Project Manager II, Sustainability-SCC

Estes Express Lines; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Estes Express Lines is seeking a Sustainability Project Manager II to drive and support sustainability initiatives, oversee reporting platforms and ESG programs, and maintain strong relationships with sustainability partners. The role collaborates with the Office of Sustainability and other departments to ensure data integrity and responsive stakeholder communications.

The candidate will create and manage project objectives, milestones, and deliverables, track budgets and schedules, and prepare

Qualifications

• BA or BS degree in Environmental Science preferred or equivalent background.
• 3 years of project management or equivalent experience; in sustainability and transportation strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office; Word, PowerPoint and Excel required.
• Experience with Teamwork or other project management tools preferred.
• Strong analytical ability and data-driven strategy development.
• Excellent writing and communication skills with ability to convey complex concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability reporting and platform management; oversee ESG programs and partner relationships.
• Identify data issues and ensure accurate inputs for reporting platforms.
• Research regulatory requirements and inform stakeholders about reporting needs.
• Manage corrective action plans with external rating organizations and partners.
• Coordinate with Office of Sustainability and other departments on customer requests.
• Create and manage project objectives, milestones, and deliverables.
• Develop KPI communications for stakeholders and partners.
• Prepare schedules, budgets, and reports and maintain project documentation.
• Use project management tools to monitor scope, risks, and timelines.
• Prepare charts, graphs, and tables for reports and presentations.
• Lead key meetings, set agendas, take notes, and document lessons learned.
• Evaluate project performance for continuous improvement and share best practices.

Skills

Strong writing

Excellent communication

Public speaking

Analytical ability

Time management

Education

BA or BS in Environmental Science or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Teamwork or PM tools

Job description

The Sustainability Project Manager II will provide support in various sustainability aspects for Estes and lead /direct key projects. This person will work closely with her/his team on multiple projects, as well as with relevant business partners and stakeholders, as needed. This person will be responsible for managing Estes' sustainability reporting, platform, researching, and tracking ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) requirements and programs, and maintaining relationships with Estes' sustainability partners.

• Ensure understanding and maintain awareness of all sustainability platform data and reporting requirements; as appropriate, ensure that all input, entries, and repairs stay on track. Proactively identify all data issues and work with OOS and STF team members to ensure accurate data on the various platforms for Scopes reporting.
• Routinely research and maintain understanding of regulatory requirements and ESG programs to ensure that the appropriate target audiences are informed about reporting requirements; work with appropriate departments to maintain basic information on all state/federal compliance.
• As appropriate, manage individual corrective action plans for external rating/ranking organizations as assigned; proactively maintain relationships with other industry association partners to ensure a strong flow of two-way communications as needed. Research other relevant sustainability partnerships as appropriate and recommend alliances to OOS leadership.
• Work with Office of Sustainability leadership and other departments to ensure that all customer requests are logged and managed.
• Create and manage project objectives, including milestone, success criteria, and deliverables tracking for all appropriate project team members, e.g., Sustainability Report.
• Develop and manage communications for key performance indicators and other measured results for all appropriate stakeholders and partners.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation for schedules, budgets, and reports in collaboration with the Office of Sustainability leadership or other team members.
• Use project management tools to monitor projects, schedules, deliverables, risks, deadlines, and budget.
• Compile information and prepare moderately complex reports using appropriate software to prepare charts, graphs, and tables as necessary for including in reports or presentation materials.
• For key meetings as assigned, propose and manage agendas, arrange other preparation, lead and facilitate, and follow up with notes and other deliverables as required, including any lessons-learned evaluations.
• Evaluate project performance and processes using success criteria to determine best practices for continuous improvement. Recommend applications for lessons learned and manage implementation.
• Regular attendance is required.
• This is not an all-inclusive list of job requirements and/or duties and may not contain all mental and physical capabilities necessary to perform the job at all times due to circumstances. Operational, safety and other needs may require the employee to perform any and all other duties as assigned. Employees are expected, and must be able to perform all such duties and tasks.

Qualifications:

• BA or BS degree in Environmental Science preferred or any combination of education and technical experience which would provide an equivalent background.
• 3 years of project management or equivalent experience required, experience in the area of Sustainability preferred, with at least 2 of those years in the transportation industry required.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite; computer mainframe experience is required. Expertise in Word, PowerPoint and Excel required.
• Experience with Teamwork or other Project Management tools preferred
• Strong analytical ability and demonstrated experience using data to develop strategies
• High critical-thinking skills and ability to position messaging with appropriate methods to engage a variety of audiences required
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality at all times required.
• Ability to perform job functions with considerable independence and judgment.
• Must be an excellent writer with the ability to produce well-researched pieces with short deadlines. Writing samples required.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts in a compelling, concise and creative way to internal and external stakeholders
• Solid facilitation and problem-solving skills, and ability to focus both strategically and tactically to achieve project goals.
• Strong organization and time management skills and ability to manage a high volume of detailed work in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated success working with executives and a proven track record in executive communications preferred.
• Ability to network and communicate with all levels throughout Estes. Strong public speaking and event planning expertise highly preferred
• Must be able to lift approximately 10-15 lbs., or more if required by the essential functions of the job.
• Must be able to comply with all company policies, rules, procedures and Code of Conduct
• Must be able to interact well with others
• Must be able to work independently, or in a team setting
• Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high volume environment with multiple priorities
• Responds well to questions; Ability to read, interpret and comply with written information and documents such as safety rules, operations / procedure manuals and maintenance instructions with a high comprehension and concentration level to include the ability to meet deadlines
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, random drug and/or alcohol tests, and will be subject to a criminal history background check
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel or operate computers and other standard office equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, lift, twist, turn and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be capable of lifting a minimum of 20 lbs., or more if required by the essential functions of the job.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet to loud as required by the essential functions of the job.

Estes is the largest, privately owned freight carrier in North America. As an asset-based transportation provider with a global footprint, Estes always goes the extra mile to deliver reliable freight solutions and exceptional service that keep its customers coming back. Ethical and honest, with nearly a century of freight shipping expertise, Estes has worked through the decades to build a robust fleet and vast network of over 10,000 doors and 280 terminals. And the company’s comprehensive transportation solutions are backed by its continued investment in technology resources, as well as the support of more than 24,000 fiercely committed employees. Estes offers comprehensive freight shipping solutions, including Less Than Truckload (LTL), Volume LTL and Truckload, Time Critical Guaranteed, Custom Shipping and Logistics, and Final Mile.

Our mission at Estes is to deliver responsive freight solutions so our employees and customers can focus on what matters most. It is that type of commitment, along with plenty of hard work, that keeps us going strong as America’s largest privately owned carrier after 90 years in business. At our core is a family-inspired culture built on integrity and trust that drives the way we work. What does it mean to be Estes Strong? Just ask any of our 24,000 teammates. We work together to overcome challenges with courage, grit, and determination. Are you ready to be part of the Strength of Estes.

EEO statement:

Estes values a diverse workforce and affirmatively promotes a company culture that embraces the concept that outcomes are improved when our workforce is made up of people with different viewpoints. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.