Sustainability Manager

The Donohoe Companies; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Donohoe Companies in Washington DC seeks a Sustainability Manager to join our Facilities Management team. You will oversee sustainability programs for assigned buildings, driving policies, initiatives, and data-driven improvements aligned with enterprise goals.

This full-time role supports a large financial institution, requiring collaboration with site leadership, monthly progress reporting, and leadership of programs across energy, waste, green cleaning, and other sustainability areas.

Qualifications

• BS in Environmental Science or equivalent field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience leading sustainability programs.
• Experience guiding sustainability programs for facilities management & operations.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and spoken communication.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Project management experience and planning method expertise.
• Ability to coordinate across internal and external teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive sustainability strategies, policies, programs, and initiatives for assigned buildings.
• Support innovation using best practices for building management tech.
• Partner with site leadership; report monthly progress toward goals.
• Research and implement sustainability areas: data analytics, energy conservation, waste management, green cleaning, landscaping.
• Ensure adherence to laws and industry regulations.
• Assist in developing programs to improve environmental impact without harming business goals.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

BS in Environmental Science or equivalent

LEED AP

Certified Energy Manager

Renewable Energy Professional

ISSP

IFMA/IMFA Certification

LEED Certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

About the Role

We are looking to add a Sustainability Manager role to our Facilities Management team located in Washington DC.

As a Sustainability Manager, you will be assigned to support a set of specific buildings to drive sustainability strategies, policies, programs, and initiatives.

You will leverage your current experience; supporting innovation activities utilizing best practices to support leading-edge technology for the building management/maintenance organization for a large financial institution. Working with the site leadership as a business partner with our customer, you will be an integral part of a team to assist in establishing policies, setting direction toward execution, and reporting on monthly progress to established goals. Within this role, the Sustainability Manager will be empowered to assist in supporting the mission holistically by researching areas of sustainability within the assigned buildings, including but not limited to Data Analytics, Technology, Building Interior / Exterior, Energy Conservation, Green Cleaning, Waste Management & Recycling programs, Landscaping, and all other sustainability areas.

The SM's duties will also include assisting in the research, development, and implementation of programs that improve the organization’s environmental impact without detracting from other business goals. This role will also support ensuring adherence to all laws and industry regulations.

This is a full‑time, salaried position $85,000,00 – $100,000,00. Hours Monday‑Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.

You Should Have

The ideal candidate will have at least one of the following: LEED AP, Certified Energy Manager, Renewable Energy Professional, International Society of Sustainability Professionals, Certified Facility Manager:

• Bachelor of Science (BS), Environmental Science or equivalent field preferred
• 5+ years of experience managing or leading a sustainability program
• Preference points will be given for experience leading sustainability programs specifically geared around facilities management & operations
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Critical thinking, a strong background in project management preferred, particularly with planning methods and coordinating and leading programs
• Must have the ability to collaborate, as they will be responsible for coordinating efforts among internal and external departments

We may substitute experience for education, professionals with a bachelor’s degree in an applicable sustainability-related area are preferred.

• Preference (not required) for certification within one of the following:
• International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP)
• International Facility Management Association (IMFA)
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)

EOE/Vet/Disabled

Why You'll Love Working With Us

Donohoe Companies is a company that is passionate about the operation and maintenance of facilities in the commercial and government sectors. At Donohoe, we celebrate our diverse group of talented employees - and it shows. We are proud to say we have been ranked third on the Washington Business Journal's 2025 Corporate Diversity Index.

Perks & Benefits

We offer a full slate of benefits, including competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, flexible vacation, commuter benefits, and a 401k plan with a match. And...we offer some not-so-standard, extra great benefits, including tuition reimbursement for education/certifications, employee discount programs (including hotels and our vendor's products), gym membership, and an Employee Assistance Program that offer a wide array of consultative/actionable services. We value diversity and believe in forming teams in which everyone can be their authentic self is the key to our success. Come join us, and find out what the best work of your career could look like for you.