Regional Sustainability Manager

Turner Construction Co.
Reston, VA
Division: Washington DC Main

Project Location(s): Reston, VA 20190 USA

Minimum Years Experience: Travel Involved: Job Type: Regular Job Classification: Experienced Education: Job Family: Construction Compensation: Salaried Exempt

If you picture yourself doing great things that make a difference in the lives of others, Turner is the place to be. Turner Construction is an industry leading commercial construction general contractor with a 120-year history spanning iconic projects around the globe, including 10 of the world's 100 tallest buildings.


Turner is committed to sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone feels connected, sees themselves represented at all levels of the company, and feels supported to reach their ultimate potential. Turner builds some of the most ambitious projects in the world. The technical expertise of our people makes us a recognized leader in many markets. Our projects are well known. Our people set us apart. We inspire greatness. Can you picture yourself at Turner? If so, apply and let's do great things together!

Position Description: Lead and oversee implementation of regional Sustainability program.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and manage implementation of regional Sustainability program, aligned with Turner's Environment Social Governance (ESG) strategy and region's long-term goals and objectives.
  • Key participant in National Sustainability network to operationalize company's Sustainability strategy and share Sustainability great practices across regions.
  • Collaborate with regional leadership to build, coach, and develop volunteer teams to support regional Sustainability strategy and build key areas of expertise.
  • Collaborate across functional departments to implement regional Sustainability program and accountability, foster teamwork, open communication, and collaboration.
  • Contribute Sustainability subject matter expertise to secure business development opportunities.
  • Develop, assign, and manage data tracking efforts for Sustainability at department or project level. Interpret progress and performance data to recommend changes and impacts to regional strategy. Support annual sustainability reporting.
  • Lead/participate in project Sustainability launch meetings, charrettes, 1As, and design reviews to promote Turner Sustainability offerings, lend Sustainability expertise, and enhance project outcomes.
  • Conduct regular project site visits and Sustainability status reviews for both client and Turner requirements.
  • Increase employee awareness of key Sustainability program elements and promote implementation within daily activities. Inspire local project teams with sustainable ideas and opportunities to implement at broader scale.
  • Assess effectiveness and impact of Sustainability program for opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Leverage company expertise (e.g., SourceBlue, Turner Engineering Group (TEG), and others) to support client requests as required.
  • Participate as active influencer in external organizations, conferences, and events beneficial to community engagement, continued learning, program expansion, and business development.
  • Develop and manage relationships with sustainability-related subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, manufacturers, designers, and clients to advance common Sustainability goals.
  • Maintain knowledge of market and industry trends related to Sustainability and Resilience, including rating system updates and code changes.
  • Exhibit full understanding of local and state climate goals and legislation.
  • Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.
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Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree from accredited degree program in Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental, or related field of study, and minimum of 8 years of construction and/or sustainability industry experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • Construction Operations experience or knowledgeable of commercial construction and disciplines with basic execution of end-to-end project, desired
  • LEED Professional Accreditation administered by Green Building Certification Institute, desired or other relevant green building rating system accreditation, or LEED project experience, a plus
  • Previous experience with Sustainability topics, practices, and processes
  • Project management experience with ability to manage competing demands
  • Highly developed self-awareness and willingness to be vulnerable for continuous growth
  • Political savvy and discernment in complex circumstances
  • Adapt to manage through ambiguity and changing environments and demands
  • Possess solid problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • Approachable and effectively interact with all employee levels, management, subcontractors, and clients
  • Management experience, able to engage others that are not direct reports
  • Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and timely documentation
  • Professional presentation skills and ability to write in a highly structured manner
  • Travel required
Physical Demands: 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to be mobile. Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders, and negotiate work areas under construction. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee regularly travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances, and occasionally performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Posted 2025-08-07

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