Sustainability Manager

PDC oversees campus development, including campus planning, architectural design, construction, signage, and space planning services, ensuring the advancement of the University's campus master plan. The team provides architectural and construction-management services for regional and Pittsburgh campuses.

Job Summary

Oversees and implements sustainability projects and programming within a department and/or Responsibility Center. Serves as liaison between internal and external stakeholders regarding sustainability, policies and procedures, and communications, including coordinating project delivery and communications across multiple stakeholders. Recommends best practices regarding sustainability initiatives to department and/or Responsibility Center. Tracks and reports metrics to document impact and improve the effectiveness of programs.

Essential Functions

Develops and implements various sustainability programs and associated initiatives within department/Responsibility Center. In collaboration with the Office of Sustainability, implements policies, procedures, and best practices regarding sustainability as it pertains to assigned department and/or Responsibility Center. Creates, implements, and assists in program delivery relating to resource use reduction and education within a department and/or Responsibility Center. Coordinates project delivery and communications across multiple stakeholders, channels, and platforms Collaborates with various University departments to enhance sustainability practices and ensures compliance with policies. Tracks and reports on metrics to document impact of programs. Manages and maintains departmental and/or Responsibility Center's programming budget for sustainability. Reviews and analyzes current departmental and/or Responsibility Center sustainability programming for effectiveness. Prepares and implements recommendations for improvements. Recommends best practices to incorporate sustainability initiatives into department and/or Responsibility Center's key functions and stakeholder engagement. Participates in community outreach to promote sustainability efforts within department, Responsibility Center, and across University. Ensures all programs, activities, and series comply with University, state, and federal regulations. The job duties outlined in this job description include common job responsibilities for this title and level of jobs and are not intended to cover every duty. The University reserves the right to assign other duties to employees that are not listed in this job description.

Physical Effort

Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular Job Classification: Staff.Sustainability Manager Job Family: Campus Operations Job Sub Family: Sustainability Services Campus: Pittsburgh Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3 Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement. Work Schedule: Monday - riday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Work Arrangement: Monday - Friday, 8:0 Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status PI241973480