Sustainability Specialist at Gilbane Building Company

Rochester, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sustainability Reporting, Carbon Emissions Tracking, Regulatory Compliance, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Collaboration, LEED Creditation, Risk Mitigation, Process Automation, Project Management, ESG Software Management

Industry

Construction

Description

Overview Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a Sustainability Specialist to manage sustainability scorecards (CDP, EcoVadis, GRESB), tracks and manages Scope 1, 2, and 3 carbon emissions, ensures compliance with regulations, and collaborates with stakeholders to advance sustainability initiatives. This position will initially serve to support LEED creditation project on a significant healthcare project. Who are we? As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more! We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Who are you? You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane’s core value of Caring and “People First” workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You’re a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You’re someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions. Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship. What’s in it for you? Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader. Responsibilities Organizes, collects, analyzes, and reports sustainability data Maintains and updates sustainability scorecards (CDP, EcoVadis, GRESB) Tracks and reports sustainability trends and metrics Ensures compliance with local, national, and international sustainability regulations Stays updated on changes in sustainability regulations and standards Assists with SPTi plan and target development Monitors and tracks utility usage across the portfolio Reports progress against SBTi targets and suggests improvements Identifies opportunities for energy and resource efficiency improvements Acts as a liaison with ESG Software providers and Gilbane Technology Group Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to support sustainability initiatives Develops and maintains a knowledge management system for sustainability data and best practices to support updated business development information and case studies Provides training and support to team members on sustainability data and scorecards Oversees the expansion of the HIVE Teams repository of sustainability information Prepares for and participates in audits Qualifications EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Business, Accounting, or related field 3-5 years experience in sustainability, innovation, environmental management, or related field, preferably within the construction industry Or equivalent combination of education and experience KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Detail-oriented and accurate Ability to identify and mitigate risks Ability to seek efficiencies and automation on a continuous improvement basis Ability to manage multiple projects accurately and consistently Commitment to sustainability and the environment Strong knowledge of EcoVadis, SBTi, GRESB, and the Carbon Disclosure Project Knowledge of measuring and tracking enterprise data with high accuracy Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team. For (Insert State) this ranges from $XX,XXX.XX-$XXX,XXX.XX plus benefits and retirement program. Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test. Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.

Responsibilities

Manage sustainability scorecards and track Scope 1, 2, and 3 carbon emissions to ensure regulatory compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to advance sustainability initiatives and support LEED accreditation for healthcare projects.