Senior Sustainability Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Wisconsin.

📋 Description

• Oversee the integration of sustainability initiatives across designated North American projects from the initial development phase through to construction and operational handoff.

• Create and uphold project-specific sustainability plans that detail objectives, requirements, responsibilities, key decisions, and commitments.

• Identify and evaluate sustainability risks and opportunities at the project level.

• Convert sustainability goals into project requirements, milestones, and deliverables.

• Facilitate coordination among internal and external teams during execution.

• Offer sustainability expertise and advice for design and delivery choices.

• Embed sustainability criteria into project scopes, specifications, procurement packages, contracts, budgets, and delivery documents.

• Head green building certifications and other sustainability initiatives for projects.

• Manage consultants, documentation, reviews, and submissions.

• Define data and evidence requirements and track performance against set objectives.

• Maintain project documentation and report significant risks, gaps, or changes.

• Assist with communications directed towards customers, community, and external stakeholders.

• Lead sustainability closeout processes and operational transitions.

• Document project outcomes and insights to enhance future standards, tools, and practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 3–5 years of pertinent experience in sustainability-focused project management, green building, or environmental strategy.

• Proven experience with LEED new construction projects.

• LEED AP certification is preferred.

• Experience in data center design, construction, or engineering is highly advantageous.

• Familiarity with greenhouse gas accounting, energy modeling, and life cycle assessment methodologies.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication abilities for engaging technical teams, business leaders, customers, community-facing teams, and external partners.

• Background in managing cross-functional programs within a matrixed organization.

• Experience in developing or maintaining governance plans and coordinating cost, technical feasibility, and risk-benefit assessments.

• Willingness to travel up to 20% as required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

• Life and AD&D insurance.

• Short- and long-term disability insurance.

• Paid time off.

• Employee assistance programs.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Additional voluntary benefits.

• Competitive total compensation package above market rates.

• Opportunities for recognition, training, and professional development.

• Comprehensive health, welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits.