Sustainability Manager - Atlanta

Turner Construction is seeking a Sustainability Manager in Atlanta, GA, to lead sustainability initiatives within the business unit. Responsibilities include implementing sustainability programs, coaching project teams, and engaging with clients and subcontractors. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of experience in construction or sustainability. Key qualifications include LEED accreditation and project management experience.
Division:
Atlanta Main

Project Location(s):
Atlanta, GA 30301 USA

Minimum Years Experience:

Travel Involved:

Job Type:
Regular

Job Classification:
Experienced

Education:

Job Family:
Construction

Compensation:
Salaried Exempt

Position Description:Lead and coordinatesustainability related activities within business unit or market segment. Serveas subject matter expert and coach project teams and leadership on relatedinitiatives.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:
Implement sustainability and resiliency programs through workshops, training, coaching, and knowledge sharing.Communicate and promote Sustainability strategic pillars and concepts through targeted conversations and training with project teams and Business Unit (BU) management.Develop relationships with sustainability related subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, manufacturers, designers, and clients to advance common goals.Contribute and support Business Development sales pursuits and client engagement.Active engagement with projects targeting sustainable certification or with client driven specific sustainability centered goals.Contribute as subject matter expert to sustainability charrette (design collaboration) meetings on new projects targeting sustainable certification.Offer resources and provide direction to employees seeking or maintaining sustainability accreditation.Work with BUs to ascertain great practices and share improvement efforts with business units and Sustainability Managers (SM).Participate in Project Launch activities, supporting Operations with related sustainability set up items.Communicate with BU management about project status, Turner sustainability initiatives, training opportunities, and trends.Conduct regular project reviews of project status and establish measurable goals for sustainability related improvements.Engage and guide project teams participating in Metering Program, assist in project set up and quality control review of data.Stay current with market and industry trends related to sustainability and resilience, including rating system update s and code changes.Maintain Green Building Database and Resilient Project Info Sheets.Collaborate with Operations Manager to administer Turner Green Zone checklist.Foster engagement within BUs, create and lead "green teams," and establish and track yearly team goals.Attend Turner's National sustainability meeting.Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree from accredited degree program and minimum of 7 years of construction and/or sustainability industry experience or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experienceConstruction Operations experience desiredPrevious experience with Sustainability topics, practices, and processesLEED Professional Accreditation administered by Green Building Certification Institute, desired or other relevant green building rating system accreditationProject management experience, desiredIndependently manage competing demandsPossess solid problem solving and analytical thinkingApproachable and effectively interact with all employee levels, management, subcontractors, and clientsManagement experience, able to engage others that are not direct reportsExceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and timely documentationProfessional verbal and presentation skills; written business communication skillsActive listening skills, responsive, and strong follow-up practicesFamiliar with basic lean concepts, and continuous improvement methods and toolsEmbrace change and quick learner to adopt processes, information, and technology enhancementsProficient computer skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, Internet navigation, and database applicationsTravel required

Physical Demands:
The physical demandsdescribed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects,tools, or controls and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee isregularly required to be mobile. Performance of the required duties willrequire physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger useof construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders, and negotiate workareas under construction. The employee frequently views a computer monitor andfrequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by thisjob include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the abilityto adjust focus. The employee regularly travels both short and long distancesvia a variety of conveyances, and occasionally performs work on-site atconstruction work sites, office locations, and/or
off-site venues. Theemployee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally liftand/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:
The work environmentcharacteristics described here are representative of those an employeeencounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employeeregularly works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the workenvironment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performingthe duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work at construction worksites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precariousplaces, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk ofelectrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate toloud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safetypolicies, procedures, and applicable laws.
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