Rowan Digital Infrastructure is looking for a Sustainability Program Manager to support the Director of Sustainable Practices with the integration of environmentally responsible practices and decarbonization strategies across the portfolio. The role is based in our new Denver, CO headquarters and will focus on sustainable project outcomes while positioning Rowan as the leader in responsible and innovative development.
The successful candidate will have project experience in design or development and a deep understanding of sustainability principles with a passion for execution. This is an excellent opportunity to work on actively decarbonizing digital infrastructure at a national scale with some of the most innovative and impactful teams in the industry.
Travel: Ability to travel up to 10% for company gatherings or to project sites.
Location: Denver, CO (hybrid in-office role, with 3-days minimum in-office per week).
Compensation: $130k-$160k, Bonuses available.
Essential Responsibilities
Facilitate the implementation of sustainability practices and corporate objectives for projects in various stages of development, from site origination through facility operations.
Partner with the Origination, Development, Energy, Water, Engineering, and Construction teams to develop and manage sustainability strategies on multiple projects simultaneously.
Manage the delivery of sustainability objectives, including greenhouse gas reduction plans, sustainability reporting, project certifications, and ESG programs for projects.
Ensure key performance metrics, including energy, water, carbon, and materials impact, are tracked and leveraged across all projects.
Develop and refine technical reports, decks, and other critical deliverables for internal and external communications.
Support business development activities, including investment memos, site due diligence efforts, and corporate sustainability reporting.
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers within design and construction teams and with customer organizations.
Stay informed of industry trends, best practices, and emerging issues in sustainability and identify opportunities to integrate this knowledge into Rowan’s development process.
Education, Skills, and Experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental science, sustainability, engineering, architecture, or a related field with 5–7 years of professional experience in sustainability consulting.
Experience with sustainability assessments and reporting programs (e.g., GHG Protocol, SBTi, CDP, Article 9).
Strong project management skills with the ability to lead multiple projects and initiatives across business units effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional visual, verbal, and written communication skills.
Technical experience with sustainability certifications (e.g. LEED, BREEAM, Fitwel, ILFI Zero Carbon) and carbon offset strategies.
Experience using sustainability and project management tools (Procore, EC3, One Click LCA).
LEED AP with specialty or equivalent sustainability credential preferred.
