Regional Sustainability Manager

Turner Construction•Orlando, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead and oversee implementation of regional Sustainability program. This role is responsible for developing and managing the implementation of the regional Sustainability program, ensuring it aligns with Turner’s Environment Social Governance (ESG) strategy and the region’s long-term goals. The position involves active participation in the National Sustainability network to operationalize the company’s Sustainability strategy and share best practices across regions. Collaboration with regional leadership is key to building and coaching volunteer teams to support the regional Sustainability strategy. The role also requires collaboration across functional departments to implement the regional Sustainability program, foster teamwork, and promote open communication. Contributing Sustainability subject matter expertise to secure business development opportunities is also a core function. The manager will develop, assign, and manage data tracking for Sustainability at department or project levels, interpret progress data, and recommend strategic changes. Support for annual sustainability reporting is expected. The role includes leading/participating in project Sustainability launch meetings, charrettes, 1As, and design reviews to promote Turner Sustainability offerings and lend expertise. Regular project site visits and Sustainability status reviews are required for both client and Turner requirements. Increasing employee awareness of Sustainability program elements and promoting implementation within daily activities is crucial. The manager will assess the effectiveness and impact of the Sustainability program for continuous improvement opportunities and leverage company expertise (e.g., SourceBlue, Turner Engineering Group (TEG)) to support client requests. Active influence in external organizations, conferences, and events beneficial to community engagement, continued learning, program expansion, and business development is expected. Developing and managing relationships with sustainability-related subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, manufacturers, designers, and clients is also a key responsibility. Maintaining knowledge of market and industry trends related to Sustainability and Resilience, including rating system updates and code changes, is essential, as is a full understanding of local and state climate goals and legislation. Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental, or related field of study
Minimum of 8 years of construction and/or sustainability industry experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Previous experience with Sustainability topics, practices, and processes
Project management experience with ability to manage competing demands
Highly developed self-awareness and willingness to be vulnerable for continuous growth
Political savvy and discernment in complex circumstances
Adapt to manage through ambiguity and changing environments and demands
Possess solid problem solving and critical thinking skills
Approachable and effectively interact with all employee levels, management, subcontractors, and clients
Management experience, able to engage others that are not direct reports
Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and timely documentation
Professional presentation skills and ability to write in a highly structured manner
Travel required

Nice To Haves

Construction Operations experience or knowledgeable of commercial construction and disciplines with basic execution of end-to-end project, desired
LEED Professional Accreditation administered by Green Building Certification Institute, desired or other relevant green building rating system accreditation, or LEED project experience, a plus

Responsibilities

Develop and manage implementation of regional Sustainability program, aligned with Turner’s Environment Social Governance (ESG) strategy and region’s long-term goals and objectives.
Key participant in National Sustainability network to operationalize company’s Sustainability strategy and share Sustainability great practices across regions.
Collaborate with regional leadership to build, coach, and develop volunteer teams to support regional Sustainability strategy and build key areas of expertise.
Collaborate across functional departments to implement regional Sustainability program and accountability, foster teamwork, open communication, and collaboration.
Contribute Sustainability subject matter expertise to secure business development opportunities.
Develop, assign, and manage data tracking efforts for Sustainability at department or project level. Interpret progress and performance data to recommend changes and impacts to regional strategy. Support annual sustainability reporting.
Lead/participate in project Sustainability launch meetings, charrettes, 1As, and design reviews to promote Turner Sustainability offerings, lend Sustainability expertise, and enhance project outcomes.
Conduct regular project site visits and Sustainability status reviews for both client and Turner requirements.
Increase employee awareness of key Sustainability program elements and promote implementation within daily activities. Inspire local project teams with sustainable ideas and opportunities to implement at broader scale.
Assess effectiveness and impact of Sustainability program for opportunities for continuous improvement.
Leverage company expertise (e.g., SourceBlue, Turner Engineering Group (TEG), and others) to support client requests as required.
Participate as active influencer in external organizations, conferences, and events beneficial to community engagement, continued learning, program expansion, and business development.
Develop and manage relationships with sustainability-related subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, manufacturers, designers, and clients to advance common Sustainability goals.
Maintain knowledge of market and industry trends related to Sustainability and Resilience, including rating system updates and code changes.
Exhibit full understanding of local and state climate goals and legislation.
Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.