**Description** Burns & McDonnell is looking for a Senior Sustainability Specialist to lead, scope, and coordinate sustainability program opportunities across Burns and McDonnell’s wide range of clients. This role will be key to coordinating and implementing Burns & McDonnell’s wide range of Sustainability Services. Primary Responsibilities + Lead the sustainability, environmental, social and corporate governance planning services for our clients. This includes strategy development materiality assessments, and establishment of metrics. + Work with a team of sustainability solutions engineers, scientists and communications specialists to plan and implement sustainable projects to meet our client’s goals. + Assist with preparing marketing materials for overall implementation of the marketing/communications strategy for sustainability to broaden the brand both internally and externally. + Participate and lead sustainability planning sessions with our clients and develop plans to assist with plans to achieve their net zero, sustainability, ESG and other goals. + Assist clients with development of Science Based Targets + Provide detailed information on various ESG reporting programs to support their sustainability goals and reporting. + Develop and expand client relationships that generate repeat business to grow services and market share. Lead and partner with clients in developing sustainability strategies. + Deep understanding of current sustainability challenges within private and public sector clients with proven track record of providing solutions. + Leverage existing relationships to support the growth of Sustainability and ESG opportunities throughout North America. + Prepare proposals and participate in business development with existing clients and identified leads. + Build and support relationships with regulatory entities, vendors and product/service companies. + Other duties, as assigned. **Qualifications** + Bachelor's Degree in sustainability, environmental policy, climate change, planning, environmental engineering, or related field. Master's Degree preferred. + 8 years (10 years preferred) of experience in Sustainability and ESG planning arena, preferably as a consultant, but will also consider industry experience. + Experienced in sustainability and/or climate resilience planning. + Experienced with the design and implementation of sustainability programs such as energy, air emissions, waste, and water. + Leadership experience including business development, proposal development, and project management. + Must be experienced in performing exciting informative presentations and having an open dialogue with clients. + Understanding of pertinent accreditations in sustainability and carbon emissions a plus. + Knowledge of GHG Protocol and general corporate sustainability reporting topics. + Good broad understanding of sustainability topics including climate resilience, emerging technologies and renewables, zero waste planning, net-zero and implementation. + Excellent verbal and written communication skills EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans **Job** Engineering **Primary Location** US-MO-Kansas City **Other Locations** US-VA-Richmond, US-IL-Downers Grove, US-DC-Washington, US-NC-Raleigh, US-TX-Austin, US-MI-Detroit, US-GA-Atlanta, US-MO-Saint Louis, US-TX-Houston, US-WI-Madison, US-NC-Charlotte, US-MN-Minneapolis/St Paul, US-IL-Chicago **Schedule:** Full-time **Travel:** Yes, 25 % of the Time **Req ID:** 234245 **Job Hire Type** Experienced #LI-JJ #ENS