service
Life, accidental death, long-term and short-term disability coverage
50% Employer-funded group health benefit plan
Employer-funded Health Spending and Wellness Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Life, Accidental Death, Long-Term Disability coverage
Flexible work schedules.
Quiet Fridays: Stok offers everyone two days a month meant to tune out the noise and prioritize what needs to get done (whether that’s work or life related)
Flexible Personal Time Off
Minimum of 80 hours per year for Paid Time Off (PTO) or vacation time
80 hours per year for holiday time (floating holidays)
80 hours per year for wellness (or sick) time
40 hours per year for learning and development
16 hours per year for volunteer time (to give back to your community and the causes that matter most to you!)
401(k) (world’s first fossil fuel-free and gun-free 401(k) plan so you can invest in a future you believe in) or Registered Retirement Savings Plan (Canada)
Annual Learning and Development stipend
Work from Home stipend (to support remote ergonomics)
Annual US National Parks Pass or Parks Canada Discovery Pass
Donation program
Cellphone benefit
Personal company credit card