Job Description

Description

Sustainability Manager

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Req #: R134584

Location: AE - Abu Dhabi

Category: Design/Architecture/CAD/Drafting

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Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Sustainability Manager to join our team! In this role you will get to work with a variety of stakeholders to proactively manage, collaborate, and coordinate all sustainability objectives on a world class development in Abu Dhabi to meet the client's project charter.

What You'll Be Doing:

Provide qualified technical sustainability support for Projects to enable achievement of sustainability goals and targets

Prepare and deliver training to Project teams at kick-off and early project stages

Assist with all aspects of registration to enable projects to obtain required licenses / permits/ approvals from authorities or certifying bodies (e.g. UPC, GORD, MME etc.)

Coordinate with authorities, certifying bodies and Clients to enable approvals / permits on technical deliverables

Oversee the successful achievement of sustainability scope during Project design and construction supervision

Prepare and / or review technical studies, reports, plans, narratives and supporting documentation to ensure achievement of sustainability deliverables and targets

Provide technical input during design, tendering and construction supervision

Review deliverables prepared by consultants and contractors for accuracy and quality

Respond to RFIs and other technical queries and coordinate with stakeholders to obtain information as required

Conduct design and construction audits and site inspections and monitor implementation of corrective actions

Coordinate and participate in meetings with Client, environmental agencies, consultants and contractors

Prepare meeting minutes, progress reports and presentations; deliver presentations

Prepare scopes of work, task orders, and conduct evaluations for procurement of sustainability sub-consultants

Monitor the performance of sub-consultants.

Assist with development and administration of process / performance improvement tools for Projects and Facilities

Participate in regional meetings

Assist with coordination and delivery of training and awareness activities

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

Bachelors degree in Architecture or Engineering with at least 15 years of experience (10 years in sustainability role), enabling building and infrastructure Projects to successfully achieve sustainability accreditations.

Accredited in one or more sustainability rating systems (LEED AP, Envision, BREEAM, Green Roads, GSAS, Estidama, AlSa'afat).

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language.

Experience liaising with consultants, contractors, and design and construction teams.

Project management and client interface experience a plus

Project Execution

Provide qualified technical sustainability support for Projects to enable achievement of sustainability goals and targets

Prepare and deliver training to Project teams at kick-off and early project stages

Assist with all aspects of registration to enable projects to obtain required licenses / permits/ approvals from authorities or certifying bodies (e.g. UPC, GORD, MME etc.)

Coordinate with authorities, certifying bodies and Clients to enable approvals / permits on technical deliverables

Oversee the successful achievement of sustainability scope during Project design and construction supervision

Prepare and / or review technical studies, reports, plans, narratives and supporting documentation to ensure achievement of sustainability deliverables and targets

Provide technical input during design, tendering and construction supervision

Review deliverables prepared by consultants and contractors for accuracy and quality

Respond to RFIs and other technical queries and coordinate with stakeholders to obtain information as required

Conduct design and construction audits and site inspections and monitor implementation of corrective actions

Coordinate and participate in meetings with Client, environmental agencies, consultants and contractors

Prepare meeting minutes, progress reports and presentations; deliver presentations

Project Planning

Prepare scopes of work, task orders, and conduct evaluations for procurement of sustainability sub-consultants

Monitor the performance of sub-consultants.

Corporate Support

Assist with development and administration of process / performance improvement tools for Projects and Facilities

Participate in regional meetings

Assist with coordination and delivery of training and awareness activities

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

Bachelors degree in Architecture / Engineering with at least 15 years of experience in sustainability role, enabling building and infrastructure Projects to successfully achieve sustainability accreditations.

Accredited in one or more sustainability rating systems (LEED AP, Envision, BREEAM, Green Roads, GSAS, Estidama, AlSa'afat).

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language.

Experience liaising with consultants, contractors, and design and construction teams.

Program Management Office and client interface experience a plus

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.