ESG Director

The ESG Director for FPA Multifamily will be responsible for the development of an ESG division that works alongside the acquisitions, operations, and investment teams. The role of the Director is to examine, analyze, and evaluate opportunities to increase usage of Environmental, Social and Governance practices that promote both financial and sound real estate investment practices as well as enhance the overall employee well-being within FPA Multifamily and its associated entities. The ideal candidate possesses strong verbal and written communication skills, is detail-oriented, and has had success in prior leadership capacities.

This position can sit in Irvine, CA or San Francisco, CA.

Core Responsibilities Include:

• Adopting and implementing ESG practices and principles into daily aspects of our assets and operational teams.
• Managing reporting tools and benchmarking performance to national/global standards.
• Research and implement ESG Benchmarking KPI’s to ensure a smooth execution of these practices within FPA Multifamily operations.
• Prepare and present key investment collateral to further solidify organizational commitment to ESG principles.
• Internal leadership to further drive ESG integration, presenting to the board and contributing to investment meetings
• Liaising with investors on key performance metrics and working closely on statistics for investor relations team
• Challenge existing operational strategies within the organization to ensure aligned with ESG principles

Environmental

• Work alongside Trinity “Green Team” in determining property benchmarks and implementing set standards for operational and asset adherence.
• Standardize procedures and approach with design and development teams to create a consistent process for environmentally efficient practices in assets.
• Engage with vendors and outside support operators on environmental efficient practices that can benefit FPA and its assets.
• Manage environmental impacts to further a safe and healthy environment.
• Enhance marketability to environmentally conscious stakeholders and increase overall building efficiencies.

Social

• Assess existing employee benefit program to benchmark against competitors and present potential enhancements.
• Work with team in the leading of Fowler Scholarship Program and help promote the accomplishments of its recipients.
• Promote the diversity and inclusiveness of FPA Multifamily and ensure its appreciation is maintained and valued on an on-going basis.
• Ensure wages in operating markets are in line with competitors and adjust for increases to cost of living.
• Increase employee engagement and monitor turnover levels with the goal of reducing hiring expenses.

Governance

• Maintain a work environment that values inclusiveness, builds workforce diversity and fosters cooperation and teamwork.
• Oversee internal Code of Conduct to ensure high levels of professionalism and integrity within the organization.
• Closely monitor performance and relationship from third-party vendors for its operational standards and contractual obligations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university, preferred
• Property Management or Real Estate experience and knowledge preferred
• Research and Analyst background preferred
• Polished written/verbal communication skills
• Strong relationship builder and brand ambassador
• Collaborative abilities 
• Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced and high demand environment
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Ability to travel nationally up to 30%
• 3-5 years business experience

Salary Budgeted: $90K-$120K

About FPA Multifamily:

The company headquarters are located in San Francisco, California with regional offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Irvine, Minneapolis and Washington DC. FPA and its affiliated property management and general contracting companies employ a staff of approximately 180 corporate professionals and over 800 site level employees who together operate a portfolio of approximately 30,000 apartment units valued at $6.0 billion.

FPA has three decades of transaction history and credibility as an active buyer. Property management is directed through Trinity Property Consultants, an exclusive affiliate of FPA. Redwood Construction, also an exclusive affiliate of FPA, has completed over $1.2 billion in renovations as a general contractor through the efforts of employees with significant development, construction, and project management expertise.