Environmental Program Manager- Maritime Building Energy Program

Environmental Program Manager
- Maritime Building Energy Program

Port of Seattle | Posted Mar 9

As an Environmental Program Manager, you will help lead the Port of Seattle’s Maritime Building Energy program to achieve the Port’s Century Agenda and Maritime Climate and Air Action Plan. You will use your expert knowledge of building energy program management and building systems to lead resource efficiency and decarbonization programs and strategy development for the Port’s 80+ buildings and facilities across 12 campuses.

• Manage complex, high‑visibility, and politically sensitive projects/programs, exercising sound judgment within established policies and procedures.
• Lead compliance with Washington State’s Clean Buildings Performance Standard (CBPS), Seattle Energy Code, Benchmarking requirements, Building Tune‑Up Law, and Building Emissions Performance Standard (BEPS), serving as the responsible compliance lead.
• Review project designs and specifications and develop resource conservation and decarbonization strategies using data tracking, analysis, and financial metrics.
• Collaborate with representatives across the Port’s Maritime lines of business to advance sustainable building outcomes and provide responsive support.
• Communicate complex technical information to senior leadership, elected officials, and members of the public, clearly conveying relevance, risks, and opportunities.
• Coordinate building system studies, analyses, and environmental review processes to ensure environmental sustainability and regulatory compliance.
• Develop data‑driven recommendations and represent the Port’s interests with state, federal, tribal, and local regulatory agencies and stakeholders.
• Direct consultants and contractors; develop contracts; manage consultant budgets; provide lead direction to Environmental Management Specialists (EMS), Senior EMS employees, and/or interns; and facilitate meetings, negotiations, and additional Maritime Environment and Sustainability initiatives.

• Experienced – Four (4) years of professional experience in environmental, sustainability, and/or built environment fields.
• Desired – Bachelor’s degree in environmental or physical sciences, sustainability, engineering, economics, environmental management, sustainable building science, architecture, planning, or policy; three years of professional experience in building energy use analysis; credentials required to be a “qualified person” as defined by the Washington State’s Clean Building Performance Standard.
• Committed to Equity – Apply equity and exemplify Port values in all aspects of your work.
• Strategic Project & Compliance Leadership – Lead complex, high‑visibility, and politically sensitive projects and regulatory compliance initiatives; align resources, timelines, and metrics to achieve organizational goals; use data to demonstrate progress; anticipate barriers; develop practical, innovative solutions; deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Regulatory & Technical Expertise – Advanced knowledge of building energy management, building systems, environmental sustainability, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations; monitor regulatory changes; assess impacts to the Port; apply expertise in construction, engineering, contract management, and climate initiatives to ensure compliance and performance.
• Data‑Driven Analysis & Decision Support – Analyze complex research, building performance data, and financial metrics to develop clear, actionable recommendations; evaluate alternatives, assess risk, inform strategic decision‑making for sustainable building outcomes.
• Effective Communication & Stakeholder Engagement – Communicate complex technical information clearly and persuasively to senior leadership, elected officials, regulators, and the public; listen to stakeholders’ needs; tailor messaging appropriately; support informed discussions, negotiations, and decision‑making.
• Influence & Collaboration – Lead and influence cross‑functional teams, consultants, and stakeholders without direct authority; foster collaboration across Maritime lines of business; provide guidance to EMS, Senior EMS employees, and interns;…