Assistant Vice President - Sustainable Construction & Supply Chain

Aldar Properties PJSC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established company in real estate is seeking a Sustainability Manager in Abu Dhabi. The individual will lead initiatives on sustainable construction, spearhead sourcing of green materials, and ensure compliance with environmental standards. The role requires at least 8 years of experience in sustainability within the construction industry and a related Bachelor's degree. Proficiency in sustainability assessment tools and excellent project management skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of related experience in sustainability/sustainable design in construction.
• Strong understanding of sustainable projects and green materials.
• Proficiency in sustainability assessment tools like EPD, LCA.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of sustainable construction strategies.
• Develop low carbon construction materials and market intelligence.
• Manage analysis of environmental data from construction sites.

Skills

Sustainable procurement practices

Green materials application

Sustainability assessment tools

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in sustainability, engineering, environment or related field

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

Implementation of sustainable construction and supply chain strategies across all developments and projects, as well as existing portfolio. Lead supply chain engagement to find commercially viable carbon solutions to delver on Aldar’s net zero targets. And support environmental data gathering and assurance for all construction sites

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

§Lead the implementation of sustainable construction and supply chain strategies and plans.

§Develop sustainable procurement requirements and criteria and integrate them into procurement and tendering process.

§Lead the review, development and continuous improvement of policies, standards, guidelines, tools and systems related to embedding sustainability into construction and the supply chain selection, evaluation and development.

§Develop low carbon construction materials and products’ market intelligence, understand supplier market economics, and develop pricing benchmarks.

§Develop a program for supply chain ESG development and deliver it to raise the maturity of contactors and suppliers to achieve mutual sustainability targets.

§Manage analysis of assurance-ready environmental data from construction sites, develop key insights / findings and propose solutions to various supply chain sustainability issues.

§Assess the environmental impact of materials and products within the supply chain, considering factors such as carbon footprint, energy consumption, and waste generation.

§Collaborate with projects teams to ensure that sustainable materials are seamlessly integrated into installation and construction operations.

§Identify potential risks and challenges related to technical viability of sustainable materials and products and develop mitigation strategies to address them.

§Drive innovation in sustainable supply chain by exploring new technologies, materials, and techniques that align with project specifications and sustainability objectives. And lead implementation of sustainability pilots and programs.

§Stay informed about regulatory changes and industry trends that may impact the availability or use of green materials.

§Ensure the monitoring of the compliance level to relevant laws, regulations and standards related to the function

RELATED YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Min of 8+ years of related experience in sustainability / sustainable design and construction in the built environment

FIELD OF EXPERIENCE

•Real Estate or Construction

TECHNICAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

•Strong understanding of sustainable procurement practices, green materials, and their application in construction projects.

•Proficiency in sustainability assessment tools (e.g., EPD, LCA)

•Familiarity with relevant regulations and certifications related to sustainable sourcing.

•Project management

•Interpersonal and presentation skills

•Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

QUALIFICATION

Bachelors' degree in a related field including sustainability, engineering, environment or a related field.