Sustainability Manager

Turner Construction Company is seeking a Sustainability Manager in Augusta, GA. The role involves leading sustainability initiatives, coaching project teams, and developing relationships with stakeholders to promote sustainability goals. Key responsibilities include implementing programs, engaging in project sustainability certification, and conducting project reviews. The position requires collaboration with various teams and staying updated on industry trends. Turner emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion within its workforce.
Division: Atlanta Main

Project Location(s): Augusta, GA 30904 USA

Minimum Years Experience:

Travel Involved:

Job Type: Regular

Job Classification: Experienced

Education:

Job Family: Construction

Compensation: Salaried Exempt

If you picture yourself doing great things that make a difference in the lives of others, Turner is the place to be. Turner Construction is an industry leading commercial construction general contractor with a 120-year history spanning iconic projects around the globe, including 10 of the world's 100 tallest buildings.

Turner is committed to sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone feels connected, sees themselves represented at all levels of the company, and feels supported to reach their ultimate potential. Turner builds some of the most ambitious projects in the world. The technical expertise of our people makes us a recognized leader in many markets. Our projects are well known. Our people set us apart. We inspire greatness. Can you picture yourself at Turner? If so, apply and let’s do great things together!

Position Description:

Lead and coordinate sustainability related activities within business unit or market segment. Serve as subject matter expert and coach project teams and leadership on related initiatives.

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.


Physical Demands:


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


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to be mobile. Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders, and negotiate work areas under construction. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee regularly travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances, and occasionally performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or

off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer —minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

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