Manager, Sustainability and Project Management
R0158606 Madrid Corporate Office Madrid, Madrid
Overview
Greystar is looking for dedicated and hard-working individuals who want to help us continue to be the best at what we do. Today, we are the largest rental housing operator and developer in the US and one of the largest global investment management companies, delivering industry-leading services to investors, clients, and residents. We offer unrivaled professional development and career growth opportunities to our team members and look forward to welcoming you to Greystar, where our people are what make us the Global Leader in Rental Housing.
Job Responsibilities
ABOUT GREYSTAR
Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate company offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $300 billion of real estate in nearly 250 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, manages over 1,000,000 units/beds globally, and has a robust institutional investment management platform comprised of nearly $78 billion of assets under management, including over $35 billion of development assets. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams across Investments, Development, Operations, and Corporate Services to embed sustainability principles into asset lifecycle planning and ensure the successful delivery of value-add and compliance-driven capital works. The role requires strong project management capabilities, deep understanding of ESG frameworks, and the ability to manage complex stakeholder environments.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading sustainability strategy and execution across portfolios.
- Develop and maintain ESG policies and procedures.
- Embed sustainability principles into development and construction projects.
- Manage GRESB submissions and improvement strategies.
- Oversee carbon tracking and sustainability KPIs.
- Coordinate science-based targets and decarbonization pathways.
- Deliver quarterly and annual ESG reporting.
- Recommend sustainability budgets at asset and portfolio levels.
- Managing capital improvement projects, e.g. energy efficiency, fire safety, value add...
- Manage operational risk projects
- Overseeing utility performance and strategy
- Driving procurement processes and budget planning for ESG and CapEx initiatives.
- Supporting Operational Standard Management (OSM) and Underwriting (UW) teams with technical and sustainability insights.
- Support smooth post sale strategy
Knowledge & Skills:
Essential:
- Strong collaboration and communication skills across all levels.
- Proven project management and sustainability leadership.
- Experience with ESG reporting and sustainability data systems.
- Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools.
- Strong numeracy and financial reporting skills.
- Experience managing external contractors and consultants.
- Ability to lead complex projects through full lifecycle.
Desirable:
- Background in real estate or residential housing sustainability.
- Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
- Strong network of industry professionals.
Success Profile
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- Professional
- Organized
- Responsible
- Resourceful
- Helpful
- Confident
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Benefits
Healthcare
Health insurance (including company-paid opportunities) is offered, along with competitive dental (US Only) and vision insurance* plan options
*in select countries
Retirement Planning
We know planning for retirement is a top priority for our team members. We offer competitive retirement savings plans including employer-matched 401(k) plans (US Only) and country-specific Pension Schemes to ensure the security of your financial future.
Paid Time Off
Full-time team members receive generous paid time off – including your birthday! – as well as paid sick leave, personal days, and company holidays*
*varies by country
Paid Parental Leave
Maternal and paternal paid leave is available for the birth or adoption of a child
Professional Development
Ongoing support is available for career advancement opportunities in addition to corporate training programs
Employee Assistance
Program
Experienced counselors are available 24/7 for confidential assistance to listen and help you find solutions at no cost to you
Note: Outlined benefits may vary by international region.
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