Sustainability Manager

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for leading utility management projects with a focus on advancing sustainability and operational efficiency. Champion initiatives that monitor and analyze energy, water, and waste usage trends to identify and implement opportunities for cost savings and consumption reduction. Collaborate across teams to set and achieve measurable sustainability goals, ensuring our facilities operate efficiently while supporting the company’s environmental commitments.

• Establish utility project objectives and manage collaboration efforts with suppliers on all company utilities and systems to ensure manageable cost.
• Provide input/feedback based on manageability, variation analysis, and philosophy; plan, organize and schedule project activities and assignments; coordinate and present activities with management and other organizations.
• Manage electric, gas and water systems to ensure that infrastructure is up-to-date, inspect facilities, and order maintenance repairs as necessary.
• Read all consumption meters to analyze data and provide recommendations.
• Understand and review utility rate structures.
• Guide and determine utility infrastructure processes, methodology, discrete utility operations and associated standards to be used for sub-metering and management.
• Oversee projects, communicate changes and budget projections for new projects; analyze system performance and make necessary process improvement recommendations to keep tasks on target. Create cost-benefit analysis on applicable projects.
• Provide technical guidance to initiate and drive Root Cause / Corrective Action (RCCA) on issues related to systems, material, equipment, specifications and processes.
• Identify and communicate recommendations regarding supplier or maintenance arrangements for improvements and equipment flow.
• Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarize progress of work performed.
• Collaborate and partner with utility industry, regulatory agencies and internal customers.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement sustainable utility solutions (e.g., renewable energy, energy-efficient equipment, water conservation technologies) to reduce the company’s environmental footprint and support corporate sustainability goals.
• Monitor and report on utility usage trends to identify opportunities for energy and water savings, waste reduction, and process optimization.
• Lead initiatives to achieve and maintain relevant environmental certifications (e.g., LEED, ENERGY STAR) for facilities and operations.
• Research, apply for, and manage utility/energy rebates, credits, and tax incentives available at local, state, and federal levels to maximize financial returns on sustainability investments.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes, incentive programs, and emerging technologies that impact utility management and sustainability in the aviation industry.
• Develop business cases and cost-benefit analyses for sustainability projects, incorporating available financial incentives and projected environmental impact.
• Collaborate with finance, legal, and compliance teams to ensure proper documentation and reporting of sustainability initiatives and financial benefits.
• Partner with external agencies, utility providers, and industry groups to stay informed about best practices and new opportunities for sustainable utility management.
• Educate and engage internal stakeholders on the benefits of sustainable practices and the financial advantages of utility improvements.
• Integrate sustainability metrics into utility project planning, execution, and performance reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement by benchmarking against industry standards and implementing lessons learned from completed projects.

Bachelor’s degree required in Business Management, Construction Management, Environmental Health and Safety, Engineering, or related field.

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience required, preferably in the utility industry.

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Quickly grasps new concepts when faced with unfamiliar tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of…