Sustainability Manager

Crown Castle • North Strabane Township, PA

1d • $120,000 - $165,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Sustainability Manager, you will play a leadership role in advancing Crown Castle’s sustainability strategy and reporting. This role is responsible for owning the end-to-end sustainability reporting process, leading enterprise-wide sustainability data collection and related internal control efforts, and driving key initiatives such as carbon markets strategy and energy reduction. You will partner cross-functionally to embed sustainability into business operations while ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, investor expectations, and industry best practices.

Requirements

• 5-8 or more years of experience in sustainability, environmental strategy, or related roles, with demonstrated leadership and ownership of key initiatives
• Strong experience with sustainability reporting frameworks and disclosures
• Experience managing complex data sets and building scalable data processes and controls
• Familiarity with carbon markets, renewable energy procurement, and/or environmental attribute strategies
• Understanding of energy management, utilities, or operational sustainability initiatives
• Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally in a complex, matrixed organization
• Passion for sustainability and a practical understanding of business integration

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and publication of Crown Castle’s annual sustainability report, including content development, data validation, and alignment with leading frameworks (e.g., GRI, SASB, TCFD).
• Own and enhance sustainability data collection processes across the enterprise, partnering with internal stakeholders to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness.
• Support the design, implementation, and ongoing operation of internal controls related to sustainability data, including coordination with internal audit and external assurance providers.
• Develop and execute Crown Castle’s carbon market strategy, including evaluation and procurement of environmental attributes (e.g., RECs, offsets) aligned with company goals.
• Partner with Operations, Finance, and Facilities teams to support utility tracking, energy procurement strategies, and energy efficiency initiatives across the business.
• Monitor evolving sustainability regulations, disclosure requirements, and investor expectations; provide guidance to ensure compliance and proactive positioning.
• Own sustainability ratings and rankings (e.g., ISS, Sustainalytics, MSCI, CDP, EcoVadis), including developing and executing improvement strategies.
• Assess the business case for new or expanded disclosures and provide recommendations to management on participation, prioritization, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with Investor Relations, Communications, Legal, and other stakeholders to ensure consistent, accurate, and compelling sustainability disclosures.
• Identify risks and opportunities related to sustainability factors and develop actionable recommendations to improve performance and reduce risk.
• Drive cross-functional engagement, providing guidance and training to embed sustainability considerations into business processes and decision-making.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans with highly company subsidized premiums and up to $2,000 annual company contribution to your Health Savings Account (HSA base plan for employee and dependents).
• Market-leading 401(k) plan, which includes up to 10% company contributions through our 5% match and 5% profit sharing program (based on employee contributions).
• New-child leave up to 8 weeks of 100% paid leave upon birth or legal adoption of a new child. Birth mothers are eligible for up to 8 weeks of additional 100% paid medical leave.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year of eligible tuition and fees.
• Crown Castle scholarship program awarding up to $10,000 per recipient each year for eligible dependent children of employees and interns.
• Matching charitable contributions to qualified charitable organizations of up to $1,000 per year per teammate.
• Generous paid time-off for eligible full-time employees (minimum 18 days per year based on years of service).
• 10 company holidays plus 2 floating holiday.
• All offices provide free beverages and snacks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior