AFG Sustainability Director
Minneapolis, MN, US, 55401 Kansas City, MO, US, 64106
Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success.
By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.
Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.
JE Dunn’s Advanced Facilities Group (AFG) combines Mission Critical, Advanced Industries, and Industrial & Manufacturing into one high-performing team focused on cutting-edge work to serve innovative clients on large Industrial & Manufacturing, Data Center, and Semiconductor projects. As part of the Advanced Facilities team, you'll work on some of the most advanced construction projects across the country, growing your career alongside our diverse team of industry professionals.
Role Summary
The AFG Sustainability Director will lead our company's sustainability efforts. This position will be responsible for developing and implementing our Sustainability plan as part of our overall Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, and driving continuous improvement across the organization. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.
Key Role Responsibilities - Core
SUSTAINABILITY LEADERSHIP FAMILY – CORE
- Develops, implements, monitors, and communicates recommendations for an environmental strategy for the company in alignment with the company's overall mission and goals and in partnership with company executive leadership
- Establishes policies, procedures, and metrics to track and report progress towards sustainability goals including A1-A5 carbon emissions lifecycle
- Provides regular updates to leadership team on performance and progress towards sustainability goals
- Responsible for gathering consumption and carbon data, creating a company carbon baseline, and providing reporting on environmental and financial impact of carbon footprint
- Utilizes climate-related scenario analysis (both qualitative and quantitative) to inform strategic initiatives
- Collaborates with internal stakeholders and Executive Leadership Team to integrate sustainability considerations into business decisions and operations
- Reviews and analyzes environmental risks and opportunities and provides recommendations on risk mitigation and business opportunities
- Manages sustainability reporting and disclosure, including the preparation of sustainability reports and other environmental-related communications
- Develops and implements training programs and initiatives to promote sustainability awareness and education across the organization
- Responsible for implementing and maintaining an Environmental Management System
- Monitors and evaluates regulatory changes related to ESG and ensures compliance with relevant laws and regulations
- Directly supports project delivery (as necessary) related to sustainability strategy, monitoring, reporting as required
- Supports project teams by creating content to respond to RFPs regarding environmental and sustainability information, and/or participant in client interviews as appropriate
- May respond to inquiries on company’s behalf regarding company sustainability goals
- Engages with external stakeholders, including investors, customers, and suppliers, on environmental and sustainability matters
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
- Communication skills, verbal and written – Advanced
- Ability to conduct effective presentations – Advanced
- Proficiency in MS Office – Advanced
- Understanding and proficiency with EPD platforms/dashboards and associated software systems
- Understanding and proficiency of A1-A5 carbon emissions lifecycle.
- Thorough knowledge of environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and reporting frameworks
- Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills
- Experience working with cross-functional teams
- Ability to apply Lean process and philosophy
- Knowledge of the means and methods of construction processes
- Ability to manage budgets, maximize profitability and generate future work through building relationships
- Technical market expert with knowledge of industry trends, innovations, etc.
- Knowledge of project processes and how each supports the successful completion of a project
- Ability to build relationships with team members that transcend a project
- Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, sustainability, engineering, architecture, or related field (Required)
- Master’s degree (Preferred)
- In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered
Experience
- 10+ years, sustainability or environmental management experience preferably in the construction or related industry (Preferred)
- 5+ years experience leading matrixed reporting relationships (Preferred)
Working Environment
- Valid and unrestricted drivers license required
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
- May require periods of travel
- Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs
- May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)
- Assignment location may include project sites and/or in the office
- Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
- Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling
Benefits Information
Base compensation for the AFG Sustainability Director role in Minnesota is between $158,000 and $198,000, depending on experience, and may be more than this range for candidates with exceptional experience and a demonstrated history of successful performance. In addition to base salary, the role is eligible to receive a target bonus based on both individual and company performance.
This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.
JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to accommodations@jedunn.com
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Why People Work Here
At JE Dunn we offer our employees an inspired place to enrich their life and the lives of those around them
Building on our rich history, our employee owners are shaping the future of JE Dunn. In our team-focused environment we do life together and are generously rewarded for our efforts
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Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis