Manager, Sustainability Advisory

Arcadis•Washington, DC

18h

About The Position

Leading decarbonization projects from concept to delivery. Develop strategies and implementation plans for clients in sectors like real estate, retail, manufacturing, infrastructure, technology, or transportation. Deliver projects on broader sustainability topics. Topics may include GHG accounting, ESG strategy, sustainability reporting, biodiversity, and others to meet diverse client needs. Owning client relationships. Act as a trusted advisor, anticipate needs, and consistently deliver high-quality, client-ready work. Driving results independently. Take a challenge, brainstorm solutions, and deliver proposals, analyses, client communications, and deliverables with minimal supervision. Track schedules, deliverables, budgets, and staffing on multiple projects simultaneously. Coaching and elevating junior team members. Guide project teams, give actionable feedback, and help colleagues grow. Ensuring quality and accountability. Review Excel-based analyses, ensure deliverables meet the highest standards, and keep projects on time and on budget. Championing innovation. Identify new ways to create value for clients and help build out our decarbonization service offering. Communicating with clarity. Present complex topics in simple, compelling terms to executives and stakeholders. Staying current with the latest frameworks and standards. Maintain deep expertise in relevant guidelines such as the GHG Protocol, Race to Zero, SBTi, and other emerging regulations across sectors. Collaborating across teams and geographies. Navigate a matrix organization and work with colleagues worldwide.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field of study
Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in sustainability consulting with a focus on decarbonization
Proven experience leading decarbonization projects and teams
Mastery of sector-specific decarbonization levers and relevant protocols (GHG Protocol, SBTi, ISO Net Zero, CSRD, SFDR, etc.)
Track record of reliable, on-time delivery and transparent communication
Strong analytical and communication skills, including executive-level presentations
Ability to work independently, prioritize, and juggle multiple projects

Nice To Haves

Additional certifications in relevant sustainability disciplines
Experience across multiple sectors

Responsibilities

Leading decarbonization projects from concept to delivery
Develop strategies and implementation plans for clients
Deliver projects on broader sustainability topics
Own client relationships
Act as a trusted advisor
Drive results independently
Track schedules, deliverables, budgets, and staffing on multiple projects simultaneously
Coach and elevate junior team members
Ensure quality and accountability
Champion innovation
Communicate with clarity
Stay current with the latest frameworks and standards
Collaborate across teams and geographies