Project Manager, Sustainability

About Suffolk

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates and invests. Suffolk is an end-to-end business that provides value throughout the entire project lifecycle by leveraging its core construction management services with vertical service lines that include real estate capital investment, design, self-perform construction services, technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies) and innovation research/development.

Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $5.0 billion in annual revenue, 2,600 employees, and main offices in Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego. Suffolk manages some of the most complex, sophisticated projects in the country, serving clients in every major industry sector, including healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, transportation/aviation, government, mission critical and commercial. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” For more information, visit www.suffolk.com and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.

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Benefits include, competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, access to market leading medical and emotional and mental health benefits, dental, and vision insurance plans, virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care, generous paid time off, 401k plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources, company paid and voluntary life insurance, tax deferred savings accounts, 10 backup daycare days each year, short- and long-term disability, commuter benefits and more.  For more information, click here.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate green building certification processes such as LEED, Passive House, and Living Building Challenge, ensuring compliance and successful project certification
• Provide technical guidance on energy efficiency, material sustainability, and life cycle assessment (LCA) to support design and construction teams.
• Perform constructability reviews focused on green certification gaps, building performance optimization, and sustainable material procurement.
• Work with construction operations teams to streamline green building certification process.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and project stakeholders to integrate sustainability strategies from concept through construction.
• Engage with clients to communicate sustainability objectives and project achievements.
• Prepare high-quality reports and presentations to communicate technical sustainability findings to diverse audiences, including clients and internal teams.
• Set up and manage sustainability documentation for projects, including templates, plans, and tracking systems to ensure smooth execution.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources effectively while coordinating with interdisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of analysis and project delivery standards, to ensure a high quality of work is consistently delivered by the team.

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in building science, architectural engineering, environmental design, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sustainability consulting, engineering, or green building certification management.
• Working knowledge of sustainability benchmarking systems, including LEED, Passive House, and Living Building Challenge.
• LEED AP, Phius Certified Consultant, or similar professional accreditation preferred.
• Ability to read, review, and evaluate Architectural and Engineering drawings and visualize three-dimensional models
• Demonstrated ability to engage with senior management, peers, and external stakeholders to drive sustainability initiatives.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Excellent technical and business writing skills, with the ability to clearly communicate sustainability concepts.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities effectively, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with design tools such as Revit and AutoCAD
• Experience with energy modeling (e.g., IES VE, eQuest, EnergyPlus) is a plus.
• Experience with including Passive House Planning Package (PHPP), WUFI Passive, and METr is a plus.
• Experience with computational fluid dynamics (CFD), parametric modeling (e.g., Grasshopper), and data visualization tools is a plus.
• This role offers an opportunity to drive sustainability leadership across projects, helping to shape high-performance buildings and advance low-carbon solutions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level.

Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law.  This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.  Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk.