Corporate Sustainability Manager

Didlake, Inc.; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Didlake, Inc. is a non-profit rehabilitation services organization focused on enriching lives of people with disabilities through training, job placement, employment opportunities, and day support services.

The Corporate Sustainability Manager will lead efforts to create and implement sustainable policies across contracts, aligning with EPA guidelines and certifications, while supervising Environmental Energy Managers.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operational leadership to develop, implement, and maintain sustainability, quality assurance, compliance, and reporting programs across multiple contracts.
• Manage web-based audit systems, data collection, trend analysis, and required reporting to customers, federal agencies, certification organizations, and internal stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver training, guidance, policies, and procedures that support quality improvement, sustainability initiatives, contractual compliance, and professional development.
• Collaborate with customers, government representatives, vendors, and other stakeholders to support operational excellence and contract performance.
• Provide leadership by fostering teamwork, accountability, strong business ethics, professional conduct, Human Rights awareness, and continuous learning.

Job description

Didlake, Inc. is a non-profit rehabilitation services organization. At Didlake, creating opportunities that enrich the lives of people with disabilities is our mission. Since 1965, Didlake has served thousands of people with significant disabilities by providing training, job placement, employment opportunities, and day support services. We provide rewarding and purposeful work.

Why This Role Matters

The Corporate Sustainability Manager leads organizational effort to create and implement sustainable policies, procedures, and plans to address the environmental concerns relating to their operations. They coordinate sustainable initiatives for best practices, in compliance with EPA guidelines, meeting individual contract requirements, and maintaining CIMS-GB certifications. This position supervises the Environmental (Energy) Managers as assigned and supports and monitors the sustainable objectives and administrative reporting as required to meet contractual obligations.

What You Will Do

Contract Operations Leadership

• Partner with operational leadership to develop, implement, and maintain sustainability, quality assurance, compliance, and reporting programs across multiple contracts.
• Manage web-based audit systems, data collection, trend analysis, and required reporting to customers, federal agencies, certification organizations, and internal stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver training, guidance, policies, and procedures that support quality improvement, sustainability initiatives, contractual compliance, and professional development.
• Collaborate with customers, government representatives, vendors, and other stakeholders to support operational excellence and contract performance.
• Provide leadership by fostering teamwork, accountability, strong business ethics, professional conduct, Human Rights awareness, and continuous learning.

Multi-Site Operational Oversight

• Lead sustainability and product review initiatives to ensure purchasing, environmental, quality, health and safety, and contractual requirements are met.
• Track, monitor, analyze, and report contract performance trends to support continuous improvement and sustainable operations.
• Support the implementation of organizational standards, certifications, and industry best practices across assigned contracts and regions.
• Coordinate audits, inspections, certifications, and special projects while providing operational support related to sustainability, reporting requirements, and training efforts.

Financial & Strategic Accountability

• Support equipment, consumable, and operational purchasing decisions to align with sustainability specifications, contractual requirements, and organizational goals.
• Monitor expenses, payroll, reimbursements, and training activities for assigned staff and programs.

People Leadership & Organizational Development

• Directly supervise Environmental Energy Managers and provide coaching, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.
• Coordinate with Human Resources on employee relations, hiring, disciplinary actions, and workforce planning.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, inclusion, Human Rights compliance, and upward mobility for employees with disabilities.

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with government customers, regulatory partners, contractors, and vendors.
• Represent Didlake in external meetings, operational reviews, audits, certifications, and other contract-related activities.
• Respond to customer inquiries, complaints, and audit findings in a timely and professional manner.
• Coordinate special projects and transition planning as required by contract.