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Sustainability Specialist

Job Locations US-RI-Providence | US-VA-Arlington | US-IL-Chicago | US-MA-Boston | US-OH-Columbus | US-CA-San Jose | US-NY-New York

Requisition ID

2024-9727

Category

Project Management

Overview

Gilbane Building Company is seeking a dedicated Sustainability Specialist to drive our sustainability initiatives and contribute to our commitment to regenerative community building within the construction industry. As a Sustainability Professional, you will :

B e at the forefront of leading sustainable practices within our organization, contributing significantly to our internal and external collaboration, alignment, and action.

• Evaluate current sustainability practices, collecting and analyzing relevant data (e.g., waste, energy, water, carbon), strategizing for improvement, and implementing initiatives to bolster our sustainability efforts.
• P lay a key role in developing and implementing roadmaps to minimize environmental impact, enhance all types of resource efficiency, and promote best practices throughout our projects and operations.
• This role will report to Gilbane's VP Director of Global Sustainability.

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 to uphold Gilbane's core value of Caring and "People First" workplace culture. You seek to listen 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 budget, timelines, and excellent quality. 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 represent, protect, and promote the sustainable interests of Gilbane, its partners, and its client in relevant matters.

Responsibilities

Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency and integrate renewable energy solutions into construction projects. Evaluate technologies, systems, and materials to optimize energy performance and reduce carbon footprint.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

At Gilbane Building Company, we are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting sustainable practices. Building safer, more environmentally sustainable, and inclusive communities is at the forefront of all we do. Join Gilbane Building Company and contribute to our mission of building a sustainable future. Apply now to make a difference in the construction industry.

Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

For Providence, RI and Columbus, OH this ranges from $84,900.00 - $116,700.00 plus benefits and retirement program.

For Chicago, IL this ranges from $88,900.00 - $122,200.00 plus benefits and retirement program.

For Boston, MA and Arlington, VA this ranges from $94,600.00 - $130,000.00 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.

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