Project Sustainability Manager

About the Role and Company

Join Parsons in Riyadh as a Project Sustainability Manager, tasked with overseeing environmental and sustainability efforts on a significant public realm development in Diriyah. This initiative includes the creation of iconic parks, open spaces, and over 55 kilometers of streetscape designed to foster a vibrant, inclusive community enhancing accessibility and quality of life. Parsons emphasizes a culture valuing people, agility, and growth, aiming to empower employees to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead for environmental management and sustainability on-site, reporting directly to the Project Director/Construction Director.
• Develop and manage the Environmental Management Plan and Sustainability Plan, ensuring compliance with Parsons standards, client needs, and regulatory requirements.
• Review and approve contractors’ related plans including Environmental & Sustainability Plans, CEMP, Waste Management, and Pollution Prevention Plans to align with project goals.
• Monitor construction operations to ensure adherence to local environmental laws, permit obligations, and sustainability benchmarks such as resource conservation and carbon footprint reduction.
• Conduct periodic environmental and sustainability inspections and audits, identify issues, and enforce corrective measures promptly.
• Oversee management of environmental factors like waste, noise, dust, air and water quality, soil preservation, ecology, and hazardous substances following project standards.
• Coordinate environmental monitoring activities and review findings to ensure appropriate responses.
• Collaborate with HSE, construction, and design teams to embed sustainability principles in construction practices, materials, waste management, and logistics.
• Support implementation and documentation for sustainability rating systems such as LEED, Envision, or equivalents, including communication with external assessors.
• Provide technical guidance on environmental best practices and sustainable construction methods to project and contractor teams.
• Lead environmental incident investigations, conduct root cause analysis, and manage corrective action tracking.
• Organize and deliver environmental and sustainability training sessions and toolbox talks for staff and contractors.
• Liaise with client representatives, regulatory bodies, and third-party auditors to ensure thorough oversight of environmental and sustainability aspects.
• Prepare and manage environmental reporting, including weekly/monthly reports, KPI dashboards, and stakeholder presentations.
• Identify environmental risks and opportunities early, incorporating them into the project risk register and mitigation strategies.
• Support project handover and close-out by verifying environmental commitments and documentation are complete and sustainability goals are met.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Proven experience in environmental management or sustainability roles on large-scale construction or infrastructure projects, ideally in site-based capacities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of environmental regulations and permitting protocols applicable in Saudi Arabia or the GCC.
• Track record of implementing Environmental Management Systems and sustainable construction techniques on major projects.
• Familiarity with green building certification programs such as LEED, Envision, BREEAM, or Mostadam; holding relevant certifications is beneficial.
• Demonstrated capability to spearhead environmental programs, perform audits, and influence contractor compliance.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and report writing skills to effectively engage with clients, regulatory agencies, and contractors.
• Understanding of integrating environmental requirements within HSE management systems at projects.
• Prior experience working in KSA or the wider GCC region is preferred.

Equal Opportunity and Company Culture

Parsons welcomes applications regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. The company is committed to employee well-being and offers expansive growth possibilities, encouraging candidates to envision their careers reaching new heights. We also emphasize vigilance against recruitment fraud.