Longevity Partners
Director of Asset Performance & Decarbonization
Location: Austin, TX or New York, NY (Remote considered for the right candidate) Reports to: Managing Director, Longevity U.S. Type: Full-Time
About Longevity
Longevity is a leading consultancy advancing energy, sustainability, and asset performance in the built environment. We partner with real estate owners, investors, and occupiers to drive measurable impact through strategy, engineering, and certification services.
Our U.S. business is expanding rapidly, building on a strong global foundation of technical excellence, innovation, and client partnerships that span real estate, energy, and infrastructure.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Director of Asset Performance & Decarbonization to build and lead Longevity's U.S. practice focused on improving building performance, reducing operational carbon, and enhancing asset value across diverse real estate portfolios.
This role combines strategic leadership, business development, and technical delivery, ideal for a seller/doer who can shape our service offerings, deepen client relationships, and deliver high-quality advisory and implementation projects.
The successful candidate will be instrumental in helping clients align their assets with net-zero pathways, ESG commitments, and market expectations for high-performing, resilient buildings.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Leadership
Define and execute Longevity's U.S. strategy for asset performance and decarbonization. Develop service offerings spanning energy optimization, carbon reduction, and portfolio performance improvement, with a focus on driving measurable financial value for our clients. Partner with senior leadership to integrate asset performance into Longevity's broader offerings. Business Development
Provide leadership in client development efforts across owners, developers, occupiersand investors. Identify and pursue new opportunities in energy performance, carbon strategy, and portfolio resilience. Support proposal development, pricing strategies, and strategic partnerships. Technical Delivery & Advisory
Oversee delivery of projects related to decarbonization roadmaps, energy benchmarking, and performance improvement. Guide clients in implementing cost-effective efficiency measures, capex planning, renewable integration, and data-driven performance management. Collaborate with engineering, certification, and ESG teams to deliver integrated solutions. Team & Practice Growth
Build, mentor, and manage a team of technical and advisory professionals. Develop standardized tools, methodologies, and reporting frameworks. Foster a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement. Market & Thought Leadership
Represent Longevity in industry forums, conferences, and working groups focused on decarbonization and sustainable real estate. Track regulatory and market trends influencing carbon reduction and energy performance standards. Contribute to publications, insights, and thought leadership on the business case for decarbonization. Qualifications
10+ years of experience in building performance, energy management, or sustainability consulting, ideally with a focus on real estate portfolios. Proven track record of delivering decarbonization, energy optimization, and ESG-driven asset performance projects with measurable financial outcomes. Strong understanding of building systems, energy modeling, and carbon accounting principles. Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex client engagements. Demonstrated business development experience and client relationship management skills. Deep knowledge of technology and a desire to embed tools into the delivery process designed to increase accuracy and quality of outcomes. Excellent communication and leadership abilities; comfortable engaging at both technical and executive levels. Preferred Credentials
Professional Engineer (PE), CEM, LEED AP, WELL AP, or similar certification. Experience with energy modeling software, carbon assessment tools, and benchmarking platforms. Familiarity with frameworks such as GRESB, ENERGY STAR, and net-zero carbon standards. Why Join Longevity
Lead a key growth area within a mission-driven, high-performance consultancy. Shape strategies that directly impact the decarbonization and long-term value of major real estate portfolios. Collaborate with a global team of experts in energy, sustainability, and the built environment. Competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for career advancement.
Compensation
Longevity Partners offers a competitive compensation package reflective of each candidate's experience, expertise, and impact. We are committed to maintaining pay equity across our organization. The estimated salary range for this role is $150,000-$180,000, with the final offer determined by factors such as location, relevant experience, and qualifications.
Location: Austin, TX or New York, NY (Remote considered for the right candidate) Reports to: Managing Director, Longevity U.S. Type: Full-Time
About Longevity
Longevity is a leading consultancy advancing energy, sustainability, and asset performance in the built environment. We partner with real estate owners, investors, and occupiers to drive measurable impact through strategy, engineering, and certification services.
Our U.S. business is expanding rapidly, building on a strong global foundation of technical excellence, innovation, and client partnerships that span real estate, energy, and infrastructure.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Director of Asset Performance & Decarbonization to build and lead Longevity's U.S. practice focused on improving building performance, reducing operational carbon, and enhancing asset value across diverse real estate portfolios.
This role combines strategic leadership, business development, and technical delivery, ideal for a seller/doer who can shape our service offerings, deepen client relationships, and deliver high-quality advisory and implementation projects.
The successful candidate will be instrumental in helping clients align their assets with net-zero pathways, ESG commitments, and market expectations for high-performing, resilient buildings.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Leadership
Define and execute Longevity's U.S. strategy for asset performance and decarbonization. Develop service offerings spanning energy optimization, carbon reduction, and portfolio performance improvement, with a focus on driving measurable financial value for our clients. Partner with senior leadership to integrate asset performance into Longevity's broader offerings. Business Development
Provide leadership in client development efforts across owners, developers, occupiersand investors. Identify and pursue new opportunities in energy performance, carbon strategy, and portfolio resilience. Support proposal development, pricing strategies, and strategic partnerships. Technical Delivery & Advisory
Oversee delivery of projects related to decarbonization roadmaps, energy benchmarking, and performance improvement. Guide clients in implementing cost-effective efficiency measures, capex planning, renewable integration, and data-driven performance management. Collaborate with engineering, certification, and ESG teams to deliver integrated solutions. Team & Practice Growth
Build, mentor, and manage a team of technical and advisory professionals. Develop standardized tools, methodologies, and reporting frameworks. Foster a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement. Market & Thought Leadership
Represent Longevity in industry forums, conferences, and working groups focused on decarbonization and sustainable real estate. Track regulatory and market trends influencing carbon reduction and energy performance standards. Contribute to publications, insights, and thought leadership on the business case for decarbonization. Qualifications
10+ years of experience in building performance, energy management, or sustainability consulting, ideally with a focus on real estate portfolios. Proven track record of delivering decarbonization, energy optimization, and ESG-driven asset performance projects with measurable financial outcomes. Strong understanding of building systems, energy modeling, and carbon accounting principles. Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex client engagements. Demonstrated business development experience and client relationship management skills. Deep knowledge of technology and a desire to embed tools into the delivery process designed to increase accuracy and quality of outcomes. Excellent communication and leadership abilities; comfortable engaging at both technical and executive levels. Preferred Credentials
Professional Engineer (PE), CEM, LEED AP, WELL AP, or similar certification. Experience with energy modeling software, carbon assessment tools, and benchmarking platforms. Familiarity with frameworks such as GRESB, ENERGY STAR, and net-zero carbon standards. Why Join Longevity
Lead a key growth area within a mission-driven, high-performance consultancy. Shape strategies that directly impact the decarbonization and long-term value of major real estate portfolios. Collaborate with a global team of experts in energy, sustainability, and the built environment. Competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for career advancement.
Compensation
Longevity Partners offers a competitive compensation package reflective of each candidate's experience, expertise, and impact. We are committed to maintaining pay equity across our organization. The estimated salary range for this role is $150,000-$180,000, with the final offer determined by factors such as location, relevant experience, and qualifications.