Sustainability Associate

Rowan Digital Infrastructure; Westminster (CO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Health benefits

401(k) with company contribution

Unlimited PTO

RTD ECO pass or parking reimbursement

Job summary

Rowan Digital Infrastructure seeks an Associate of Sustainability to support environmental responsibility across the portfolio. Based in Denver, CO, reporting to the Director of Sustainable Practices, you will drive decarbonization and sustainable outcomes while positioning Rowan as a leader in responsible development.

The role requires project experience in design and a passion for execution, with up to 15% travel and a 3-day hybrid in‑office schedule in Denver.

Qualifications

• Degree in environmental science, sustainability, architecture, engineering, construction management or related field.
• 2–5 years in sustainability consulting, ESG, or related disciplines.
• Experience with project certifications, sustainability assessments, life cycle assessments, embodied carbon analysis, and/or greenhouse gas accounting.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the integration of sustainability practices and objectives across multiple development stages.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support sustainability strategies.
• Support implementation of greenhouse gas reduction strategies and sustainability reporting.
• Collect, analyze, and report energy, water, carbon, and embodied carbon metrics across projects.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and deliverables for stakeholders.
• Support investment memos, site due diligence, and sustainability reporting.
• Develop relationships with project teams, consultants, contractors, and customers.

Skills

Sustainability

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in environmental science, sustainability, related field

LEED Green Associate or LEED AP

Tools

Procore

EC3

One Click LCA

Job description

At Rowan Digital Infrastructure, we are transforming data center delivery for speed and scale. Our mission is to deliver best-in-class data center solutions to hyperscale customers who share our commitment to sustainability, and to do so with an unwavering focus on efficiency, quality, and flexibility. Our data center solutions are tailored to our customers’ needs and delivered by our exceptional end-to-end team. Rowan is assembling a strategic portfolio of data center sites in Tier 1 markets across the United States at various stages of development, and we’re looking for incredible and passionate people to help us advance our company and our commitment to building a more sustainable future.

Rowan is backed by Quinbrook, a leading investor in the energy transition, and Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager.

Role Summary

Rowan Digital Infrastructure is looking for an Associate of Sustainability to support the integration of environmentally responsible practices and decarbonization strategies across the portfolio. The role is based in our Denver, CO headquarters reporting to the Director of Sustainable Practices at the beginning and will focus on sustainable project outcomes while positioning Rowan as the leader in responsible and innovative development.

The successful candidate will have project experience in design and a deep understanding of sustainability principles with a passion for execution. This is an excellent opportunity to work on actively decarbonizing digital infrastructure at a national scale with some of the most innovative and impactful teams in the industry.

Travel: Ability to travel up to 15% for company gatherings or project sites

Location: Denver, CO (3-day hybrid in-office role)

Compensation: $70K-$85K (Offers Bonus)

Essential Responsibilities

• Facilitate the integration of sustainability practices and corporate objectives into projects across multiple stages of development, with a primary focus on site evaluation, due diligence, and early design activities
• Collaborate with the Site Origination, Development, Energy, Water, Engineering, Construction and Operations teams to support the integration of sustainability strategies across multiple projects
• Support the implementation of sustainability objectives, including greenhouse gas reduction strategies, sustainability reporting, project certifications, and customer ESG requirements
• Support the collection, analysis, and reporting of sustainability performance metrics, including energy, water, carbon, waste, and embodied carbon impacts across projects
• Assist in the development and refinement of technical reports, presentations, and other sustainability-related deliverables for internal and external stakeholders
• Support business development activities, including investment memos, site due diligence efforts, and corporate sustainability reporting
• Develop working relationships with project teams, consultants, contractors, and customer representatives to support the successful execution of sustainability initiatives
• Support sustainability-related due diligence efforts by identifying project risks, opportunities, and sustainability considerations during site selection and development activities
• Monitor industry trends, best practices, and emerging sustainability topics and share relevant insights with project teams

Education, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor's or master's degree in environmental science, sustainability, architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field with 2-5 years of professional experience in sustainability consulting, sustainable design, ESG, real estate development, infrastructure, or related disciplines
• Experience working on development, design, construction, infrastructure, industrial, energy, or mission-critical facility projects preferred
• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn new sustainability concepts, tools, and technologies in a rapidly evolving industry
• Experience supporting project certifications, sustainability assessments, life cycle assessments, embodied carbon analysis, and/or greenhouse gas accounting
• Familiarity with sustainability reporting frameworks and assessment methodologies such as GHG Protocol, SBTi, CDP, GRESB, ISSB, SFDR, or similar programs
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to support multiple cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional visual, verbal, and written communication skills
• Experience using sustainability and project management tools (Procore, EC3, One Click LCA, etc.) preferred
• LEED Green Associate, LEED AP, WELL AP, ENV SP, or similar sustainability credential.

Fueled by Excellence & Collaboration

At Rowan, we are a distributed team united by a common mission to transform data center delivery. Across our two offices, we offer a hybrid work environment supported by teamwork, technology, and in-office gathering time to help you be successful. We are headquartered in downtown Denver, Colorado and have an office in Seattle, Washington. Our team of talented and passionate individuals is spread out across the U.S.

Here to support you

At Rowan, we want to make sure you can do great work. We offer competitive benefits focused on helping you be and achieve your best.

• Hybrid working environment
• Team building and educational opportunities
• Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k)-company contribution
• Unlimited PTO
• RTD ECO pass or parking reimbursement
• Competitive compensation, bonus, and an incentive plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rowan Digital is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all aspects of our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.