Senior Sustainability Specialist
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In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself.
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In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities.
Imagine Next!
At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself.
Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential.
Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. **Job Description:**
Dubai, UAE
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented **Senior Sustainability Specialist** to join our team!
In this role you will **contribute to the sustainability and environmental strategies for the delivery of challenging high-quality infrastructure and masterplan projects.**
What You'Ll Be Doing
- Be part of complex project teams which require sustainability planning and evaluation, from conception to project completion.
- Manage multiple multidisciplinary projects that require sustainability strategy, certifications (LEED, Envision, WELL, Estidama, Mostadam, BREEAM, etc.).
- Develop sustainability strategies tailored for each project’s aspirations and requirements.
- Guide project teams during planning, design development, tendering and construction supervision to enable achievement of projects sustainability and environmental goals.
- Develop technical reports and studies for sustainability certifications and environmental documentation as part of project deliverables.
- Prepare RFPs to appoint the most suitable sub-consultants for any given project.
- Assess and manage the appointed sub-consultants and review their sustainability outputs.
- Review and respond to RFIs and other technical queries, and coordinate with stakeholders to obtain information as required.
- Review deliverables prepared by consultants, suppliers, and contractors for accuracy and quality.
What Required Skills You'Ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Architecture, Engineering, Planning.
- Work experience of minimum 8 years in an international engineering design and project management or sustainability consultancy.
- Estidama PCRS PQP and/or LEED AP and/or WELL AP and/or BREEAM AP, and additional credentials a plus.
- Knowledgeable on the latest trends in the sustainability field and finding ways to implement them synergistically.
- Detail oriented, well-organized, and able to work independently as well as part of a team, on multiple large-scale projects in parallel.
- Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills in English.
- Problem solving attitude and analytical skills are very important to holistically approaching the projects.
- Team player and able to work across different teams in different geographies.
- Leadership initiatives for the team and the wider business.
What Desired Skills You'Ll Bring
- Master’s degree in architecture, engineering, planning, or related natural sciences field.
- Experience in coordinating with diverse individuals and teams including client, consultant, contractor, design, and construction members to enable achievement of project sustainability objectives and targets.
- Bring a clear understanding of good global sustainability consultancy practices and delivery of projects that include bespoke sustainability advice.
- Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
- We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars!
- Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!
- Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices.
- To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Financial Wellness
We care about your financial wellbeing.
Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.
Work Life Harmony
Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you.
Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.
Career Development
We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees.
Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.
Veteran Support
We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.
Mind & Body
At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program.
Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays.
Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.
Health
Health is not a one size fits all.
At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.
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