Sustainability Specialist

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Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. 

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. 

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Project Overview:

Bechtel helps clients deliver projects of purpose that create a lasting positive legacy globally.  These large, complex and multi-disciplined projects create jobs and grow economies; improve the resiliency of the world’s infrastructure; connect communities to resources and opportunities; get us closer to net zero; tackle critical environmental challenges to protect people and the planet; and accelerate progress to make the world a cleaner, greener, safer place. 

Bechtel is providing a wide variety project and contract management services, crossing all disciplines, to customers in Western Australia to support exciting capital works programmes, including in aviation, defence and energy infrastructure. We are looking for people to join us in a long-term relationship to deliver these services in and around Perth where we are working within integrated teams with our customers and to help build Bechtel’s capabilities for even greater opportunities in the future. 

Job Summary:

As a sustainability specialist, you will help coordinate the integration of sustainability requirements into project level documents, including design criteria, contract packages and contractor plans and submittals. In performing this role, the specialist will support sustainability management, IS, GreenStar and similar rating  delivery across multiple projects, and work with relevant stakeholders to ensure that sustainability targets are being met.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provides support to the Sustainability Manager and Team to integrate PAPL's broader sustainability commitments across the capital works portfolio 
• Supports communications, stakeholder engagement, data management, measurement and/or reporting of sustainability rating requirements 
• Follows prescribed methods/means to monitor and review evidence collection and submission packages in accordance with rating system credit requirements 
• Coordinates with others to monitor and facilitates progress of contractor and consultant's achievement of sustainability ratings and contributions to PAPL sustainability program goals  
• Organizes/participates in meetings with project team members and contractors to monitor actions to ensure sustainability compliance and progress of deliverables
• Tracks and reports on progress and support the prepartio of monthly reports 
• Prepares sustainability presentations, case studies, and material for website content as assigned 

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires a University degree in relevant field such as Engineering, Environmental Science or Management or Sustainability, with 2 -3 years of experience or 5-6 years of relevant work experience
• Requires familiarity with sustainability rating systems such as IS or Green Star, professional accreditation a plus

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Relevant Experience in Sustainability - prior involvement in sustainability programs in the work place.
• Data management and analysis skills
• Strong Listening, Oral and Written Communication and Content Development Skills
• Able to work collaboratively, takes good direction but can deal with ambiguity and a dynamic environment
• Technical proficiency with common tools (Excel, PowerPoint, collaboration tools like SharePoint).
• Organized with attention to detail and able to meet deadlines 
• Demonstrated positive and flexible attitude and willingness to take on a wide range of diverse tasks

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive.  Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.