Sustainability Manager

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Lead project environmental management and sustainability on site, reporting to project leadership.
• Develop and oversee project environmental and sustainability plans; review contractor plans, CEMP, waste plans, pollution prevention plans, and procedures.
• Monitor regulatory, permit, and sustainability compliance; conduct inspections and audits and ensure corrective actions.
• Oversee waste, noise, dust, air, water, soil, ecology, and hazardous materials; coordinate monitoring and review reports.
• Integrate sustainability into construction methods, materials, waste handling, and site logistics with HSE, construction, and design teams.
• Support LEED, Envision, or equivalent rating-system requirements and assessor coordination; provide technical guidance and deliver training.
• Investigate environmental incidents, track corrective actions, coordinate stakeholders, produce reports and KPI dashboards, manage risks, and verify close-out commitments.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, or a related listed discipline from a recognized university.
• Experience in environmental management or sustainability on large construction or infrastructure projects; site-based experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction environmental regulations, standards, and permitting in KSA or the GCC.
• Experience implementing Environmental Management Systems and sustainable construction practices on major projects.
• Experience with LEED, Envision, BREEAM, Mostadam, or similar rating systems; relevant accreditation or certification preferred.
• Ability to lead programs and audits, influence contractor performance, communicate and write reports effectively, and coordinate with clients, regulators, and contractors.
• Familiarity with HSE management systems; KSA or GCC experience is preferred.

Work setting

• The role is site-based as part of a construction supervision team.

Benefits

• The employer describes benefits including paid time off, flexible holidays, training and development, wellness resources, and medical, dental, and vision coverage.