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Project Manager, Utility Data & Benchmarking Compliance

• Posted on August 13, 2026

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New York City - NY
1350 Broadway
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New York, NY 10018, USA

New York City - NY
1350 Broadway
5th Floor
New York, NY 10018, USA

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• Full-Time
• Requisition #: PROJE001750

Description

Project Manager, Utility Data & Benchmarking Compliance

CodeGreen Sustainability

New York, NY, Washington, DC, Boston, MA

Salary Range: $100,000 - $115,000

CodeGreen, a Pinchin company, makes buildings and environments better. We are a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm with offices across North America. Our teams bring together expertise in environmental services, compliance, building science and resiliency, sustainability, special inspections, and fire & life safety. We help clients create safe, healthy, and higher performing places through solutions that reflect innovation, care, and deep technical insight.

At CodeGreen, we empower our people to uphold unwavering principles and work with purpose to create better outcomes for our clients, communities, and environments.

CodeGreen is seeking a Project Manager to join our Sustainability Data team, part of our Higher Performing Buildings pillar. The preference is for the role to be based in New York, NY but will also consider candidates in Washington, DC and Boston, MA. This is a hybrid in-office role, reporting to the Director, Building Performance Standards.

Overview

At CodeGreen, our Higher Performing Buildings team helps clients improve the safety, efficiency, sustainability, and resilience of their facilities. By combining expertise in building science, energy performance, building performance standards, sustainability regulations, and asset optimization, we help organizations make informed decisions that enhance occupant well-being, reduce risk, and maximize long‑term value. This role supports that mission by delivering solutions that improve building performance and contribute to healthier, more sustainable, and higher‑performing environments.

CodeGreen is seeking a Project Manager to join our Data and Building Performance Standards team, focused on utility data management and benchmarking / BPS compliance. This is a great fit for a sustainability professional with who wants to own client relationships, manage a growing portfolio of buildings, and become a subject matter expert on the country's most consequential building climate laws — starting with NYC Local Law 97, DC BEPS, and Boston BERDO 2.0.

You’ll work directly with senior consultants and clients, manage annual benchmarking filings and BPS compliance strategy, oversee utility data quality across large portfolios, and help clients turn regulatory obligations into decarbonization pathways. As you grow, you’ll take on more complex portfolios, mentor Sustainability Analysts, and move toward the Project Manager II level.

Your Impact as Project Manager Major Compliance Markets (NYC, DC, Boston)

• Lead annual benchmarking submissions and BPS compliance strategy for client portfolios in New York City (Local Law 84 / Local Law 97), Washington, DC BEPS, and Boston BERDO 2.0.
• Track buildings against emissions and energy performance thresholds; proactively flag compliance risk and advise clients on pathways such as electrification, retrofits, RECs, and alternative compliance options.
• Prepare compliance memos, deadline calendars, and risk dashboards for property teams, asset managers, and sustainability leads.
• Stay ahead of regulatory changes – rulemaking, guidance updates, and enforcement – and translate them into clear client guidance.
• Support benchmarking submissions and BPS tracking for client portfolios in additional jurisdictions, including Montgomery County, MD, State of Maryland, Philadelphia, PA, Chicago, IL, Denver, CO, State of Washington, State of California, and Seattle, WA.
• Manage end‑to‑end utility data workflows across electricity, gas, steam, water, and fuel oil – including aggregate data feeds, letters of authorization, whole‑building data requests, and third‑party services (Urjanet, Utility API, Arcadia).
• Perform ongoing data QA/QC in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager (ESPM), maintaining property, meter, and space‑use attributes across large portfolios.
• Support National Client with reporting utility data to the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) through GRESB specific data reporting requirements.

Client & Project Management

• Serve as day‑to‑day project manager and point of contact for a portfolio of clients, managing timelines, deliverables, budgets, and internal team coordination.
• Provide training and education to client stakeholders on utility data hygiene, ESPM, and jurisdictional compliance requirements.
• Mentor Sustainability Analysts by reviewing deliverables, providing task guidance, and modeling CGS quality and communication standards.

Disclaimer

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion the company.

What You'll Bring to CodeGreen

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in sustainability consulting, utility data management, energy benchmarking, ESG reporting, or building policy compliance.
• Hands‑on experience with ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager (ESPM) is required.
• Working knowledge of and experience working with at least one of the following: NYC LL84/LL97, DC BEPS, or Boston BERDO 2.0. Familiarity with additional benchmarking and BPS jurisdictions is a plus.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data cleansing); additional data and analytical skills and software familiarity is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in sustainability, environmental science, energy policy, urban planning, data analytics, engineering, or a related field — or equivalent professional experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical data and compliance requirements for varied client audiences.
• Highly organized self‑starter who thrives managing multiple concurrent priorities and jurisdiction‑specific filing calendars.
• Relevant certifications or progress toward certifications such as LEED Green Associate/AP or a PMP are a plus.

For Current Employees

Current employees are encouraged to speak with HR for information on the application process.

Compensation and Assessment

Pay ranges are listed as required by law. Final compensation reflects each candidate's education, experience, qualifications, and work location.

As part of our recruitment process, we use AI technology to support a fair and consistent evaluation of all applicants.

What makes CodeGreen different?

We offer competitive salaries and great benefits. What sets us apart is our commitment to people and purpose. You will join a team that values curiosity, integrity, and learning. You will grow alongside supportive leaders and subject matter experts who want you to succeed.

CodeGreen offers a competitive total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive Benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a Health Savings Account, an employer funded Health Reimbursement Account, as well as a Dependent Care FSA ensuring flexible options. With a strong 401(k) plan and employer matching, we help you secure your financial future. Additionally, we back your professional growth by reimbursing association fees and providing ample resources for ongoing development— all to keep you leading in your field.

Additional Information

• Some positions may involve online testing during the recruitment process.
• No agency phone calls please.
• We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

CodeGreen provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for current and future employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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