Sustainability Manager, Investor Services (hybrid - Pacific Or Mountain Time Zone)

Sustainability Manager, Investor Services

As a CBRE Sustainability Manager, you'll support our Investor Services platform. This role is ideal for someone with strong project and client management skills, deep experience in sustainability within real estate investment management, and a passion for driving ESG performance and decarbonization across portfolios.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and support sustainability initiatives for real estate investor clients, including ESG strategy development, implementation, and reporting.
• Manage client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor on sustainability topics.
• Oversee GRESB reporting processes and ensure timely, high-quality submissions.
• Integrate sustainability data into client systems and platforms; experience with Deepki or similar software is a plus.
• Collaborate with asset and portfolio managers to embed sustainability into investment and asset management decisions.
• Develop and implement portfolio-level decarbonization strategies, including emissions baselining, target setting (e.g., net zero), and roadmap creation.
• Advise clients on energy efficiency, renewable energy integration, and carbon reduction opportunities across assets.
• Monitor regulatory trends and market expectations related to climate risk and carbon performance.
• Contribute to green building certifications, ESG disclosures, and other sustainability advisory services.

What You'll Need:

• 5+ years of experience in sustainability, with a focus on real estate investment management.
• Proven project and client management experience.
• Strong understanding of ESG frameworks and reporting standards, especially GRESB.
• Experience working in-house or in an advisory capacity for real estate investment firms.
• Familiarity with sustainability data platforms (Deepki preferred).
• Demonstrated experience in developing and executing decarbonization strategies.
• Bonus: LEED, BREEAM, or other green building certifications; experience in climate risk analysis or net zero planning.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values – respect, integrity, service and excellence – and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to realize your full potential.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Sustainability Manager position is $158,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Sustainability Manager position is $165,000 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. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.