At Cortland, you map the story of your success. We don't adhere to the status quo, we love outside industry perspective, and we thrive on exploring possibilities and reimagining solutions. As an innovative leader in multifamily, our high performance continues to drive exponential growth – and we invite you to join us on our journey towards real estate excellence. With tools and guidance to sharpen your skills, you can forge your own career path, love what you do, and let it show.

As the Operations Analyst, you’ll play a critical role in optimizing waste management strategies across our multi-family housing portfolio. Your data-driven insights and innovative solutions will help reduce costs, enhance sustainability, and improve the resident experience. The ideal candidate thrives on solving complex challenges and wants to make a real impact.

Waste Management Analyst

• Analyze waste generation, disposal costs, and recycling performance to uncover trends and opportunities.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and adjust strategies for the best sustainability and financial outcomes.
• Identify ways to optimize waste removal services, reduce costs, and maintain operational excellence.
• Analyze budget impacts and recommend data-backed cost-saving initiatives.
• Stay abreast of local, state, and federal waste disposal regulations, ensuring full compliance.
• Maintain accurate records and support audit processes.

Sustainability Coordinator

• Partner with property teams to streamline waste management operations and enhance efficiency.
• Monitor vendor performance to ensure cost-effective, high-quality service delivery.
• Champion sustainable waste management practices, including landfill diversion, recycling, and composting initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement sustainability programs that engage residents and reduce environmental impact.
• Explore new waste diversion strategies and partnerships to drive innovation.
• Support property managers in improving waste sorting practices and increasing recycling participation.
• Lead special projects, including capital improvements and property renovations, ensuring on-time and budget-conscious execution.

The Impact You Can Make

• Your strong blend of communication and critical thinking skills combined with your analytical skills help teams succeed throughout Cortland.
• The Facilities team has access to all the project materials they need thanks to your constant communication and delivery of proper documentation.
• Because of your knowledgeable scope of work and easily understood documentation, everyone has a crystal-clear picture of how capital projects are progressing.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Data Analytics, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in operations analysis or waste management, ideally in multi-family housing or real estate.
• Strong analytical skills with expertise in Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Knowledge of waste disposal regulations, recycling standards, and sustainability best practices.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities with a passion for optimizing processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with financial modeling and budget analysis.
• Knowledge of zero-waste strategies, composting programs, and green building certifications (LEED, Energy Star).
• Project management experience.

At Cortland, we create, reimagine, and manage apartment communities for residents nationwide. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, we have communities and regional offices all over the country, as well as overseas. From product design and procurement to general contracting and property management, we do it all – to make sure our communities are the perfect setting for living life to its fullest. 

Our success is fueled by our belief in a better life – where hospitality is always a given, each detail is worth a second thought, and every open door is a new opportunity to go beyond expectations. We come to work every day to create possibilities for people – possibilities that translate into superior living spaces and experiences designed to inspire our residents, associates, and investors to live a better life focused on what matters most to them.

Cortland is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud to support and celebrate diversity in the workplace. We are committed to equal consideration for all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation or assistance with the application process and/or using our website, please email talentresources@cortland.com or call 404.965.3988.

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