Director of Sustainability

The Director of Sustainability will be expected to function as a visionary leader and organizational strategist on internal and external sustainability practices necessary for David Evans Enterprises, Inc. (DEEI) to fulfill its core purpose: "To improve the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments." The director reports to the CEO.

Role: 

• Oversee all DEEI initiatives related to sustainability      
• Create strategy, programs, and tactics to integrate sustainability into internal and external business functions      
• Foster a culture of sustainability among DEEI employees      
• Lead activities of subsidiary sustainability coordinators

Responsibilities: 

• In cooperation with the sustainability steering committee, create the strategic plan for firm-wide sustainability efforts, and develop annual sustainability plans      
• Report to CEO on DEEI's progress with regard to integrating sustainable practices into its culture and work      
• Continually monitor and introduce to DEEI industry practices with regard to sustainability to keep DEA in the forefront of sustainable planning and design      
• Establish a sustainable planning and design core team to determine how to integrate sustainable practices into DEEI's client services across all business lines and disciplines      
• Develop and enhance positive foundation, governmental, individual and other relationships to support sustainability efforts      
• Act as internal and external spokesperson on the topic of sustainability and DEEI's efforts      
• Work with the chief strategic officer to develop internal and external strategies to fulfill the core purpose      
• The director will be a member of DEEI's sustainable steering committee      
• Coordinate and lead monthly conference calls with sustainability coordinators      
• Coordinate efforts of sustainability coordinators      
• Manage content and maintenance of sustainability websites internally and externally      
• Partner with corporate communications to drive internal awareness/education on sustainability issues      
• Partner with corporate communications in the development of a periodic corporate social responsibility report

Education and experience: 

• Undergraduate degree in related field; advanced degree desired      
• More than 5 years of progressive experience and leadership in the area of sustainability or related initiatives      
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple, complex projects in diverse areas      
• Proven track record in developing, managing, and executing successful corporate programs and related goals and objectives      
• Demonstrated experience managing complex collaborative processes      
• Proven ability to develop and implement tactics to achieve strategic goals