Sustainability Manager

Overview

We are looking to identify a talented sustainability professional with a personal and professional interest in executing sustainability on large construction projects. This individual will be responsible for implementing sustainability on a highly visible, state‑of‑the‑art project in Dallas, TX. This is a great opportunity for a candidate interested in making a positive impact on the largest construction project currently in Texas.

• Lead the successful implementation of green building certifications on construction projects including LEED, SITES, and the City of Dallas Comprehensive Environmental and Climate Action Plan (CECAP).
• Develop and implement construction sustainability plans including construction waste management, construction indoor air quality, and construction stormwater.
• Perform regular job‑site inspections documenting compliance with the requirements of these and other sustainability plans.
• Develop and maintain forms, templates, and procedures required for the successful delivery of green building certification, including preparing applications and documentation for submittal to certifying agency and response to comments.
• Lead green building certification coordination meetings, both internal and client‑facing, and develop reports necessary to communicate status of sustainability program.
• Participate in the pre‑construction process and advise on construction phase feasibility, cost, and schedule impact for specific strategy/credit achievement.
• Contribute to development of sustainability elements of project budget and Change Order Management.
• Manage tracking and reporting of job‑site carbon emissions and water consumption.
• Manage process and requirements as related to submittal review, inspections, and completion of final documentation as required by sustainability rating system or contractual obligations.
• Ensure drawings and specifications properly relate to sustainability rating systems and programs, review contract drawings and subcontract information.
• Participate in Subcontractor Trade Coordination meetings, Preconstruction meetings (e.g., project launch), and submittal review meetings.

• BA/BS in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Sustainability, Environmental or relevant curriculum and 6 years of construction experience in a sustainability role or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• LEED Accreditation.

• Advanced degree or experience focusing on construction sustainability or related practices.
• Experience with embodied carbon accounting.
• Experience in construction administration and/or management.
• Strong knowledge of applicable codes and sustainability‑focused regulations.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Experience with construction project documentation and applicable software packages.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.

• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre‑employment substance abuse test.
• This position is not hybrid nor remote.
• This position may include relocation.
• Salary range is based on experience in this role, including large public project and convention center work.
• Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $98,525 to $182,272.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.