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Position Overview:

Overview

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world’s most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest growing Project, Cost, and Sustainability consultancies in America. We’re ranked in the ENR Top 20 and with over 50 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year to year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are endless! In this role, you will be a member of our rapidly growing Energy and Sustainability Division. This position is a great opportunity to join an industry leader in the Los Angeles, CA area.

The Senior Sustainability Manager position is senior-level position responsible for providing hands-on project delivery and program-level oversight of sustainability and climate services, specifically: strategic sustainability planning, climate action, resilience and climate adaptation, solid waste, energy, water, equity and inclusion, sustainable procurement, and corporate social responsibility/ESG. Services are provided for a variety of clients and projects managed by Cumming. This position will directly support clients in the transportation, education, and commercial sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of sustainability, climate, and environmental related services for a large transportation agency client, including delivering technical services, providing advice and assistance, and attending client meetings.
• Implement and manage projects and programs and supervise sustainability team members.
• Serve as a technical resource to clients and provide advice on program direction related to sustainability and climate projects.
• Facilitate client strategic planning efforts and provide subject-matter expert input.
• Proven experience to diplomatically resolve issues through understanding conflicting inputs, achieving alignment, and proposing go-forward solutions.
• Develop annual report documents, communication pieces, and other internal and external communications related to sustainability programs and projects.
• Develop tools, databases, and other tracking mechanisms to support sustainability program implementation and assessment.
• Assess existing client sustainability and environmental programs and identify areas of opportunity and innovation.
• Focus on collaboration and business development by seeking and building upon partnerships within the client relationships with external parties.
• Provide regional, state, and national thought leadership in technology & sustainability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Sciences, Engineering or related field from an accredited four-year college or university.
• 10+ years’ of experience in the area of sustainability, climate action, environmental compliance, energy, or related field.
• Excellence in clear, well-documented, and transparent accounting of all aspects of projects from budgeting and financing strategies to communication of outcomes.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in sustainability and climate technology, applications, industry trends, and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to engage partners in new solutions applicable within a Consulting environment as an Owner’s Representative.
• Prior experience in director or senior level role.
• LEED Accredited Professional, Envision Sustainability Professional, or ISSP Sustainability Certifications preferred.

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