Sr. Global Sustainability Manager

Gilbane Building Company•Boston, MA

2d•$125,000 - $220,000•Remote

About The Position

This role partners across the enterprise to co-create and execute Gilbane’s sustainability framework, ensuring alignment with business strategy, operating models, and long-term value creation. The Senior Manager will integrate sustainability into core business processes, driving measurable outcomes and accelerating progress toward net zero goals. This position can be performed from any U.S. location where Gilbane has an office. As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more! We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. You are a coach/leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset. You provide feedback and guidance to help others excel in their current or future roles. You determine priorities, delegate work, and effectively communicate progress. You establish measures to assess the impact, quality, and timeliness of results while praising successes and sharing lessons learned. You build high performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talented individuals through motivation and discipline to maximize impact on the organization and the individual. You leverage business insights by understanding industry trends, local market/economic conditions, and Gilbane’s business model to make critical decisions and create competitive advantage. You deploy a strategic mindset when considering solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that may develop in the future. Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

Requirements

Significant experience leading enterprise or cross-functional initiatives within a complex organization
Demonstrated success translating strategy into operational execution
Proven ability to influence senior leadership and drive alignment across teams
Strong understanding of sustainability topics including carbon, energy, water, waste, and net zero strategies
Excellent project, program, and change management capabilities
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills across all organizational levels
Ability to navigate and improve existing systems and processes
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

10+ years’ experience in sustainability, operations, transformation, or related fields preferred
Sustainability-related certifications preferred

Responsibilities

Lead execution of the enterprise sustainability framework, embedding sustainability into operations, project delivery, and corporate functions
Translate sustainability strategy and commitments into actionable business practices aligned with Gilbane’s operating model and governance structures
Drive cross-functional collaboration across operations, IT, finance, legal, supply chain, and corporate teams to ensure integrated delivery
Own value realization by ensuring sustainability initiatives deliver measurable business impact, performance transparency, and risk reduction
Lead execution of net zero roadmap including energy, carbon (Scopes 1, 2, and 3), water, and waste initiatives
Identify and remove structural and process barriers to implementation, advancing scalable solutions
Sponsor key transformation initiatives and ensure disciplined, risk-managed execution
Align internal execution with external reporting and disclosure requirements (e.g., CDP, GRESB, EcoVadis, SBTi)
Build, lead, and develop high-performing teams and cross-functional working groups
Foster an inclusive and engaging work environment that motivates and develops talent
Coach and develop employees, strengthening organizational capability and succession readiness
Translate enterprise strategy into clear expectations, priorities, and performance outcomes
Influence senior stakeholders and support enterprise governance and decision-making forums