Regional Sustainability Manager

Description

Position at SBM Management

The Regional Sustainability manager will be responsible for overseeing the Sustainability program (solid waste management and green cleaning program), through the development, implementation and monitoring of the current sustainability strategies and polices which promote sustainable development. The individual will oversee SBM Sustainability Managers, SBM site personnel and client representatives to identify opportunities for implementing change. The manager will support our client goals with overall SBM sustainability direction and work with existing customers to identify new leads to support operations that can lead to the growth of business.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Understand and complete the tracking of solid waste data that could include multiple clients
• Understand and recommend implementation of zero waste strategies
• Communicate, educate, and listen to the client
• Develop and implement sustainability strategies and action plans which ensure corporate sustainable development
• Ensure compliance with solid waste and sustainability legislation
• Audit, analyze and report sustainability performance to internal and external clients
• Assist/manage with reports, plans, budgets, and schedules modifications including cost estimates bid sheets and contracts
• Promote and increase awareness, at all levels of an organization, the impact of emerging sustainability issues
• Manage the development and implementation of a Solid Waste management system
• Train SBM staff and clients at all levels in sustainability issues and responsibilities
• Maintain a safe work environment for all employees
• Working knowledge of USGBC certification (i.e., LEED, WELL, TRUE) preferred
• Support Centralized Trash Collection (CTC) Program Request
• Supports material and education support requests (including but not limited to bins, signage, and other recycling program support materials)
• Support on time delivery of reports, highlights and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR's)
• Respond within 24 hours to request
• Ability to perform site sustainability assessment and summarize observations and recommendations in technical report and presentation in a timely manner
• Comfortable with public speaking
• Strong writing skills required
• Up to 50% travel
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Qualification:

Education and/ or Experience
Bachelor's degree in Business Management, or a related field from a four-year college or university with 5-8 years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Will be required to have a valid driver's license

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, planning, assigning, and directing work; performance evaluations; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Ensure employees are properly trained on tasks and safety requirements.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.