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AECOM Senior Sustainability and ESG Advisor in Miami, Florida
Company Description
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
AECOM is seeking a Senior Sustainability and ESG Advisor that can be based in any of our offices within the U.S. The selected candidate will lead the ESG and decarbonization advisory group for U.S. East and Latin America, working with staff across AECOM’s businesses and practices. The primary emphasis of the group is to support clients with their ESG strategies and ESG Service delivery.
Requirements/Responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:
The Senior ESG Advisor will primarily focus on supporting clients with assessing, improving and disclosing their ESG strategy and performance. The role will also involve interfacing with AECOM’s Climate Change Strategy & Disclosure advisors in the delivery of client work where ESG and climate change intersect.
The Senior ESG Advisor will work in partnership with the Global ESG Advisory Lead and Regional Counterparts in client project delivery, writing proposals, securing work and marketing AECOM’s services through webinars and promotional material.
At AECOM, we provide consulting and advice for clients, and importantly we also build infrastructure for clients. As Senior Sustainability and ESG Advisor, you will have expanded opportunities at AECOM to provide ESG consulting to clients and to provide ESG consulting on infrastructure projects – we call it “embedded” ESG. Double the opportunity, double the ability to make a difference in the world.
Qualified candidates will have excellent analytical, writing, presentation and managerial skills, with a professional consulting background in ESG/sustainability advisory.
Significant experience with the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards is required.
Experience with environmental compliance and regulation, GHG management, circular economy, nature-based solutions, water management, air quality, health & safety, stakeholder engagement, corporate governance and ethics, sustainable finance, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), decarbonization and Net Zero, or any related topics are useful.
AECOM is known for our award-winning technical excellence, leading-edge science and innovative project delivery. We provide sustainable solutions for some of the world’s most challenging issues. Our global clients and their projects are diverse and interesting. They span market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide-ranging environmental problems within diverse community profiles. AECOM’s Sustainable Legacies program describes our approach to the environment, social equity and governance (ESG.) We embed sustainability throughout our business and help clients embed sustainable practices into their work. We help clients reduce their impact on the environment, achieve compliance and reduce risks.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
BA/BS + 12 YORE or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 4 years of leadership.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited university (i.e., Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, MBA, Urban Planning, Geography, Natural Resources)
12 years of experience consulting externally (i.e., client-facing) or internally (i.e., in-house at an organization) on ESG/sustainability strategy, governance, risk management and metrics & targets.
As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited university
15+ years of experience at a sustainability consulting firm, or equivalent
Demonstrated knowledge in some of the following areas:
Advising on adoption of the SASB, TCFD, SBTi and GRI standards
Managing projects and client management
Delegating tasks and managing a small team
Creating high performance teams
Conducting and/or overseeing analysis
Writing proposals and securing work
Strong Microsoft Office skills, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
Environmental compliance and regulation
GHG management
Circular economy
Nature-positive solutions
Water management
Air quality
Health & safety
Stakeholder engagement
Corporate governance and ethics
Sustainable finance
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
Decarbonization and Net Zero carbon emissions
Outstanding critical thinking skills with the ability to solve unstructured problems.
Outstanding communication, writing and organizational skills
Intellectually curious with a strong desire to develop professionally in the ESG/sustainability field.
Multilingual
Additional Information
Relocation is not available for this position.
We are interested in every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States.
Offered rate of compensation for New York, Colorado & Washington DC will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $140,9000 - $250,000.
AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel, and Service Awards programs.
With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Join us and let’s get started.
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10095272
Business Line: Environment
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: East
Career Area: Consulting Services
Work Location Model: Hybrid