The Senior Associate will support an ESG services platform, manage building certification projects, and track ESG goals and performance data.
Harrison Street Asset Management ("HSAM") is a leading global alternative investment management firm focused on real estate, infrastructure, and credit strategies across North America and Europe. Headquartered in Chicago, Toronto, and London with offices across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, the firm has over $108 billion in assets under management on behalf of institutional investors and registered investment advisors globally.
Founded on a culture of innovation, HSAM is an early mover in alternative real estate and mid-market infrastructure. Today, the firm’s global team, consisting of more than 520 professionals, is committed to creating long-term value through deep sector expertise and forward-thinking strategies.
HSAM is seeking a Senior Associate to support the growth of a newly established ESG services platform. The Senior Associate will play a key role in advising and supporting operating partners on ESG-related initiatives, beginning with healthy and sustainable building certifications. The position sits at the intersection of real estate operations, sustainability strategy, and ESG service offerings, with exposure to both internal investment teams and external partners.
As the firm’s ESG services platform grows, this individual will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of new service offerings spanning environmental performance, health and wellbeing, and broader ESG strategy.
This is a unique opportunity to join a growing ESG platform within a leading alternative investment management firm. The role offers a mix of execution and strategy, with exposure to senior stakeholders and the ability to help shape a scalable, revenue-generating business at the forefront of ESG in real estate.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a primary point of contact for operating partners and property teams on ESG and certification-related initiatives
- Manage end-to-end project execution for building certifications (e.g., Fitwel™ and other frameworks)
- Coordinate data collection, documentation, and submission processes across multiple stakeholders
- Track progress against portfolio-level ESG goals and regulatory or fund-level commitments
- Support ESG data management (e.g. benchmarking, utility tracking, and performance analysis)
- Help build scalable processes, tools and best practices to standardize execution across assets
- Contribute to client-facing materials, reporting, and strategic ESG initiatives
Requirements:
- 5+ years’ experience in real estate, sustainability consulting, or related field
- Familiarity with green building certifications or ESG frameworks (Fitwel Ambassador, LEED AP, WELL AP or other building certification credentials preferred)
- Experience working with ESG or building performance data, including tracking progress and supporting reporting requirements
- Strong project management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple workstreams
- Excellent communication skills, with an ability to engage effectively with external partners
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail and data-driven decision-making
- Interest in building and scaling a client-facing business line within a leading investment platform
Harrison Street Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
444 W Lake St, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60606
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