Sustainability Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement for education/cs

Employee discount programs

Gym membership

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Donohoe Companies, Inc. in Washington DC seeks a Sustainability Manager to drive sustainability strategies for assigned buildings. You will partner with site leadership to implement policies, programs, and initiatives, and report progress toward goals.

This role emphasizes data analytics, energy conservation, waste management, and green practices across facilities. Ideal candidates have LEED AP or related certifications and 5+ years leading sustainability programs in facilities management,

Qualifications

• BS in Environmental Science or equivalent field preferred
• 5+ years of experience managing or leading a sustainability program
• 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 with project management experience
• Ability to collaborate across internal and external departments
• Education/substitution with relevant certifications acceptable

Responsibilities

• Drive sustainability strategies, policies, programs, and initiatives for assigned buildings.
• Support leadership and act as a business partner to set direction and track monthly progress.
• Research and implement programs to improve environmental impact without hindering business goals.
• Ensure adherence to laws and industry regulations.
• Coordinate data analytics, energy conservation, green cleaning, waste management, landscaping, and related sustainability areas.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Project management

Collaboration

Education

LEED AP

Certified Energy Manager

Renewable Energy Professional

ISSP

IMFA

LEED

BS, Environmental Science or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

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.

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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)

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