What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Intern, Energy & Sustainability position at The RMR Group?
Overview
The Energy & Sustainability intern will support The RMR Group’s work with Energy Star, LEED, energy efficiency initiatives, and building benchmarking for its client properties. In addition, the intern will support sustainability engagement and other programs of the Energy & Sustainability Department.
Responsibilities
- Support annual energy and water benchmarking requirements through:
- Tracking and submitting buildings required to report annual energy use to local jurisdictions.
- Evaluating ENERGY STAR profiles to identify necessary updates.
- Working with Regional teams and third-party vendors to update building ENERGY STAR profiles.
- Automating utility data syncing between utility companies and ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager for tenant-managed utilities.
- Support LEED certification program through:
- Working with property teams to gather property data and information.
- Developing and customizing policies and procedures for sustainable building operations.
- Performing quality control on credit documentation.
- Providing project management support and communication.
- Support onboarding of new sites into Real-Time Monitoring/Connected Buildings program. This includes working with building teams to gather information on mechanical systems, controls, and utility meters so that a metering solution and controls integration plan can be developed.
- Assist with tracking of new city, county and state environmental (energy and carbon emissions performance) policies that affect our clients’ properties or RMR directly.
- Support outreach and engagement efforts, including committees, team events, and other engagement activities. Provide content for tenant engagement.
- Assist with configuring Power BI models for reporting on Energy & Sustainability program metrics such as Real-Time Monitoring, Energy Efficiency Capital and Building Certifications.
- Assist with energy savings calculations and templates.
- Other projects/responsibilities as assigned or as aligned with candidate’s skills.
Qualifications
- Availability to work 40 hours per week in our Newton, MA office.
- Currently a junior, senior, or graduate student at an accredited college or university studying Environmental Policy, Sustainability, Environmental Engineering or Sciences, Mechanical Engineering or Business-related degree, Minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Knowledge of corporate sustainability programs and strategies a plus.
- Good communication skills including technical writing.
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work.
- Proficiency with presentation skills and Microsoft software including Word and Excel.
Company Overview
The RMR Group (Nasdaq: RMR) is a leading U.S. alternative asset management company, unique for its focus on commercial real estate (CRE) and related businesses. RMR’s vertical integration is strengthened by over 1,100 real estate professionals in more than 30 offices nationwide who manage over $41 billion in assets under management and leverage more than 35 years of institutional experience in buying, selling, financing and operating CRE. RMR benefits from a scalable platform, a deep and experienced management team and a diversity of real estate strategies across its clients. RMR has been recognized by The Boston Globe as a “Top Place to Work”, by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as an “ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year” and ranked by the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) as having one of the highest number of BOMA 360 designated properties in its portfolio. RMR is headquartered in Newton, MA and was founded in 1986.
RMR’s mission is to create long term value for our clients by managing their investments and assets “like we own it” – an approach that consistently and repeatedly generates opportunities for all our employees, investors and stakeholders. We are guided by six core values:
- Integrity at Our Core.
- Perform Passionately and Effectively.
- Inspired Thinking.
- Like We Own It.
- Power of We.
- Mutual Respect.
Visit our website to learn more about what makes The RMR Group a rewarding place to build a career.
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The RMR Group is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.
