Sustainability Specialist

Sundt Construction; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market Competitive Salary (weekly pay)

401K & Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Medical & Health Coverage from Day One

Flexible Time Off

Job summary

Sundt Construction is seeking a Sustainability Specialist to advance the company’s sustainability program on-site across projects. You will support training, engagement, reporting, and communications while promoting decarbonization and responsible resource use.

This role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with Green Teams, employee-owners, and project teams on a fully on-site basis. Ideal candidates bring a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 3 years of sustainability or

Qualifications

• Ability to translate sustainability requirements into practical guidance and communications for project teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to work across project teams, operating groups, subcontractors, suppliers and internal departments.
• Strong written communication, organization and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with sustainability training, engagement, and program participation initiatives.
• Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders for sustainability reporting, documentation and communications.
• Develop and distribute companywide sustainability communications and program updates.
• Identify and implement improvements to sustainability guides, processes and jobsite practices.
• Support decarbonization efforts, waste management, water use, and low-carbon materials.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Detail orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in sustainability, environmental studies, construction management, business, or related field

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Sustainability Specialist supports the implementation and adoption of Sundt's sustainability program across the company. This role works with project teams, operating groups, Green Team members, and employee-owners to support sustainability initiatives, engagement, training, communications, and reporting processes.

The Sustainability Specialist is a vital role helping to advance Sundt's decarbonization efforts as a environmental steward in the communities where we live and work.

This position is 100% on-site with opportunities to be hybrid subject to the company policy and not eligible for remote. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorships.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with sustainability training, education, and engagement efforts that build awareness, understanding, and program participation.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including project teams, operations, subcontractors, suppliers, and more, to support sustainability reporting, documentation, communications, and engagement needs.
• Develop and distribute companywide sustainability communications, including newsletters, program updates, engagement opportunities, project highlights, and other employee resources.
• Identify and execute improvements to sustainability guides, processes, employee engagement, and program adoption.
• Provide support and expertise on sustainability topics such as waste management, recycling, water use, fuel reduction, decarbonization, low-carbon materials, and other jobsite practices.
• Support adoption and execution of Sundt's sustainability program across project teams, operating groups, Green Team members, and employee-owners.
• Support project teams with sustainability tools, reporting systems, client requirements, documentation processes, and closeout expectations that support consistent implementation from project start to finish.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Ability to translate sustainability requirements into practical guidance, resources, and communications for project teams, employee-owners, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively across project teams, operating groups, subcontractors, suppliers, Marketing, and internal departments.
• Bachelor's degree in sustainability, environmental studies, construction management, business, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of sustainability concepts, including waste management, recycling, decarbonization, resource efficiency, water conservation, and sustainable building materials.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in sustainability, construction, environmental programs, employee engagement, internal communications, training, or a related field.
• Prior experience working on or directly supporting construction jobsites, with an understanding of jobsite operations, project team dynamics, and field documentation needs.
• Strong written communication, organization, relationship-building, and attention to detail.

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
• Will interact with people and technology frequently during a shift/work day
• Will lift, push or pull objects up to 50Ibs on an occasional basis.
• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day.
• Will use telephone, computer system, email, and other electronic devices on a frequent basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors

About Us

As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you’re not just hiring on at a company, you’re joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you’ll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we’re passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do. At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We’re driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.

Benefit list

• Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
• Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
• Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Workplace Wellness Programs
• Mental Health Program
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee-Owner Perks
• Educational Assistance
• Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program