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Manager, Waste & Diversion Strategy

Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC is a leading global real estate company specializing in residential rental housing, with a commitment to high-quality service and innovative living solutions.

Greystar

Employee count: 1001-5000

Salary: 80k-90k USD

United States only

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ABOUT GREYSTAR

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $300 billion of real estate in more than 250 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over 1,000,000 units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including over $35 billion of development assets and over $30 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

This position serves as a key member on our Advantage Waste team within the company’s Advantage Services Business Unit. The Advantage Waste Manager will primarily focus on delivering value-added waste services and support to US Property Team members and Greystar Clients. This includes but is not exclusive to solid waste & recycling, compaction equipment, trash sorting, bulk services, spend optimization, waste data collection, and coordination of services for a large portfolio of residential investment properties across the US. The position will report to the Director of Advantage Waste but will collaborate closely with members of the Energy & Sustainability Team and US Property Management team and executive stakeholders to ensure effective participation in and adherence to quality programs. The person in this role will strive toward innovation, assist in lowering the cost of delivery, and work with suppliers to integrate services into operations that dramatically enhance the customer experience. Most of the activities supervised by this position are outsourced to preferred vendors. This position serves four constituencies: community residents, property owners, operations team members, and the community. The position requires creativity and an entrepreneurial mindset to create optimal programs that balance the constituents' needs.

JOB DESCRIPTION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Supports annual waste management and diversion training to team members supporting third-party assets.
  • Proactively leverages the right resources for outreach regarding client calls, RPM sales training, and education.
  • Oversees and directs multiple projects simultaneously, remaining in constant communication with all stakeholders during the onboarding process while serving as the go-to source of answers concerning waste management practices and diversion strategies.
  • Oversees collection of waste-related data, including landfill and diversion amounts, and coordinates delivery to clients.
  • Maintains a working knowledge of waste billing practices utilized by third-party vendors within the multi-family industry.
  • Collaborates with preferred vendors to create and update reports measuring new business gained and onboarded, including analyzing and reviewing data to maximize results.
  • Oversees the process for ordering and implementing waste management & diversion services.
  • Interacts with Clients and Operations teams to educate, sell, and deliver Waste Management & Diversion Services as provided by the third-party vendor.
  • Identifies, evaluates, and recommends enhancements to existing and new processes and procedures as needed. 
  • Stays up to date on trends and innovations related to emerging waste industry issues and related sustainability implications.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 3+ years of Waste Management experience in real estate and residential housing industry preferred.
  • True Certification preferred.
  • Proven ability to collaborate, build relationships, and influence individuals across all organizational levels.
  • Demonstrated in-person and remote presentation skills, including use of PowerPoint and Web-based meeting programs such as Teams and/or Zoom.
  • Demonstrated ability to read, write, and communicate effectively to prepare and explain data to clients and team members.
  • Demonstrated record of success in directing efforts to provide services related to sustainability and non-financial reporting on environmental, social, and governance issues.
  • Demonstrated project management skills, including developing and overseeing the successful execution of project plans, budgets, and deliverables.
  • Demonstrated experience providing training, developing thought leadership, and sharing leading best practices on waste reduction, recycling, and sustainability programs or equivalent experience with similar models.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and database management programs to complete required reports.
  • Demonstrated mathematical skills necessary to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers, decimals, and fractions, and calculate percentages to analyze and understand data related to waste performance.
  • Rare or occasional travel may be required to attend business meetings, training programs, or other situations necessary to accomplish some or all of the daily responsibilities of this position.

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000

Additional Compensation:

Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including business requirements, prior experience, current skills and geographical location.

  • Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.

  • Onsite Property Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.

Robust Benefits Offered*:

  • Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits. Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage; costs discounted after 3 and 5 years of service.

  • Generous Paid Time off. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service! Additional vacation accrued with tenure.

  • For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability.

  • 6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).

  • 401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.

  • Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).

  • Employee Assistance Program.

  • Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans.

  • Charitable giving program and benefits.

*Benefits offered for full-time employees. For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.

Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

ANTICIPATED CLOSING DATE

November 24, 2025

This date may be subject to change due to evolving business needs.

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Salary: 80k-90k USD

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Founded in 1993, Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC is a prestigious and fully integrated global real estate company headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina. With an impressive portfolio comprising over 500,000 units under management and approximately 1,600 properties across various global markets, Greystar exemplifies excellence in the residential rental housing industry. The company operates with a vertically integrated business model that encompasses every aspect of real estate, including investment management, development, and property management. This multifaceted approach facilitates their ability to deliver tailored services to a diverse group of property owners and investors.

Under the leadership of Founder, Chairman, and CEO Bob Faith, Greystar has received recognition for its commitment to high standards of integrity and customer service. The organization is dedicated to enriching the lives of residents by providing high-quality living environments and innovative services. Greystar prides itself on fostering a corporate culture that values integrity, professionalism, and teamwork, ensuring a positive and collaborative environment for its team members, which is critical in today’s fast-paced real estate landscape.

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