Reporting to the Senior Director of Facilities Services, the Sustainability Program Manager is responsible for the overall management and oversight of the Office of Sustainability, providing strategic direction and innovative leadership to promote a culture of sustainability at JAX. The Program Manager will lead, develop and maintain a program and implement initiatives to reduce the impact that JAX physical plant operations, construction and other practices have on the environment. The requirements of this position will require close coordination with and leadership of many internal and external constituents with a strong focus on greenhouse gas reductions, alternative transportation programs, building operations and maintenance, new construction and renovation, waste reduction, recycling, composting, and water conservation. Accountable for researching, developing, managing, administering, implementing and continually assessing sustainability projects and initiatives.
Responsibilities:
Create and lead the Sustainability Implementation Committee (SIC). Host periodic meetings that are informed and productive, such that community stakeholders are motivated to support the development of JAX’s Sustainability Plan. Lead the further development, publication, and implementation of the JAX Sustainability Plan.
Maintain close partnerships within Facilities Management to collaborate on common goals and to infuse sustainability principles into physical plant operations and capital projects.
Working directly with JAX project managers, JAX building engineers, service providers and other resources to implement the sustainability program and initiatives. Work with JAX project managers on green building certifications and standards on renovation and new construction projects (e.g. LEED, Passive House, Living Building, et.al.).
Provide ongoing leadership and support to JAX Green Team Program on each campus and the many distinct sustainability efforts across all JAX campuses. Foster a culture of sustainability by engaging senior staff, administration, faculty, and staff with the goal of being an integrated JAX-wide program.
Oversee the preparation of JAX’s Sustainability tracking submissions to appropriate benchmarking programs.
Develop measurable sustainability data and metrics, analyze, monitor and report program performance, including energy and waste data to administration via written and/or verbal communication.
Oversee JAX Energy Dashboard including KPI creation and content data entry, maintenance and publication.
Publish, administer, and update the MyJAX Sustainability intranet page as needed.
Advocate for and obtain utility initiatives and other funding to implement projects in support of sustainability and the JAX Sustainability Plan with reasonable paybacks where possible. Seek out and apply for relevant grants. Administer paperwork with the Efficiency Maine program, maintaining database of submitted projects. Manage and report on use of established Green Revolving Fund (GRF)
With limited direction/oversight, lead, develop, implement, administer, document, and communicate comprehensive JAX-wide programs that promote sustainability.
Liaise with sustainability directors or equivalents at other institutions, businesses, and governments to share experience, best practices, and promote collaboration.
Develop and administer a budget. Work with others to identify budget and resource implications on their departments to implement the JAX Sustainability Plan.
Qualifications:
B.S. degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Architecture, Urban Planning, or related field. M.S. degree in a related field desirable.
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a leadership role in Sustainability, Environmental, Urban Planning and/or related fields.
Demonstrated technical knowledge in the field including project management, contract administration, and budgeting skills.
Demonstrated grant administration/writing experience preferred. Ability to establish and execute strategic plans and initiatives with self-initiative as well as working with stakeholders and committees.
Demonstrated strong leadership and project management skills.
Working knowledge of local, national, and global programs to reduce JAX’s impact on the environment.
Management of related environmental systems.
Ability to gather data, compile information, prepare reports and presentations and draft business correspondence.
Strong presentation and communication skills including technical writing; excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work; proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, presentation media, and database software.
Self-directed with strong ability to collaborate with, motivate, and influence others in various parts of the organization toward program implementation.
Ability to understand and analyze utility and emissions data.
