Sr. Global Sustainability Manager

This role partners across the enterprise to co-create and execute Gilbane's sustainability framework, ensuring alignment with business strategy, operating models, and long-term value creation. The Senior Manager will integrate sustainability into core business processes, driving measurable outcomes and accelerating progress toward net zero goals.

***This position can be performed from any U.S. location where Gilbane has an office.***

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 a coach/leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset. You provide feedback and guidance to help others excel in their current or future roles. You determine priorities, delegate work, and effectively communicate progress. You establish measures to assess the impact, quality, and timeliness of results while praising successes and sharing lessons learned. You build high performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talented individuals through motivation and discipline to maximize impact on the organization and the individual.

You leverage business insights by understanding industry trends, local market/economic conditions, and Gilbane's business model to make critical decisions and create competitive advantage. You deploy a strategic mindset when considering solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that may develop in the future.

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 protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.

Lead execution of the enterprise sustainability framework, embedding sustainability into operations, project delivery, and corporate functions
• Translate sustainability strategy and commitments into actionable business practices aligned with Gilbane's operating model and governance structures
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across operations, IT, finance, legal, supply chain, and corporate teams to ensure integrated delivery
• Own value realization by ensuring sustainability initiatives deliver measurable business impact, performance transparency, and risk reduction
• Lead execution of net zero roadmap including energy, carbon (Scopes 1, 2, and 3), water, and waste initiatives
• Identify and remove structural and process barriers to implementation, advancing scalable solutions
• Sponsor key transformation initiatives and ensure disciplined, risk-managed execution
• Align internal execution with external reporting and disclosure requirements (e.g., CDP, GRESB, EcoVadis, SBTi)

• Build, lead, and develop high-performing teams and cross-functional working groups
• Foster an inclusive and engaging work environment that motivates and develops talent
• Coach and develop employees, strengthening organizational capability and succession readiness
• Translate enterprise strategy into clear expectations, priorities, and performance outcomes
• Influence senior stakeholders and support enterprise governance and decision-making forums

• Strategic Mindset - Applies a broad, enterprise perspective to drive long-term performance and opportunity
• Business Insight - Leverages market, operational, and financial insights to inform decision-making
• Emotional Intelligence - Builds strong relationships and navigates complexity effectively
• Team Accountability - Drives performance through clear expectations, measurement, and follow-through
• Coaching & Development - Develops talent and builds organizational capability

• Significant experience leading enterprise or cross-functional initiatives within a complex organization
• Demonstrated success translating strategy into operational execution
• 10+ years' experience in sustainability, operations, transformation, or related fields preferred
• Proven ability to influence senior leadership and drive alignment across teams

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of sustainability topics including carbon, energy, water, waste, and net zero strategies
• Excellent project, program, and change management capabilities
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills across all organizational levels
• Ability to navigate and improve existing systems and processes

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Sustainability-related certifications preferred

This position can be performed from any U.S. location where Gilbane has an office. Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

The pay ranges from $125,000.00-$220,000.00 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. Click here to view the physical demands and working conditions required to perform this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

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