Associate Project Manager

Note About This Position
We are currently accepting applications for this position on a rolling basis; however, please note that we are not actively hiring for this role at this time. Submissions will be reviewed and kept on file for future consideration when hiring resumes. We welcome your interest and encourage you to apply if this opportunity aligns with your skills and goals.

Job Title: Associate Project Manager

Location: Remote home office within commuting distance of Los Angeles, CA; Pasadena, CA; San Francisco, CA; San Diego, CA; St. Louis, MO; or New York, NY.

Salary Range: $68,750 – $77,000 per year

WHO WE ARE

• Verdical Group is a leading sustainability consulting firm focused on decarbonizing the built environment. We’ve developed a nationally known brand and industry leading reputation since the company was founded in 2012.
• We specialize in the following services:

• Project management for building certifications: LEED, WELL, Fitwel, Living Building Challenge, and more.

• Engineering services: commissioning (Cx), energy modeling, daylight modeling, and life cycle analysis (LCA)

• Sustainability strategy: ESG, carbon footprint calculations, net zero and zero carbon building performance.

• Utility program management: efficiently manage large scale programs.

• Sustainable event production: we produce the nation’s largest annual Net Zero Building Conference.

• Our core values include: environmentalism, fun, inspiration, adventure, and continuous learning.
• We have office locations in Los Angeles, CA; Pasadena, CA; San Francisco, CA; San Diego, CA; St. Louis, MO; and New York, NY.
• Incorporated as a benefit corporation, and a high-scoring Certified B Corporation, we meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.
• A 1% for the Planet Member Company: we walk the talk - donating 1% of our annual revenue, not just profit, to environmental nonprofit organizations.
• Committed to antiracism: our diverse team is one of our greatest assets.
• Visit us at to learn more and watch our About Us video here.

WHO YOU ARE

• An all-star talent who wants to work as part of a highly respected and growing team.
• You are committed to making a positive social and environmental impact on the world. You will be evaluated three times per year on your performance and progress in these areas.
• An inspired changemaker who wants to work in a fast-paced start-up environment.
• A strong business writer and verbal communicator with fastidious attention to detail and flawless follow-up.
• You enjoy working on projects for high-profile clients such as NASA, Google, J&J, LAX, and Apple.
• You thrive in a work hard / play hard environment where you’re surrounded by likeminded, passionate sustainability professionals who are working to help solve the climate crisis.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Remote work from your home office with monthly required in-person team meetups; office space available for use as needed.
• 100% company-paid health insurance
• 100% company-paid dental insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan, with ESG and sustainable investment options and 3% match, after 1 year of employment.
• 100% company-paid term life insurance and AD&D insurance
• $100/month pre-tax cell phone benefit
• $50/month Work From Home stipend
• $750/year continuing education stipend to encourage continuous learning
• 100% company-paid credential exams + renewal fees
• Personal Time Off (PTO), with extra vacation days added based on tenure.
• 9 paid holidays
• Flexible schedules
• Annual bonus program
• Career pathways program with meetings three times per year to discuss career goals.
• Management training program
• Partially paid maternity/paternity leave
• Financial wellness training and volunteering during paid time
• We’re humans first: culture and policies to promote physical, emotional, and mental wellness. We value all forms of diversity — bring your whole self to work.
• Employee discount & wellness program through Perks At Work
• Be a part of something great: a registered Benefit Corporation in the State of California, a certified B Corporation by third party B Lab, and a 1% for the Planet member company, giving 1% of all revenue — not just profit — to environmental nonprofits. We are divested from fossil fuels, tobacco, prisons, and firearms.
• Attend industry events, such as VG’s annual Net Zero Conference
• Fun team activities such as hikes, holiday dinner, Earth Day volunteering, retreats, VG University, café meetups, and game days.

APPLY

• We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and encourage potential fits to apply even if you do not meet the criteria outlined above. We look forward to hearing from you!