Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Environmental Engineering or Science
MBA preferred
8-10+ years, with 5+ years in explicit sustainability role(s); progressive experience with recent demonstrated proficiency in sustainability leadership/program management in a global environment
Preferred experience in the following sectors\: Architecture and Design, Building Products/LEED, Hospitality, Healthcare, Furnishings

About Us\:

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $3.8 billion in revenue for 2020, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional and residential related building projects.

Why Clayco?

Best Places to Work – Crain’s Chicago Business, St. Louis Business Journal

ENR – Top Midwest Contractors (#1), Top Design Build Contractors (#5), Top 400 Contractors (#24)

The Vice President of Sustainability will serve as an internal consultant/subject matter expert (SME) and thought leader for the sustainability program for Clayco, the parent company, and will act as a diplomat amongst key stakeholders. This role will bring a keen understanding of strategic sustainability objectives trending in the marketplace, and the ability to widely navigate different internal and external audiences. This position will champion Clayco as a leader in sustainability initiatives, Clayco culture, and business objectives (including latest compliance needs, reporting and measurement tools). Over time, this role will create and implement a holistic, forward-thinking sustainability framework and strategy which will further embed sustainability into the entire enterprise culture and every corporate functional area. This position will increase sustainability capability across the entire organization and the success of the role will be directly tied to business performance. The Director will view sustainability through a multifaceted lens of customer service, revenue generation, brand awareness, and cost savings.

Specific Responsibilities\:

Evaluate current sustainability priorities, then develop and implement a practical 1-3 year strategy, business plan and programs to support Clayco’s overall business objectives
Engage in stakeholder engagement by initiating and building relationships with key clients and suppliers, thought leaders and critical non-governmental (NGO) organizations within the sustainability community (e.g. REBA,USGBC, GRI, WWF)
A key responsibility will be to collect all data related to our current overall footprint in delivering design and. Construction services across North America
Develop or amend strategies based on market trends and research/insights. Set direction and help to set priorities based on market requirements, reporting needs, coming compliance initiatives and general risk management (related to GRI, EPDs, LEED, PHAROS, etc.)
Design training and education, across the organization, with the goal of making sure the entire team can communicate it accurately
Direct the design, prioritization, and implementation of sustainability initiatives towards increased ROI, enhanced customer reputation, and other applicable business priorities as uncovered.
Initiate and build strategies and programs for Commercial sustainability operations that contribute to goals of the company—financial and otherwise
Act as key customer advocate and primary consultant to Sales and Marketing organizations in development of customer-facing sustainability platforms, training/education programs, communications and collateral
Partner with sales on key account management, help to determine key value proposition and strategic segments focus (e.g. within healthcare, hospitality, global)
Serve as content manager in the design, prioritization, and implementation of sustainability-related training across organization
Develop a cross-functional Clayco Sustainability Council, whose members will act as advocates in their various functions throughout the organization
Consistently identify issues that have greatest impact on performance, and resolve or make recommendation for resolution
Partner with marketing to create clear sustainability brand positioning within building industry competitive landscape
Brief and partner with design-engineering and TAG (technical assistance group)/R+D on an ongoing basis in order to support product direction regarding LCA as appropriate, ensure critical compliance—ultimately, to further end-to end sustainability-optimization across the supply chain (to include installation providers)
Ensure sustainability is on track and managing to goals. Collaborative accountability to set and achieve strategic organizational goals
Act as external voice of customer and market trends related to sustainability
Develop and manage training content for key select account presentations (sales-content management, ex. Clayco AXIS)
Act as a standard-bearer for Clayco ensuring sustainability representation in all segments\: industry, government, non-government and media
Represent both the competitive point of view for sustainability—product as well as business perspective

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