Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT CIM GROUP:

CIM is a community-focused real estate and infrastructure owner, operator, lender, and developer. Our team of experts works together to identify and create value in real assets, benefiting the communities in which we invest. Back in 1994, our three founders focused on projects in Southern California neighborhoods. Today, we are a diverse team of 1,000+ employees with projects across the Americas. Our projects have delivered jobs; created comfortable places to live, work, and relax; and provided necessary and sustainable infrastructure. Our focus on enhancing communities is unwavering, and we strive to make an even greater impact in the years to come. Join us and make an impact today!

POSITION PURPOSE:

Reporting to the Head of Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”), this position is responsible for supporting CIM’s ESG team with the ongoing implementation of the Firm’s ESG strategic goals and targets – specifically in their real estate strategy as well as at the corporate level. The Program Manager will support ESG program needs, including data management, survey collection, reporting, project management and coordination of green building certifications.

• Serve as the internal liaison between the ESG team and the Property Management and Development teams, in connection with ESG-related initiatives.
• Manage, coordinate, and monitor implementation and progress of ESG-related initiatives involving the Property Management and Development teams.
• Steward cross-department collaboration between Head of ESG, ESG Committee, and internal departments; including coordination and running of certain ESG-related meetings.
• Work closely with our ESG consultant’s engineering team to coordinate data collection from assets in support of larger efforts to manage utility data for our investment portfolios.
• Provide data management support in our Energy Star Portfolio Manager platform and assist with data collection requests, surveys, green building certifications and sustainability audits, including energy, water, waste, carbon emissions and indoor air quality assessments.
• Support corporate ESG programs with tracking ESG data, reporting sustainability and ESG data, implementing employee and tenant engagement programs, and conducting ESG-related training.
• Help conduct ESG assessments.
• Respond to due diligence questionnaires and requests for information from investors, including complex data calculations.
• Assist in the implementation of ESG policies, track ongoing progress, and support related educational webinars and presentations.
• Manage the real estate GRESB submission process.
• Assist with our firmwide UN PRI and annual data collection efforts for ESG reporting, speaking engagements and award applications.
• Collaborate with CIM’s diversity and inclusion team and social impact team to collect data and align associated initiatives with ESG.
• Coordinate with internal operations teams to implement ESG initiatives at the corporate level.
• Annual ESG Report coordination.
• Coordinate accounts payable between vendors and property management.

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years related professional experience required. Experience in an ESG or sustainability role within the real estate investment management industry strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with building systems and local/state benchmarking regulations, Green Building Certifications, including LEED, ENERGY STAR, and Fitwel, and key ESG standards.
• GRESB experience preferred.
• Experience with ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager and top ESG Reporting Frameworks including GRESB and UN PRI.
• Experience with project management of ESG-related certification projects, such as LEED, WELL, Fitwel, or BREEAM.

WHAT CIM OFFERS:

At CIM, we believe our success stems from our collective efforts, and we are committed to providing well-rounded support and resources for our employees. In addition to a competitive compensation plan, CIM offers a comprehensive benefits program for employees to thrive both inside and outside of work. Eligible employees can enjoy a wide range of benefits, including:

• A variety of Medical, dental, and vision benefit plans

• Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution

• Company paid life and disability insurance

• 401(k) savings plan, with company match

• Comprehensive paid time off, including: vacation days, 10 designated holidays, sick time, and bereavement leave

• Up to 16 hours of volunteer time off

• Up to 16 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

• Ongoing professional development programs

• Wellness program, including monthly and quarterly prizes

• And more!

Actual base salary considers several factors including but not limited to geography, job-related knowledge, experience, and budget. The start of the salary range is typically associated with the minimum experience required. ​ At CIM, base pay is one part of the total compensation package. This role is eligible for bonus pay in addition to base salary. The anticipated base salary range for the position in Los Angeles, CA is $120,000 - $140,000.

HOW WE FEEL ABOUT DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:

At CIM Group, we believe that the unique perspectives and backgrounds of our employees enhance everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is not only respected but celebrated. We strive to ensure that our workplace is free from discrimination and harassment, allowing everyone to contribute meaningfully and feel a sense of belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit any form of unlawful discrimination and adhere to the laws enforced by the EEOC. Our goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment where all employees can grow and make impactful contributions together.

*Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on CIM Group. Please inform our Talent team if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

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