Sustainability Manager - Ohio
About The Position
The Sustainability Manager leads and coordinates sustainability-related activities within a business unit or market segment, serving as a subject matter expert and coach to project teams and leadership. The role advances sustainability and resiliency programs through training, project support, stakeholder relationships, business development, project reviews, and the tracking of measurable improvement goals. The position also supports projects pursuing sustainable certification or client-specific sustainability goals and helps project teams with sustainability data and resources. The role regularly engages with business unit management, project teams, Operations, clients, and sustainability-related subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, manufacturers, and designers. It stays current on sustainability and resilience trends, rating systems, and code changes; maintains sustainability databases and information sheets; and promotes employee engagement through green teams and annual goals. Travel is required, and work may take place in an office or remote setting, at construction sites, and at 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.
- Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and timely documentation.
- Professional verbal and presentation skills, and 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 quickly adopt processes, information, and technology enhancements.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, internet navigation, and database applications.
- Travel required.
Nice To Haves
- Construction Operations experience.
- LEED Professional Accreditation administered by the Green Building Certification Institute, or another relevant green building rating system accreditation.
- Project management experience.
Responsibilities
- Implement sustainability and resiliency programs through workshops, training, coaching, and knowledge sharing.
- Promote 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 shared goals.
- Support business development sales pursuits and client engagement.
- Engage with projects pursuing sustainable certification or client-driven sustainability goals.
- Serve as a subject matter expert at sustainability charrette meetings for new projects targeting sustainable certification.
- Provide resources and direction to employees seeking or maintaining sustainability accreditation.
- Work with business units to identify best practices and share improvement efforts with business units and Sustainability Managers.
- Participate in Project Launch activities and support Operations with sustainability setup items.
- Communicate project status, Turner sustainability initiatives, training opportunities, and trends to business unit management.
- Conduct regular project status reviews and establish measurable goals for sustainability-related improvements.
- Guide project teams participating in the Metering Program and assist with project setup and data quality control reviews.
- Stay current with sustainability and resilience market and industry trends, 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 yearly team goals.
- Attend Turner’s National sustainability meeting.
- Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) plan.
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account.
- Wellness benefits.
- Voluntary legal plan and identity theft coverage.
- Life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Paid vacation, wellness/sick time, and holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee referral bonuses.
- End-of-year appreciation pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
