ESG Sustainability Advisory Lead – US East and Latin America

About the position AECOM Technical Services, Inc. is seeking an ESG Sustainability Advisory Lead – US East and Latin America in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Job Responsibilities: Serve as an integral member of the Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Advisory team to advise high profile clients on the risks and opportunities that a maturing ESG landscape provides Work with client account managers and marketing leads to create and identify ESG advisory opportunities, lead the capture of high-margin projects that will grow the ESG Advisory portfolio and contribute to downstream strategic commissions Liaise with ESG and sustainability teams to deliver for clients on secured ESG Advisory work and follow up with insights for key client account managers on pull-through work opportunities Offer technical expertise and industry knowledge to business leaders, marketing, and communications teams, securing thought leadership and speaking opportunities that demonstrate your insights and experience Strategize and support the ESG Advisory practice lead and senior management with strategic support to grow the business Support the technical development of the ESG Advisory practice and bring in additional recruits to the business while developing the career progression of colleagues to reach their full potential Telecommuting permitted up to 3 days per week Up to 5% domestic travel required and up to 15% international travel required Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Renewable Energy, Physical Sciences, Natural Resources, or a related field of study and 5 years of experience in the job offered or as an Assurance Practice Manager, Operations Manager, Environmental Consultant or a related occupation. Alternatively, the employer will accept a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Renewable Energy, Physical Sciences, Natural Resources, or a related field of study and 3 years of experience. Position requires experience in the following: Collaborating with a senior-level client network, including at C-Suite and Board level, to advise senior decision making and budget holding individuals in client organizations Developing new ESG focused consultancy opportunities and writing winning proposals Advising clients on ESG strategies and pathways that are supporting transition to a sustainable, low carbon future Global ESG reporting ecosystem and disclosure standards including SASB, GRI, GRESB, TCFD, CDP, EcoVadis, the GHG Protocol and SBTi Leading projects that deliver required client outcomes within time and budget Leading decarbonization planning and emissions quantification projects Leading small technical teams and managing client relationships on project completion Supporting the development of junior decarbonization/GHG team members Supporting the growth of carbon-reduction project, including internal and external-facing elements Full Scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon accounting across complex multi-national organizations and experience in the application of key standards and guidelines Creating credible and evidence-based net zero and decarbonization strategies (including cost-benefit analysis) and supporting businesses to develop and deliver implementation plans across scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emission sources Driving decarbonization business development activities, including proposal development, client business development calls, sales presentations, and development of cost estimates Current and relevant global policies, legislation and guidance and wider best practice on carbon management, reporting, target setting and reduction including PAS2080:2023, SBTi, TCFD, and CSSB/ISSB Identifying, reviewing and synthesizing key findings of independent research in scientific and engineering literature and reports Energy efficiency and GHG management, including decarbonization mechanisms and technologies Direct experience in a consulting environment, including client-relationship management

Responsibilities

• Serve as an integral member of the Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Advisory team to advise high profile clients on the risks and opportunities that a maturing ESG landscape provides
• Work with client account managers and marketing leads to create and identify ESG advisory opportunities, lead the capture of high-margin projects that will grow the ESG Advisory portfolio and contribute to downstream strategic commissions
• Liaise with ESG and sustainability teams to deliver for clients on secured ESG Advisory work and follow up with insights for key client account managers on pull-through work opportunities
• Offer technical expertise and industry knowledge to business leaders, marketing, and communications teams, securing thought leadership and speaking opportunities that demonstrate your insights and experience
• Strategize and support the ESG Advisory practice lead and senior management with strategic support to grow the business
• Support the technical development of the ESG Advisory practice and bring in additional recruits to the business while developing the career progression of colleagues to reach their full potential

Requirements

• Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Renewable Energy, Physical Sciences, Natural Resources, or a related field of study and 5 years of experience in the job offered or as an Assurance Practice Manager, Operations Manager, Environmental Consultant or a related occupation. Alternatively, the employer will accept a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Renewable Energy, Physical Sciences, Natural Resources, or a related field of study and 3 years of experience.
• Position requires experience in the following: Collaborating with a senior-level client network, including at C-Suite and Board level, to advise senior decision making and budget holding individuals in client organizations
• Developing new ESG focused consultancy opportunities and writing winning proposals
• Advising clients on ESG strategies and pathways that are supporting transition to a sustainable, low carbon future
• Global ESG reporting ecosystem and disclosure standards including SASB, GRI, GRESB, TCFD, CDP, EcoVadis, the GHG Protocol and SBTi
• Leading projects that deliver required client outcomes within time and budget
• Leading decarbonization planning and emissions quantification projects
• Leading small technical teams and managing client relationships on project completion
• Supporting the development of junior decarbonization/GHG team members
• Supporting the growth of carbon-reduction project, including internal and external-facing elements
• Full Scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon accounting across complex multi-national organizations and experience in the application of key standards and guidelines
• Creating credible and evidence-based net zero and decarbonization strategies (including cost-benefit analysis) and supporting businesses to develop and deliver implementation plans across scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emission sources
• Driving decarbonization business development activities, including proposal development, client business development calls, sales presentations, and development of cost estimates
• Current and relevant global policies, legislation and guidance and wider best practice on carbon management, reporting, target setting and reduction including PAS2080:2023, SBTi, TCFD, and CSSB/ISSB
• Identifying, reviewing and synthesizing key findings of independent research in scientific and engineering literature and reports
• Energy efficiency and GHG management, including decarbonization mechanisms and technologies
• Direct experience in a consulting environment, including client-relationship management

Benefits

• AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options , well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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