Senior Real Estate Sustainability Specialist

MPI Senior Sustainability Specialist

SUMMARY

Mortenson Properties Inc. ("MPI") is currently seeking a Senior Sustainability Specialist to support the execution of MPI's North Star Sustainability Commitment. This role will focus on implementing sustainability as an investment strategy, engaging tenants, and tracking measurable impact across our portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Lead rollout and onboarding of portfolio-wide sustainability platform.
• Assist with development and tracking of portfolio-level performance metrics (EnergyStar, EUI, carbon intensity, Scope 1-3).
• Assist with tracking solar financials, production, and performance data.
• Collaborate with marketing to create ESG messaging, website content, and property-specific materials.
• Establish regular coordination with asset managers, including weekly standups and cross-functional meetings.
• Support refinement and testing of sustainability strategies with the full team, including wellness, waste/water reduction and material selection in new builds.
• Assist in implementation of renewable energy projects and analyze utility bills to optimize rate plans.
• Work with investment team to integrate sustainability considerations into project underwriting.
• Develop tenant engagement strategies for sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Studies, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years' experience with sustainability, ESG or renewable energy
• Analytical skills to review data and identify actionable insights.
• Experience with sustainability reporting, metrics, or platforms preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and communicate effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with sustainability software a plus.

A few benefits offered include:

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

The base pay range for this role is $97,100- $145,700. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL - 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR - 10%, Washington, D.C. - 12.5%).

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson's incentive plan.

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Please make note:

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

ABOUT MORTENSON PROPERTIES

Mortenson Properties, Inc. ("MPI") is a commercial real estate investment company wholly owned by M.A. Mortenson Companies, Inc., a privately held corporation. MPI is a growing company that invests in commercial real estate through direct acquisitions and providing development capital partnering with Mortenson Development or third-party developers. MPI owns and operates a portfolio of Industrial, Medical Office, Life Science and Office assets. Key projects include Discovery Square (Rochester, MN), Northern Stacks (Fridley, MN), The 324 (Salt Lake City, UT), 76 Commerce Center (Brighton, CO) and HighPoint Logistics Park (Aurora, CO).

ABOUT MORTENSON

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.

• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.