Description

Job Overview:

The Principal Sustainability Spec is responsible for interpreting internal or external business issues and recommending best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex Sustainability-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Sustainability Spec may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in Sustainability. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in Sustainability and Governance.

Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

The Principal Sustainability Spec is responsible for one or more of the following disciplines (Sustainability, Environmental)

Sustainability

Work strategically with Human Resources, Finance, and all business areas
Lead assessments of social impacts, defining mitigation and social management plans
Drive adoption and encourage best practices internally
Advise on best practices in social performance
Client account management, engagement with project funders, affected communities, and other stakeholders
Contribute to business development and winning activities
Demonstrate leadership in Quality, Health, and Safety
Prepare and define project bids
Coordinate and keep a record of the company’s volunteering initiatives including personal sustainability pledge
Proactively deliver and manage time and quality delivery of sustainability advisory services, and project-related tasks to meet budget, time frame, and quality targets, exceeding client expectations
Identify and implement opportunities to improve sustainability outcomes for infrastructure projects such as alternate material, resource, and construction efficiencies
Gain awareness of and familiarity with the commercial aspects of projects to develop commercial skills
Deliver Infrastructure Sustainability Ratings and other sustainability ratings
Investigate emerging sustainability issues, evaluating the risk they pose to the scheme while identifying and implementing solutions
Work with international regulators, industry, and other relevant organizations to address emerging challenges to the sustainability and integrity of the company
Manage, provide support and guidance within the wider team, and assist with the management of budgets and commissions on behalf of the service, as required

Environmental

Lead cross-functional workshops to align sustainability goals with business strategy
Represent McDermott at external events, presenting on sustainability initiatives
Spearhead the development of McDermott's sustainability innovation roadmap
Initiate partnerships with NGOs or academic institutions for sustainability research
Contribute to McDermott’s thought leadership in industry publications
Develop and deliver strategic sustainability training programs for leadership
Lead the integration of emerging technologies for sustainable project execution
Chair the strategic planning committee for McDermott’s global sustainability goals
Develop and implement a comprehensive global sustainability communication strategy
Lead McDermott’s participation in global sustainability collaborations and initiatives
Advocate for sustainability considerations in high-profile external partnerships
Drive the development of sustainability policies in alignment with global frameworks

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Business Administration, or relevant work experience in a related field
Master’s degree in Sustainability, Social Responsibility, International Development, Human Rights, or a similar field is strongly preferred
8+ years of experience in corporate social responsibility or sustainability within a multi-national organization
3+ year experience in a leadership role or similar role
Ability to think outside the box to deliver sustainable solutions for our clients, and be a multidisciplinary worker
A flexible approach to challenges and possesses an ability to develop good relationships with internal and external clients
Passion for sustainability with a focus on delivering to client needs
Can confidently assess complex technical information, which may sometimes be incomplete or contradictory, to make decisions or recommendations and be able to communicate it to a wide variety of stakeholders
Good project management and analytical skills Strong communication skills – reporting, and presentation
Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders and build effective relationships
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other members of the team
Self-motivated, with diligence, integrity, and ambition
Able to work independently and as part of a team

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Principal Sustainability Spec