Sustainability Manager - Ohio

Turner Construction Company•Columbus, OH

3d•$100,000 - $155,000

About The Position

Lead and coordinate sustainability-related activities within the business unit or market segment, serving as a subject matter expert and coach to project teams and leadership. Implement sustainability and resiliency programs, support projects pursuing sustainable certification or client-driven sustainability goals, and help advance Turner’s sustainability initiatives and strategic pillars. The role involves collaboration with project teams, business unit management, clients, and sustainability-related subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, manufacturers, and designers. The position regularly travels and may involve work at construction sites, offices, and off-site venues.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited degree program and at least 7 years of construction and/or sustainability industry experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
Previous experience with sustainability topics, practices, and processes.
Ability to independently manage competing demands.
Solid problem-solving and analytical-thinking skills.
Ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels, management, subcontractors, and clients.
Management experience and ability to engage people who are not direct reports.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and timely documentation.
Professional verbal and presentation skills, as well as written business communication skills.
Active listening, responsiveness, and strong follow-up practices.
Familiarity with basic lean concepts and continuous-improvement methods and tools.
Ability to embrace change and learn processes, information, and technology enhancements quickly.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, internet navigation, and database applications.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including climbing stairs and ladders, negotiating construction work areas, and regularly lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.
Ability to travel and occasionally work at construction sites, offices, or off-site venues.

Nice To Haves

Construction operations experience.
LEED Professional Accreditation administered by the Green Building Certification Institute, or accreditation under another relevant green building rating system.
Project management experience.

Responsibilities

Implement sustainability and resiliency programs through workshops, training, coaching, and knowledge sharing.
Promote Turner’s sustainability strategic pillars and concepts through targeted conversations and training with project teams and business unit management.
Develop relationships with sustainability-related subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, manufacturers, designers, and clients to advance common goals.
Support business development sales pursuits and client engagement.
Engage with projects pursuing sustainable certification or client-driven sustainability goals.
Contribute subject-matter expertise to sustainability charrette meetings for new projects pursuing sustainable certification.
Provide resources and direction to employees seeking or maintaining sustainability accreditation.
Work with business units to identify good practices and share improvement efforts with business units and Sustainability Managers.
Support Operations with sustainability-related setup items during Project Launch activities.
Communicate with business unit management about project status, Turner sustainability initiatives, training opportunities, and trends.
Conduct regular project reviews, establish measurable sustainability improvement goals, and guide project teams participating in the Metering Program, including project setup and data quality control review.
Monitor market and industry trends related to sustainability and resilience, including rating-system updates and code changes.
Maintain the Green Building Database and Resilient Project Info Sheets.
Collaborate with the Operations Manager to administer the Turner Green Zone checklist.
Foster engagement within business units, create and lead green teams, and establish and track annual team goals.
Attend Turner’s national sustainability meeting.
Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.