Position OverviewThis position can be based remotely or hybrid if located near Milwaukee, WI.Vantage is seeking an experienced Senior Sustainability Specialist to lead the integration of sustainability across assigned North American development projects. As a key member of the North America Sustainability team, this role translates regional sustainability strategy, commitments, and local priorities into clear project-level objectives, requirements, and execution plans.
Working cross-functionally from early project planning through design, construction, and operational handoff, the Senior Sustainability Specialist will identify sustainability risks and opportunities, establish project-specific priorities, coordinate implementation, and monitor progress against approved objectives. The role provides sustainability expertise and guidance while partnering closely with engineering, development, construction, operations, and other teams responsible for technical design and execution.
The ideal candidate combines sustainability expertise with strong project and stakeholder management skills and can effectively translate complex sustainability considerations into practical business and project requirements. This individual will help ensure sustainability commitments are technically supported, integrated into project decisions, documented through delivery, and positioned to create long-term value for Vantage, its customers, and the communities where we operate.
Essential Job Functions:- Lead integration of sustainability across assigned North American projects from early development through construction and operational handoff.
- Develop and maintain project-specific sustainability plans that define objectives, requirements, responsibilities, key decisions, and commitments.
- Identify and assess project-level sustainability risks and opportunities, incorporating site, regulatory, community, customer, and business considerations.
- Translate sustainability objectives into actionable project requirements, milestones, and deliverables, coordinating execution across internal and external teams.
- Provide sustainability expertise and guidance to support design and delivery decisions while partnering with engineering and other technical teams responsible for technical analysis and execution.
- Integrate sustainability requirements into project scopes, specifications, procurement packages, contracts, budgets, and other delivery documents in partnership with accountable teams.
- Lead delivery of green building certifications and other project sustainability initiatives, coordinating consultants, documentation, reviews, and submissions.
- Establish data and evidence requirements, monitor performance against approved objectives, maintain project records, and escalate material risks, gaps, or changes.
- Support project-related customer, community, and external communications with accurate, technically supported sustainability information.
- Lead sustainability closeout and operational handoff, capturing project outcomes and lessons learned to strengthen future standards, tools, and practices.
Job Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Science, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of edu cation and experience.
- 3-5 years of relevant experience in sustainability-related project management, green building, or environmental strategy.
- Experience working on LEED new construction projects; LEED AP preferred.
- Experience working in data center design, construction, or engineering is a strong plus.
- Understanding of greenhouse gas accounting, energy modeling, and life cycle assessment methodologies.
- Highly analytical with strong problem-solving capabilities.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate project sustainability requirements and results to technical teams, business leaders, customers, community-facing teams, and external partners
- Experience managing cross-functional programs in a matrixed organization where execution is distributed across multiple accountable teams.
- Experience developing or maintaining governance plans, and coordinating cost, technical feasibility, and risk-benefit evaluations.
- Travel up to 20% as needed to support program implementation and business needs.
Additional Details- Salary Range: $105,000 - $120,000 Base + Bonus (this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations)
- This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.
- Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.
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