Sustainability Specialist
About The Position
Gilbane is seeking a Sustainability Specialist to manage sustainability scorecards (CDP, EcoVadis, GRESB), track and manage Scope 1, 2, and 3 carbon emissions, ensure compliance with regulations, and collaborate with stakeholders to advance sustainability initiatives. This position will initially serve to support LEED accreditation on a significant healthcare project. 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. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Business, Accounting, or related field
- 3-5 years experience in sustainability, innovation, environmental management, or related field, preferably within the construction industry
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Detail-oriented and accurate
- Ability to identify and mitigate risks
- Ability to seek efficiencies and automation on a continuous improvement basis
- Ability to manage multiple projects accurately and consistently
- Commitment to sustainability and the environment
- Strong knowledge of EcoVadis, SBTi, GRESB, and the Carbon Disclosure Project
- Knowledge of measuring and tracking enterprise data with high accuracy
Responsibilities
- Organizes, collects, analyzes, and reports sustainability data
- Maintains and updates sustainability scorecards (CDP, EcoVadis, GRESB)
- Tracks and reports sustainability trends and metrics
- Ensures compliance with local, national, and international sustainability regulations
- Stays updated on changes in sustainability regulations and standards
- Assists with SPTi plan and target development
- Monitors and tracks utility usage across the portfolio
- Reports progress against SBTi targets and suggests improvements
- Identifies opportunities for energy and resource efficiency improvements
- Acts as a liaison with ESG Software providers and Gilbane Technology Group
- Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to support sustainability initiatives
- Develops and maintains a knowledge management system for sustainability data and best practices to support updated business development information and case studies
- Provides training and support to team members on sustainability data and scorecards
- Oversees the expansion of the HIVE Teams repository of sustainability information
- Prepares for and participates in audits
Benefits
- Competitive health and welfare benefits
- Generous profit-sharing/401k plan
- Investment in employees’ education through Gilbane University
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
