Project Manager II, Sustainability-SCC

Estes Express Lines; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Estes Express is seeking a Sustainability Project Manager II to support sustainability programs, manage reporting, and lead key projects across the organization. You will collaborate with the Office of Sustainability and other departments to track progress, maintain data quality, and communicate results to executives and partners.

The role requires a BA/BS in environmental science or related field, at least 3 years in project management with a focus on sustainability, and strong writing,

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure understanding and maintenance of sustainability platform data and reporting requirements; identify data issues and coordinate with OOS/STF teams for accurate data.
• Routinely research and stay updated on regulatory ESG requirements and reporting; coordinate with departments to maintain basic compliance information.
• Manage corrective action plans for external ratings/organizations and maintain relationships with sustainability partners.
• Collaborate with Office of Sustainability leadership and other departments to log and manage customer requests.
• Create and manage project objectives with milestones, success criteria, and deliverables for projects such as Sustainability Report.
• Develop communications for KPIs and measured results for stakeholders and partners.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation for schedules, budgets, and reports.
• Use project management tools to monitor projects, schedules, deliverables, risks, deadlines, and budgets.
• Compile information and prepare moderately complex reports with charts/graphs/tables for reports or presentations.
• Lead meetings: agendas, preparation, notes, and follow-up deliverables.
• Evaluate project performance to derive best practices and lessons learned; implement improvements.
• Regular attendance is required.
• This is not an all-inclusive list and duties may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Project management

MS Office

Written communication

Public speaking

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

BA/BS in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Teamwork or PM tools

Job description

Job Summary:

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.

Work Environment:

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.