Environmental & Sustainability Manager

Overview

What You’ll Be Doing

• Report to the Project Director/Construction Director and act as the project lead for environmental management and sustainability on site.
• Develop, implement, and oversee the Project Environmental Management Plan and Sustainability Plan in line with Parsons standards, client requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Review and approve the contractor’s Environmental & Sustainability Plans, CEMP, Waste Management Plan, Pollution Prevention Plan, and related procedures, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with local environmental regulations, permit conditions, and sustainability targets (e.g., resource efficiency, waste reduction, carbon considerations).
• Conduct regular environmental and sustainability inspections and audits on site, identifying non‑conformances and ensuring timely corrective and preventive actions.
• Oversee management of waste, noise, dust, air quality, water usage, soil protection, ecology, and hazardous materials in accordance with project standards.
• Coordinate environmental monitoring activities (e.g., noise, dust, water quality) and review monitoring reports, ensuring appropriate actions are taken as needed.
• Collaborate with HSE, construction, and design teams to integrate sustainability principles into construction methods, materials selection, waste handling, and site logistics.
• Support implementation of sustainability rating system requirements (e.g., LEED, Envision, or equivalent), including documentation, evidence gathering, and liaison with independent assessors, as applicable.
• Provide technical guidance to Parsons and contractor teams on environmental best practices and sustainable construction solutions.
• Lead or participate in environmental incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and reporting, and track implementation of corrective actions.
• Prepare and deliver training and toolbox talks on environmental and sustainability topics to project staff and contractor personnel.
• Coordinate with client representatives, regulatory authorities, and third-party auditors on all environmental and sustainability matters, including inspections and reporting.
• Manage project environmental and sustainability reporting, including weekly/monthly reports, KPI dashboards, and summary presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure that environmental risks and opportunities are identified early, assessed, and incorporated into project risk registers and mitigation plans.
• Support handover and close-out activities by verifying environmental commitments are fulfilled, documentation is complete, and sustainability targets/credits are properly evidenced.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability from a recognized university.
• in environmental management and/or sustainability on large-scale construction or infrastructure projects, preferably in a site-based role.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, standards, and permitting requirements applicable to construction projects in KSA or the GCC.
• Demonstrated experience implementing Environmental Management Systems and sustainable construction practices on major projects.
• Experience with green building/sustainability rating systems (e.g., LEED, Envision, BREEAM, Mostadam or similar); relevant accreditation or certification is preferred.
• Proven ability to lead environmental and sustainability programs, conduct audits, and influence contractor performance.
• Strong communication, coordination, and report-writing skills, with the ability to interface confidently with clients, regulators, and contractors.
• Familiarity with HSE management systems and the integration of environmental and sustainability requirements within overall project HSE frameworks.
• Experience in KSA or the GCC region is preferred.
• Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
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