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Site Sustainability Manager

Now Hiring: Site Sustainability Manager

Compensation: $90,000- $95,000

Shift: Days/variable, M-F (On-Site)

Job Overview

The Site Sustainability Manager will be responsible for coordinating and directing operations necessary to carry out contractual responsibilities of the company including any and all necessary planning, supervision, budgeting, vendor and supplier contact, customer relations, and other high level managerial or supervisor responsibilities.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Direct programs and implement policy to ensure total compliance with contract duties between company and customer
• Plan and develop work schedules to ensure adequate service
• Work with Corporate Sustainability Manager to follow and support company initiatives
• Depending on client, facilitate and manage non- hazardous solid waste vendors including but not limited to placement, pull schedule, full containers and maximized weights and cost
• Support and manage all tracking of information while following all deadlines
• Support the client with education and suggestions timely and consistently while working with the SBM Sustainability Team
• Inspect and evaluate physical condition of establishment for program compliance, i.e. safety, quality, and service
• Prepare or direct supplies and equipment
• Investigate new and promote improved equipment and methods
• Review customer requests for service to ascertain cause for service request, type of malfunction, and address with manager
• Implement organization policies and goals
• Analyze and facilitate budget requests to identify areas in which reductions can be made
• Assist in the promotion of services performed to develop new markets, increase share of market, and obtain competitive position in industry
• Inspect plant and evaluate use of space and facilities
• Assist with plans, budgets, and schedules modifications including cost estimates bid sheets and contracts
• Ensure that site meets budget goals on a sustaining basis
• Assist in the development of long-range plans, conceptual designs, and capital outlay requirements for program/process improvements
• Coordinate program specifications, requirements for proposals and contracts, and associated documents.
• Compiles data for preparing estimates.
• Maintain, and report on financial part of business, such as, labor hours, overhead, supplies, expenses, billing, forecasting and any changes to these areas
• Maintain a safe work environment for self and employees
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, such as, FLSA, OSHA, ADA, etc.
• Direct supervisory management engaged in support of facilities programs
• Act as liaison between company, customers, clients, employees, and subcontractors
• Maintain contract and contractor status databases
• Reviews all correspondence concerning contractors and responds as appropriate
• Establish and maintain contact with contractors to ensure the smooth working of the contract process
• Conduct and attend meetings to communicate top down, and bottom up on a consistent real time basis, with customers, clients, and employees
• Responsible for following applicable Key Performance Indicators: Safety, Customer Satisfaction, Top Line Growth, Budgets and Employee Satisfaction
• Responsible for Sustainable programs which include but are not limited to: Green programs within SBM (Green supplies, Green equipment, Green processes)
• Become LEED AP and be able to participate on USGBC LEED projects.
• Travel may be required for this position

Qualification

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job safely. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Education and/ or Experience

Bachelor's degree with a minimum one year related experience or an AA degree with three years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

May required to have a valid driver's license. May be required to have a Forklift certification.

May required to have LEED (Leadership Energy & Environmental Design) certification and be able to participate on USGBC LEED projects.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, planning, assigning, and directing work; performance evaluations; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Ensure employees are properly trained on tasks and safety requirements.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or listen. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.