Sustainability Director

Omanyp; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mega projects firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced Sustainability Manager to oversee the implementation and compliance with sustainability accreditation schemes. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree related to architecture or engineering and at least 10 years of experience in sustainability practices. This role entails collaborating with various teams to ensure robust sustainability strategies are integrated across projects and involve managing sustainability accreditation systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in sustainability and/or sustainability accreditation.
• Preferred experience in the delivery of large-scale sustainability projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage implementation and compliance with external accreditation schemes.
• Monitor compliance & reporting on the implementation of sustainability accreditation requirements.
• Review and monitor compliance with master plan sustainability requirements.
• Support development and implementation of site-wide management strategies.
• Coordinate with other teams to promote synergy within the organization.

Skills

Problem-solving abilities

Adaptability

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Sustainable design practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, sustainability, or environment

Tools

LEED BD+C AP

Mostadam AP

Estidama AP

GSAS AP

Job description

Overview

One of the leading mega projects in KSA focused on Marina Development.

Responsibilities

• Manage implementation and compliance with external accreditation schemes, such as LEED Cities & Communities, LEED (asset level), Mostadam, and other accreditation schemes the projects opt to pursue.
• Monitor compliance & reporting on the implementation of sustainability accreditation requirements by contractors, consultants, business partners, & supply chains as needed.
• Review and monitor compliance with master plan sustainability requirements on assets, public realm, infrastructure, and master plan development.
• Support development and implementation of site-wide waste, energy, water, material, and climate change management strategies.
• Review and assure asset design compliance with waste, energy, water, material, and climate change management strategies.
• Manage the development and implementation of sustainability accreditation strategies, systems, policies, and procedures, including the provision of training, awareness, and capacity building.
• Coordinate with other teams to promote synergy and to ensure that the sustainability team is integrated with Corporate and other Division's policies, manuals, and procedures.
• Direct the performance of the Sustainability Accreditations team toward meeting or exceeding sustainability and Project KPIs (Key Performance Indicators).

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, sustainability, and environment.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years experience in sustainability and / or sustainability accreditation.
• Professional Certifications Preferred: LEED BD+C AP, Mostadam AP, Estidama AP, GSAS AP
• Problem-solving abilities and adaptability to evolving project requirements.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and managing project schedules.
• Familiarity with sustainable design practices, green infrastructure, and placemaking concepts.
• Preferred experience in the delivery of large-scale sustainability projects, especially in client or client-representative roles.
• Middle East sustainability accreditation experience is highly preferred.