Sustainability Program Lead — Green Building & Equity

King County, WA; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Flexible spending account

Telecommuting options

Job summary

King County's Recycling and Environmental Services (RES) Division seeks a Sustainability Program Manager to advance green building, resource recovery, climate preparedness, and equity goals. The role collaborates across capital projects with engineers, project managers, and staff to implement innovative sustainability strategies.

The position emphasizes reviewing project development, guiding sustainability requirements, and maintaining reporting procedures to track progress and performance in a

Qualifications

• Experience applying research methods to support complex project work.
• Strong project management skills across design, construction, operations, and reporting.
• Proven ability to collaborate with diverse partners, agencies, and stakeholders.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation abilities for varied audiences.
• Experience coordinating multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise on sustainability and green building strategies for complex capital projects within the Solid Waste Division.
• Refine project scope, specifications, designs, and deliverables to meet green building and sustainability requirements.
• Manage data collection and reporting, including use of the PRISM database for green metrics.
• Prepare analytical reports and program evaluations to guide project managers and engineers.
• Develop program and policy recommendations to accelerate sustainable practices in capital projects.
• Review and develop RFPs, contracts, and project specifications; participate in the Capital Project Review Board.

Skills

Research methods

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Job description

King County's Recycling and Environmental Services (RES) Division seeks a Sustainability Program Manager to advance green building, resource recovery, climate preparedness, and equity goals. The role collaborates across capital projects with engineers, project managers, and staff to implement innovative sustainability strategies.

The position emphasizes reviewing project development, guiding sustainability requirements, and maintaining reporting procedures to track progress and performance in a