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Enterprise Sustainability Manager

Golden, CO · On-site

$117K/yr

Develop strategy and execute subsequent activities that drive McKinstry towards being fully net zero in the next ten years. * Lead companywide annual GHG accounting and reporting across Scope 1, ...

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Senior Project Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$101K - $132K/yr

Strategic electricity and natural gas procurement, renewable energy, and demand response; climate impact reduction and reporting, net zero strategies, and sustainability planning; roofing, solar, HVA ...

Strategic electricity and natural gas procurement, renewable energy, and demand response; climate impact reduction and reporting, net zero strategies, and sustainability planning; roofing, solar, HVA ...

Strategic electricity and natural gas procurement, renewable energy, and demand response; climate impact reduction and reporting, net zero strategies, and sustainability planning; roofing, solar, HVA ...

Enterprise Sustainability Manager

Golden, CO · On-site

$117K/yr

Develop strategy and execute subsequent activities that drive McKinstry towards being fully net zero in the next ten years. * Lead company-wide annual GHG accounting and reporting across Scope 1, ...

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Enterprise Sustainability Manager

McKinstry

Golden, CO • On-site

$117K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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9.7

Company rating: 9.7 out of 10

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Job description

Build What Matters

At McKinstry, we're on a mission To Build a Thriving Planet - and we're looking for leaders who want to turn ambition into action. As Senior Manager, Environmental Impact, you'll help shape and deliver enterprisewide strategies that reduce emissions, transform supply chains, and accelerate decarbonization across McKinstry's operations nationwide.

This is a strategic, peopleleading role for a sustainability leader who thrives at the intersection of climate action, operations, supply chains, and business strategy. This person will need to be located in Denver, Seattle, or Spokane.

Lead Corporate Sustainability Strategy

  • Own and advance McKinstry's sustainability and decarbonization programs focused on McKinstry's operations, including within fleet, facilities, procurement, and corporate travel.
  • Develop strategy and execute subsequent activities that drive McKinstry towards being fully net zero in the next ten years.
  • Lead companywide annual GHG accounting and reporting across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3, leveraging software and GHG accounting tools to produce high-quality analysis, a comprehensive report, and actionable insights.
  • Design and implement supply chain decarbonization strategies, including supplier engagement, emissions data frameworks, sourcing considerations, and reduction roadmaps.
  • Partner with fleet, facilities, operations, supply chain, procurement, and other internal teams to develop, implement, and track sustainability and decarbonization enhancements in McKinstry's operations nationwide.
  • Provide recommendations and lead strategy pertaining to carbon offsets and RECs.
  • Provide guidance on responding to climate and ESG disclosures as requested by clients and key stakeholders.

Deliver HighImpact Programs

  • Lead large, crossfunctional climate and decarbonization initiatives from strategy through execution.
  • Create KPIs, dashboards, and progress reporting to track and manage sustainability-related performance and outcomes.
  • Lead program planning, timelines, and deliverables with full accountability for results.
  • Manage, mentor, and develop a small but growing team of climate and sustainability professionals.

Influence & Collaborate

  • Partner closely with business leaders, operations, fleet, facilities, procurement, supply chain, manufacturing/fabrication, and social impact teams to integrate climate strategies across the organization.
  • Support implementation of initiatives across the organization; do the heavy lifting for other teams to make implementation of decarbonization strategies easy and attainable.
  • Serve as a trusted internal advisor and subjectmatter expert on carbon, climate, and decarbonization.
  • Build buyin and momentum across a matrixed organization through strong communication, influence, and relationshipbuilding.
  • Ensure alignment of progress with external commitments including The Climate Pledge; evaluate alignment to other frameworks including SBTi and CDP.
  • Engage and inspire McKinstry employees in our sustainability and decarbonization initiatives; develop strategies that drive individual action around topics like commuting and waste diversion.
  • Identify and implement initiatives that enhance McKinstry's brand as a climate leader externally in the community and in the industry.

What We're Looking For

Required

  • 10-15+ years of experience in sustainability, climate, carbon management, supply chain, or related fields.
  • Demonstrated expertise in GHG accounting and emissions management across Scope 1-3.
  • 2+ years of people management experience, with a track record of developing highperforming teams.
  • Experience leading complex, crossfunctional programs in matrixed organizations.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and executivelevel storytelling skills.
  • Knowledge of GHG accounting software and similar tools to aid analysis and regular reporting.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft tools (Excel, PowerBI, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams).
  • Familiarity with frameworks such as the GHG Protocol, EcoVadis, CDP, GRI, and RE100.

Highly Desirable

  • Experience in manufacturing or the built environment, including construction, facilities, energy systems, or industrial operations.
  • Experience engaging suppliers on emissions data, climate targets, or decarbonization initiatives.
  • Background in engineering, energy performance contracting, or highperformance designbuild environments.
  • Advanced degree in sustainability, climate science, engineering, or related discipline.

Why McKinstry

  • Lead climate action at scale - across operations, supply chains, and the built environment.
  • Work alongside passionate experts committed to innovation, equity, and impact.
  • Grow your career while helping shape a lowcarbon future.
  • Be part of a company that believes sustainability is core to longterm business success.

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

  • Competitive pay
  • 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

  • Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
  • Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
  • Transgender inclusive benefits
  • Commuter benefits
  • Pet insurance
  • "Building Good" paid community service time
  • Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
  • McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you're driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $99,270 - $169,900 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment iscontingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.

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