Manager, Sustainable Venue Design and Development
$88,000–$115,000 year
On-siteLos Angeles, California, United States
Job Summary
Integrate LA28's sustainability strategy into venue design, construction, and delivery by researching materials, carbon reduction, and post-Games circularity. Update internal systems to support best practice outcomes and assist in assessing vendors using sustainable procurement systems. Facilitate workshops with internal and external stakeholders to communicate progress and track deliverables, while helping specialists collect data for carbon and circularity targets. Report on sustainability aspects within wider departmental and Games-wide mechanisms. This role reports to the Principal, Sustainable Venue Design & Development, with a dotted line to the Sustainability Team. Expect a four-to-five day in-office schedule with potential travel to jobsites and manufacturing facilities, including evenings and weekends during peak periods.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional experience in sustainability within built environment design, delivery, construction and 'end-of-life'
- Strong understanding of sustainability principles in the built environment, including optimizing environmental performance, supporting local biodiversity, calculating and reducing carbon footprints, and maximizing circular outcomes
- Knowledge of supply chains and responsible materials sourcing and application
- Experience collaborating with colleagues in a fast-paced, multifaceted system to maximize sustainability opportunities in a practical and pragmatic manner
- Background in working alongside consultants, contractors and vendors to maximize their delivery of sustainable outcomes within their scope of works
- Experience in stakeholder engagement and workshop facilitation, delivering targets and reporting risks, opportunities and outcomes
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Event Management, Architecture, Engineering, etc.), with associated experience of delivering sustainable outcomes within that field
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g Environmental Science, Sustainability Management, etc.), with associated experience within the built environment or events management
- Demonstrable work experience in relation to overall requirements of the role
- Four-to-five day in-office working environment
- Potential to travel to and tour VNI jobsites and vendor or contractor manufacturing facilities
- Travel may include occasional flights and overnight stays
- Visits to event venues and hospitality spaces may be necessary
- Site visits may require navigating varying environmental conditions in external locations
- Hours of work may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Flexibility or variability in work schedules, including occasional early morning or late evening meetings
- Local, domestic, and international travel may be required
Desired Qualifications
- ideally with a focus on sports/ major public events
- ideally with professional accreditation to demonstrate this
- Passion for sustainability and a desire to make a positive impact
- Passion for the Olympic Movement and the power of aligning, sport, community, the built environment and sustainability
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to work collaboratively and persuasively across different teams
- Ability to pragmatically get the best out of stakeholders and situations
- Solution-oriented, problem-solver, quick to understand complex built environment situations
- Reporting and documentation skills
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
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