Sustainability Manager

Mortenson is currently seeking a Sustainability Manager that will provide management, leadership, direction, and support of Mortenson’s sustainability agenda. The role guides cross functional teams and external partners, establishes expectations for sustainability performance, drives sustainability initiatives, and oversees the integrity of environmental data used for reporting and decision making. 

Responsibilities

• Support the organization’s sustainability strategy and related initiatives. 

• Execute sustainability programs effectively. 

• Ensure alignment between strategic actions and overall business objectives. 

• Provide team members with education, training, and hands-on demonstrations. 

• Establish and monitor key sustainability goals. 

• Oversee and manage relevant reporting metrics. 

• Facilitate continuous improvement across sustainability efforts. 

• Collaborate with various business units on sustainability-related projects. 

• Partner with stakeholders in business development, customer requirements, and trade partner engagement as appropriate. 

• Work collaboratively to maintain current knowledge of sustainability standards, evolving industry trends, and green building rating systems.  

• Professionalism and strong customer service skills. 

• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks. 

• Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies. 

• Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or equivalent experience. 

• Preferred eight years of related experience or greater. 

• Preferred experience with industry sustainability rating systems (i.e. LEED, WELL, B3, etc.). 

• Current driver’s license. 

• Ability to travel up to 50%. 

A few benefits offered include:  

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week) 

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage  
• Dental plan  
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match  
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves  
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance  
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources 
• Tuition reimbursement  
• Adoption Assistance   
• Gym Membership Discount Program   

The base pay range for this role is $116,300 MIN - $174,500 MAX. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%). 

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity.  This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan. 

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Please make note:  

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.  
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.  

ABOUT MORTENSON 

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.  

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Equal Employment Opportunity 

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category. 

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement. 
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.