Mgr - Sustainability

DPR; East Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a senior leader to oversee enterprise sustainability programs and teams across regions and projects. You will translate strategy into executable plans, advise leaders on performance and compliance, and harness data to drive continuous improvement.

As a hands-on, mission-driven organization, you’ll lead from the front, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help deliver sustainable, innovative builds for diverse markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience required.
• 7+ years of experience in sustainability, environmental management, or construction operations.
• 3+ years of experience managing people or programs.
• Sustainability certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees execution of sustainability programs aligned with enterprise strategy.
• Manages sustainability team members and partners to ensure quality and consistency.
• Advises leaders on sustainability strategies and implementation approaches.
• Monitors sustainability performance, compliance, and reporting.
• Oversees sustainability communications and continuous improvement efforts.
• Partners with cross-functional teams to embed sustainability practices.

Skills

Sustainability leadership

Environmental management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data/reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.

As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary

Provides senior-level management and operational oversight of sustainability programs and personnel. Translates enterprise sustainability strategy into executable plans across regions, projects, and subsidiaries. Advises leaders on sustainability performance, compliance, and continuous improvement. Uses data and reporting to monitor outcomes and inform decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees execution of sustainability programs aligned with enterprise strategy.
• Manages sustainability team members and partners to ensure quality and consistency.
• Advises leaders on sustainability strategies and implementation approaches.
• Monitors sustainability performance, compliance, and reporting.
• Oversees sustainability communications and continuous improvement efforts.
• Partners with cross-functional teams to embed sustainability practices.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience

• 7+ years of experience in sustainability, environmental management, or construction operations required.
• 3+ years of experience managing people or programs required.

Certifications and Licenses

• Sustainability or environmental certification preferred.

Salary Range

$120,000.00- $180,000.00

Benefits

Nothing is more important than your health and wellness. DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits to keep you healthy. Read more about eligibility and available benefits programs

for skilled craft and labor or experienced professionals and recent graduates.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.