Sustainability Program Director

1 week ago

Seattle, Washington, United States OAC Services Inc. Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sustainability Program Manager to join our team at OAC Services Inc. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for developing and implementing cutting-edge sustainability initiatives that drive real-world change in the construction industry.

Key Responsibilities
  • Sustainability Management
    • Provide expert guidance on sustainability and environmental best practices to clients and internal stakeholders.
    • Assess and enhance existing sustainability programs to identify areas of opportunity and innovation.
    • Develop and implement building, campus, and organization-level sustainability and net zero carbon strategies.
    • Collaborate with clients and internal teams to provide technical expertise on climate, carbon, energy, water, waste, and health and wellness initiatives.
    • Facilitate sustainability workshops and client strategic planning efforts to advance projects and programs.
    • Implement and manage sustainability projects and programs, ensuring successful project execution and compliance.
    • Develop and maintain annual report documents, communication pieces, and other internal and external communications related to sustainability programs and projects.
    • Develop tools, databases, and tracking mechanisms to support sustainability program implementation and assessment.
  • Project Management
    • Oversee planning, design, budget, schedule, forecast, reporting, and turnover of sustainability and construction projects.
    • Define and manage projects that support program goals, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery.
    • Manage project risk, schedule, and budget throughout the project lifecycle.
    • Contribute to the development of program processes and tools that facilitate consistency and quality execution across the program.
    • Guide program design development and construction schedules through applicable funding requirements and government processes.
    • Participate in procurement strategies and delivery of FF&E or other segments of the client's budget program-wide to ensure sustainability is accounted for.
    • Outline, analyze, and develop program objectives and strategies for delivery.
    • Participate in design and specification development, warranty strategies, and other construction documents.
    • Collaborate with internal teams on contract negotiation and development.
    • Lead and participate in sustainability/construction project meetings, serving as liaison between the owner, general contractor, designer, and sustainability consultant (if applicable).
  • Team Management
    • Provide clear direction and leadership to the Sustainability Task Force (STF).
    • Lead the STF and engage with the Executive Sponsor to obtain approval on annual budget and proposed initiatives.
    • Establish an annual budget and manage to the budget throughout the year.
    • Develop a resourcing plan for the STF.
  • Sustainability Services
    • Develop and mentor staff as needed.
    • Develop and manage a resourcing plan.
    • Directly supervise and review performance of employees or consultants (if applicable).
    • Facilitate involvement of key stakeholders at appropriate levels and times.
    • Facilitate and reconcile differences using conflict resolution techniques.
    • Monitor performance of self, individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
    • Motivate, develop, and direct teams.
  • Client Development and Management/Business Development
    • Develop and execute a sustainability business plan and market strategies in collaboration with the VP of marketing and approval from the Executive Team.
    • Establish a sustainability group at OAC, providing job descriptions and career development pathways for members of the group.
    • Build new and maintain existing relationships with sustainability clients/partners/stakeholders, resulting in new project opportunities, leading pursuits, and winning projects.
    • Lead in developing and executing a go-to-market strategy for OAC sustainability.
    • Work with Marketing to develop outreach collateral for use in future pursuits.
    • Participate and be a thought leader in sustainability for OAC industry and professional associations and events as the OAC representative for sustainability.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Environmental Sciences, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 10 years' project, construction, or sustainability management experience or equivalent.
  • 3 years' experience in management of professional staff and internal teams.
  • Professional accreditation or certification required (e.g., PMP, LEED, AIA, PE, GCCM, DBIA).
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, with high proficiency in Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, and Excel.
  • Experience with Construction Software, including Bluebeam.
  • Experience with built environment sustainability certifications (e.g., LEED, ILFI, Fitwel, WELL, Salmon-Safe, Green Roads, Passive House).
  • Experience with carbon accounting and LCA software (e.g., EC3, OneClick LCA, TALLY, Athena).
  • Must be able to pass a motor vehicle record check and comply with OAC's motor vehicle policy.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Microsoft Project experience.
  • Experience in project management of multiple, overlapping, and coordinated projects.
  • Excellent interpersonal, leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Experience building, maintaining, and expanding client relationships.
  • Proven effective project management of multiple, overlapping, coordinated projects.
  • Effective use of Building Information Modeling (BIM).

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