Energy & Sustainability Director
Listed on 2026-01-31
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Management
Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager
Overview
Energy & Sustainability Director
Job
252622
Posted
05-Jan-2026
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Consulting
Location(s)
Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America
About the Role:
As a CBRE Energy and Sustainability Director, you will assist with the oversight of the department responsible for the development and execution of energy management programs.
This job is part of the Energy and Sustainability function. They are responsible for the development and implementation of environmental and social sustainability programs.
ResponsibilitiesProvide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff.
Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.
Guide the energy and sustainability team to put in place new technologies and find ways to save money.
Work with the internal platform team on energy procurement and energy-related capital projects.
Assist with choosing initiatives based on how much they will cost over their lifetime and how much they will improve the client's reputation.
Provide strategic and technical guidance in the areas of energy and sustainability management, standard operating procedures, predictive maintenance procedures, etc.
Work with the client and project management teams to make sure that the cost evaluation for these projects includes energy and sustainability factors.
Communicate past, current, and future energy plans and performance through presentations to the account team and client.
Present monthly reports on the status and differences in energy and sustainability and holds monthly meetings on energy and sustainability.
Apply a robust knowledge of multiple disciplines, the business, and key drivers which impact departmental and cross-functional performance.
Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Persuade managers and other colleagues to take action while being guided by the organization's functional business plans.
Negotiate with external partners, vendors, and customers of divergent interests to reach a common goal.
Identify and solve multi-dimensional, complex, operational, and organizational problems leveraging the appropriate resources within or outside the department.
Significantly improves and changes existing methods, processes, and standards within job discipline
Bachelor's Degree preferred with 8-12 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is preferred.
Ability to lead the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations, and handle problems.
Leadership skills to set, manage and achieve targets with a direct impact on multiple department results within a function.
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
Expert organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive mindset.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the position is $185,000 annually and the maximum salary for the position is $220,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program.
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