Black & Veatch • Arlington, VA 22212
Job #2724444261
Sustainability Strategist
Date: Aug 22, 2024
US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.
As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 104727
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes
Why Black and Veatch
Recognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work , Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.
At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.
The Opportunity
As a Sustainability Strategist , you will have the opportunity to:
Be responsible for analyzing, reporting on and driving Black & Veatch's sustainability performance
Primarily focus on enhancing the quality and completeness of Black & Veatch's ESG data to support regulatory compliance and reporting and business decisions to improve carbon, water, waste and nature impacts
Work closely with a wide range of groups within the organization, including the Market Sectors, BV Operations, Global Real Estate, Human Resources, the CIO's Office, Marketing and more, to gather data, develop recommendations and implement sustainability performance improvements
Support development and implementation of vision and strategies on sustainability related projects
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about sustainability and wants to make a positive impact on the environment. The successful candidate will be able to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
The Team
As part of BV Enterprise Evolution , you will have the opportunity to drive agility, innovation, and hold BV accountable as an organization to our commitment to sustainability. As a member of this team, you are passionate about innovation, growth, client-centric, and work seamlessly across all areas of BV.
Key Responsibilities
Track, analyze and report on global sustainability metrics including greenhouse gas (GHG) location, market-based emissions and ESG metrics
Ensure compliance with applicable frameworks and regulatory requirements
Develop content for annual sustainability reports and collaborate with various stakeholders to manage the report development process
Support evaluation and prioritization of existing and new actions that improve ESG compliance and reporting ranking and performance
Collect, synthesize and report on data measuring performance of existing and new actions against relevant baselines
Identify and trouble-shoot/problem solve issues with data or results including validating data and results
Support KPI tracking of sustainability data and other sustainability target
Support third party assurance for annual GHG emissions, of sustainable operations performance data to meet ESG reporting requirements
Support annual public disclosure of sustainable operations performance data to a variety of regulatory and voluntary reporting platforms
Support and in some cases lead on day-to-day program and project management for key sustainability workstreams for carbon, energy, water, waste
Develop subject-matter expertise on industry best practices around carbon accounting and net zero targets inclusive of Scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions and environmental sustainability priorities (i.e. carbon, water, waste, nature)
Assist with creation/modification of presentations, spreadsheets, standard operating procedures, and various documentation
Collaborate with colleagues to develop training content and programs supporting net zero emissions, waste reduction and water conservation
Support employee engagement and knowledge share about sustainability through multiple channels include the BV Sustainability Community Teams channel, Viva engage, and virtual and in-person events
Support and drive expanded use of the NetZero Cloud sustainability software platform to calculate BV's carbon footprint and track other sustainability metrics
Creation of executive communication through PowerPoint presentations
Serve as subject matter expert and provide guidance to teams who are working on sustainability projects for Black & Veatch
Management Responsibilities
Individual Contributor
Preferred Qualifications
3+ years of experience in sustainability analysis or related field
Experience with relevant analytic techniques (e.g. life-cycle analysis, carbon accounting)
Experience and knowledge of decarbonization pathways relevant to global professional services organizations and construction firms
A qualification or certification in greenhouse gas accounting (i.e., GHG management institute certification, GHG accounting graduate certificate)
Project Management experience (PMP or equivalent a plus)
Audit Readiness and remediation experience
Strong attention to detail and well-developed project management, process ownership and organizational skills.
Highly motivated with a strong work ethic
Experience with Greenhouse Gas accounting best practices, protocol standards and GHG emissions reporting
Knowledge of global ESG reporting standards and evolving climate regulations
Experience with sustainability reporting frameworks such as GRI, CDP, EcoVadis
Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Minimum Qualifications
8+ years of experience in Program Management, Strategic Initiatives, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Consulting, or other related experience
Undergraduate degree in sustainability, environmental engineering/science, economics, finance, business, or related fields
Demonstrated critical thinking, analytical skills and ability to interpret complex data
Strong project and program management skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams and drive outcomes
Superb written and oral communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to vertically and horizontally across the organization Demonstrated service excellence and a collaborative style
Passion for environmentalism and a basic understanding of sustainability topics and criteria
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Hybrid work schedule: 3 days in office and 2 days remote
Typical office environment Including sitting, walking, talking, hearing, reading, writing, keyboarding, driving, filing, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, standing for extended periods of time, lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds.Typical office environment Including sitting, walking, talking, hearing, reading, writing, keyboarding, driving, filing, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, standing for extended periods of time, lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds.
Salary Plan
ENS: Eng & Technical Specialties
Job Grade
132
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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
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