Principal - Carbon-free Buildings Program (northeastern U.s.)

Rocky Mountain Institute

New York, NY, US
Base: $139,000-$172,000; bonus/equity: 20% annual ...
Remote
Deep industry experience in real estate
Sustainable building design and construction
Building decarbonization expertise
RMI's Buildings program works to transform the built environment globally to support a clean, affordable, and healthy future for all

Job Summary

  • RMI's Buildings program works to transform the built environment globally to support a clean, affordable, and healthy future for all.
  • The Principal will provide technical leadership, oversee staff and projects, develop strategic partnerships, and pursue funding.
  • The position offers a salary range of $139,000-$172,000, an annual bonus target of 20%, and comprehensive benefits.

Matching Summary

RMI's Buildings program works to transform the built environment globally to support a clean, affordable, and healthy future for all.

Salary

Base: $139,000-$172,000; Bonus/Equity: 20% annual bonus target; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 403b match, life/disability insurance, HSA/FSA, fertility/mental health support, comprehensive leave, PTO, sabbatical, WFH/tech allowances, L&D budget.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Deep industry experience in real estate
  • Sustainable building design and construction
  • Building decarbonization expertise
  • Structure and execute analytic problem solving
  • Influence industry and government leaders
  • Develop and implement strategic plans
  • Raise funding from philanthropic and public sources

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for climate solutions
  • Entrepreneurial approach
  • Results-driven team environment
  • Flexibility and initiative
  • Systems-level understanding of change scaling

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in buildings, real estate, or building technology sector
  • 7+ years of proven leadership experience managing teams
  • Track record of developing and executing market-based strategies
  • Demonstrated ability to raise and steward funding
  • Strong professional network within the U.S. buildings ecosystem
  • Experience in the Northeastern U.S. preferred
  • Graduate degree in a related field preferred
  • Industry certifications preferred

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