Manager, EHS Sustainability & Project Support

Consolidated Edison Company of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Consolidated Edison Company of New York is seeking a proactive sustainability professional to develop and execute the environmental strategy and roadmap across planning, engineering, construction, operations, and corporate decisions. You will drive programs to reduce greenhouse gas, improve water stewardship, circularity, and resilience while embedding sustainability in capital projects and operations.

You'll collaborate with multiple business units, lead data governance, develop business cases,

Qualifications

• Experience integrating EHS and sustainability into project planning, design, construction, operations, procurement, and decision-making.
• Strong project and program management skills across cross-functional initiatives.
• Commitment to excellence with strong personal accountability.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask without compromising quality or timelines.
• Knowledge of sustainability frameworks, greenhouse gas accounting, circular economy, biodiversity, water stewardship, or sustainable infrastructure practices.
• Strong analytical, communication, presentation, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office, OneDrive, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the environmental sustainability strategy and roadmap.
• Partner with engineering, operations, construction, supply chain to integrate sustainability into project planning and decision-making.
• Support EHS project reviews for sustainability opportunities and requirements.
• Develop, monitor, and scale programs to achieve environmental goals (GHG reduction, waste minimization, biodiversity, water stewardship, circularity).
• Support Sustainability by Design with green infrastructure, lifecycle thinking, and resiliency in planning and development.
• Coordinate Envision/LEED efforts on large capital projects, manage documentation, and assist in certification.
• Lead collection, management, analysis, and reporting of sustainability data for performance tracking and reporting.
• Collaborate with EHS data owners to improve data quality and governance.
• Develop business cases, reports, presentations, and executive briefings communicating objectives, progress, risks, and opportunities.
• Manage and develop a team of sustainability professionals; set goals, provide coaching, and conduct performance reviews.
• Research new sustainability practices, technologies, and regulatory developments for continuous improvement.
• Lead employee sustainability engagement initiatives, trainings, and communications to foster environmental stewardship across the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Presentations

Verbal communication

Analytical skills

Multi-project management

Time management

Influence

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

BSc in Environmental Science/Engineering/Sustainability

MSc in Sustainability/Engineering/BA

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat

MS Project

Job description

Overview

Con Edison is seeking a proactive, collaborative, and solution-oriented sustainability professional to support the development and execution of the companys environmental sustainability strategy and roadmap. This role will help advance the integration of sustainability into planning, engineering, construction, operations, and corporate decision-making while driving initiatives that improve environmental performance across the organization.

The successful candidate will work across multiple business units to develop and implement sustainability programs, strengthen governance and performance management processes, support sustainable infrastructure initiatives, participate in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) project review processes, and embed environment, health, safety, and sustainability considerations into both capital project delivery and operational practices. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence how sustainability is integrated into the planning, design, construction, and operation of critical energy infrastructure while advancing the companys broader environmental, health, and safety objectives.

This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Support the implementation, continuous improvement, and execution of the company's environmental sustainability strategy and roadmap.
• Partner with engineering, operations, construction, supply chain, and other business organizations to integrate sustainability considerations into project planning, design, procurement, construction, and operational decision-making.
• Support EHS project review processes by evaluating engineered projects for EHS requirements and sustainability opportunities in accordance with the EHS Considerations in Planning and Design Guideline (i.e., 11.03 Checklist).
• Support the development, implementation, monitoring, and scaling of programs designed to achieve company environmental sustainability goals, including greenhouse gas and embodied carbon reduction, waste diversion and minimization, biodiversity enhancement, water stewardship, material circularity, and other key environmental performance indicators.
• Support Sustainability by Design efforts by helping project teams incorporate sustainable design principles, nature-based solutions, green infrastructure, life-cycle thinking, and resiliency considerations into project planning and development.
• Support Envision and LEED certification efforts on large-scale capital infrastructure projects by coordinating project teams, consultants, and stakeholders; coordinating required documentation; facilitating third-party verification; and helping projects achieve certification goals.
• Lead the collection, management, analysis, and reporting of environmental sustainability data to support performance tracking, business decision-making, goal setting, and internal and external reporting requirements.
• Partner with data owners across EHS to improve data quality and strengthen governance practices.
• Develop business cases, reports, presentations, executive briefings, and other materials to communicate sustainability objectives, progress, risks, and opportunities.
• Manage and develop a team of sustainability professionals, including assigning and reviewing work, establishing goals and performance expectations, providing ongoing coaching and development, conducting performance reviews, and ensuring accountability for individual and team results.
• Research emerging sustainability practices, technologies, regulatory developments, and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.
• Lead and support employee sustainability engagement, education, and awareness initiatives by developing and leading trainings, workshops, events, and communications that increase employee participation, build sustainability knowledge, and foster a culture of environmental stewardship across the organization.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant work experience or
• Master's Degree and 3 years of relevant work experience or

Preferred Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Sustainability, or related field and 5 years of relevant work experience with meaningful exposure and participation in sustainability
• Master's Degree in Sustainability Management, Sustainability Science, Engineering, Science, Business Administration, or technical discipline and 3 years of relevant work experience with meaningful exposure and participation in sustainability

Relevant Work Experience

• Experience integrating EHS and sustainability considerations into project planning, design, construction, operations, procurement, capital project development, or business decision-making processes, required.
• Strong project and program management skills, including the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, manage competing priorities, and drive results across complex organizations, required.
• Ability to demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence and understand the vital importance of personal accountability, required.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to successfully complete multiple tasks without compromising quality or timelines, required.
• Knowledge of sustainability frameworks, environmental programs, greenhouse gas accounting, circular economy principles, biodiversity, water stewardship, resiliency, or sustainable infrastructure practices, required.
• Strong analytical, communication, presentation, facilitation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical business solutions, required.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, and/or an ability to quickly become proficient with database packages including Microsoft Office, OneDrive, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, and MS Project, required.
• Experience developing and managing employee engagement, education, awareness, or culture-building programs related to sustainability or environmental stewardship, preferred.
• Familiarity with Envision, LEED, or similar sustainable infrastructure rating and verification systems, preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience, preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective leadership skills
• Develops and delivers effective presentations
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
• Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines
• Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required
• Other: Professional certifications such as Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP), LEED, or P.E. Preferred

Additional Physical Demands

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.