Sustainability Specialist

Job Overview:

The Sustainability Specialist uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external issues to improve the Sustainability discipline within McDermott. They will act as a resource for colleagues with less experience and share their conceptual and practical expertise related to the Sustainability discipline. The Sustainability Specialist solves complex problems and uses discipline-specific knowledge to improve their products or services. The Sustainability Specialist impacts a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities with the Sustainability Team and other related teams. It ensures they work within the appropriate guidelines and policies.

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Business Administration, or relevant work experience in a related field
• Master’s Degree in Sustainability, Social Responsibility, International Development, Human Rights, or a similar field is strongly preferred
• Five plus (4+) years of experience in a professional-level position with responsibility for activities such as program coordination, administrative analysis, financial analysis, program development, and contract negotiation, preferably in a facilities construction, modernization, or sustainability or energy management program
• Experience in the development of National Content Plans (for different countries / projects)
• Principles, practices, and current trends in environmental Sustainability
• Local, State, and Federal laws, principles, practices, ordinances, and legal requirements in Sustainability and alternative energy including solar, battery storage, and green buildings
• Request for qualification (RFQ), request for proposal (RFP), and contracting procedures
• Principles of cost-benefit analysis - Emerging technological advances in Sustainability practices
• Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively
• Work both independently and collaboratively
• Plan, conduct, and evaluate complex Sustainability and alternative energy issues
• Work effectively with representatives of government agencies, private contractors, vendors
• Plan and implement grant, incentive, and rebate programs for sustainability efforts.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

The Sustainability Specialist is responsible for one or more of the following disciplines (Sustainability, Environmental).

Sustainability

• Prepare guidelines, protocols, and metrics for reporting Sustainability performance measures
• Develop the scope of work of contracts and task orders for vendors and contractors providing services to the Sustainability unit
• Develop and evaluate requests for qualifications (RFQ) and requests for proposals (RFP) for proposed Sustainability projects
• Develop and implement sustainable design standards for construction, repair, and modernization projects
• Provide proactive and effective project management of key operational Sustainability workstreams
• Collaborate with key business departments to support Sustainability initiatives in alignment with the firm’s Science-Based Targets and environmental goals
• Engage with procurement and other business teams to deploy and operationalize vendor greenhouse gas reduction programs
• Manage client inquiries regarding the firm’s environmental Sustainability program and progress
• Directly develop plans and implementation of the project’s social responsibility program, including but not limited to:
• National and local content
• Social risk and impact
• Community investment
• Lead implementation of social investment programs across multiple locations, ensuring strategic alignment with corporate goals. Oversee operational execution and stakeholder coordination
• Ensure integration of social impact considerations into project execution, Identify and resolve execution barriers, providing strategic input for program improvement
• Evaluate NGO effectiveness in program delivery and recommend improvements, Design risk-mitigated strategies; align programs with ESG goals
• Lead the development of strategic investment frameworks that incorporate social impact metrics, Develop and refine Monitoring & Evaluation methodologies. Conduct impact assessments and recommend program improvements. Ensure ESIA findings are incorporated into program execution and social investment strategies
• Lead engagement on ESIA requirements with regulatory agencies and project teams
• Develop and oversee ToC-based evaluations, Align ToC framework with long-term social investment goals, Advise on regulatory requirements and best practices
• Conduct compliance risk assessments for social investment programs
• Ensure alignment with legal requirements at project and regional levels
• Provide insights for financial forecasting, Review and approve funding allocations for social investments
• Approve SIRF submissions and ensure alignment with social investment strategy and impact goals
• Develop structured reporting mechanisms, Ensure database accuracy for tracking program performance and compliance, Lead preparation of CSR Social Investment Sustainability Reports
• Lead audit preparations and respond to compliance audits related to social investment programs, Coordinate corrective action plans as necessary
• Stakeholder engagement
• Collaborate with stakeholders to refine investment roadmaps based on evolving community and regulatory dynamics, Lead cross-functional coordination with internal teams to align social investment with business priorities
• Develop high-level partnerships with NGOs, government stakeholders, and project teams to scale initiatives
• Represent social investment initiatives in client discussions
• Grievance management
• Human rights
  • Face-to-face and virtual training for employees
  • Ensure coordination and strategic alignment across project / corporate social and national content initiatives that may be owned by other functions, such as Environment, Safety, Security, Administration, HR, and Supply Chain
  • Work with the Client and Project Team to identify collaborative solutions to project issues or requirements
  • Promote SR business objectives, including risk reduction, reputational capital, employee engagement, and cost efficiency
  • Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, local law, and international standards, such as the IFC
  • Performance Standards, UNGPs, UN Global Compact, ISO 2600

Environmental

• Conduct in-depth analysis of regulatory changes and their potential impact
• Chair regular meetings with function leads for comprehensive ESG input
• Develop and deliver training programs on ESG compliance for internal teams
• Spearhead FigBytes database improvements and customization
• Engage with industry peers to benchmark McDermott’s ESG practices
• Lead McDermott’s participation in industry ESG collaborations and initiatives
• Oversee detailed gap analysis of ESG frameworks against McDermott’s disclosures
• Develop and present executive-level briefings on ESG trends and strategies
• Coordinate third-party audits and assurance processes for the annual report
• Implement advanced FigBytes platform analytics for detailed reporting
• Represent McDermott at high-level ESG conferences and events
• Lead the strategic planning for McDermott’s long-term ESG goals