Sustainability Program Manager at WSB & Associates, Inc. dba WSB in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Job Description:

Join Our Team as a Sustainability Program Manager-Colorado at WSB!

At WSB, we are driven by a vision for the future and a passion for leading the way in infrastructure innovation. We invest in our staff, clients, and communities, providing the resources and expertise necessary to foster growth and success. As a forward-thinking firm, we challenge conventional industry practices and embrace cutting-edge technology to build the infrastructure of tomorrow.

Our culture is the heart of our success. We are committed to creating an environment that strengthens relationships, sparks collaboration, and encourages bold, visionary ideas. At WSB, we believe that culture drives results, and our values of authenticity, passion, optimism, and boldness have fueled our rapid national growth. Together, we inspire each other to solve today’s challenges while shaping a sustainable future.

What You Will Do: Develop and Elevate Your Career as a Sustainability Program Manager-Colorado!

We are looking for a dynamic, results-driven Sustainability Program Manager to join our team in Colorado. This role offers an incredible opportunity for growth, professional development, and the chance to make a lasting impact on projects that shape the future of sustainability.

As a Sustainability Program Manager-Colorado at WSB, you will:

• Be part of a visionary team delivering innovative, sustainable solutions for both public and private sector clients.
• Thrive in the Front Range, where you’ll play a pivotal role in business development, utilizing your expertise in land use, planning, and sustainability to forge new relationships and expand WSB’s presence in Colorado.
• Split your time between business development (50%) and project work (50%) upon hire, with a progressive shift toward more project work and increased utilization rates by the end of your first year.
• Leverage your strong network of Colorado-based business and government connections to grow new opportunities in the state and beyond, driving WSB’s expansion in other core service areas.
• Use your project management skills to lead, track, and execute both current and future sustainability projects, consistently meeting or exceeding utilization rate expectations (approximately 70%).
• Direct multi-disciplinary teams to deliver projects on time and on budget, ensuring client expectations are not just met but exceeded.
• Conduct tailored research, writing, and strategic analysis to support climate and sustainability initiatives, creating actionable deliverables for clients.
• Engage with key stakeholders including councils, commissions, boards, C-suite executives, and government staff, fostering strong client relationships.
• Collaborate closely with the Sr. Director of Sustainability to develop and execute growth strategies for sustainability across the company.
• Lead the proposal process for sustainability projects, coordinating efforts across teams to submit winning proposals and secure new business.
• Represent WSB at industry events, build strong client relationships, and identify new opportunities for project work.

What You Will Bring:

The ideal candidate will have:

• 8+ years of industry experience, with progressively responsible roles in sustainability, resiliency, planning, or circularity.
• Proven experience working with both public and private sector clients.
• A proactive, self-starter mindset with a passion for sustainability and a willingness to learn and grow in the field.
• Business development experience, including the ability to identify and secure new projects from new and existing clients.
• A track record of successfully managing projects, clients, and teams, and delivering excellent customer service experiences.
• Expertise in greenhouse gas inventory, reporting, and emissions reduction strategies.
• Knowledge of electric vehicle policy, planning, and technology.
• Strong leadership abilities, with the capacity to motivate teams, manage multiple disciplines, and ensure seamless coordination across project teams.

At WSB, you’ll be part of a company that is growing rapidly and shaping the future of infrastructure. Come join us in forging ahead with visionary ideas, sustainable solutions, and the exciting potential for growth. Let's build what's next, together!

Who We Are:

WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.

Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short- and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

WSB strives to ensure that its careers web site is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email askhr@wsbeng.com.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WSB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at askhr@wsbeng.com. In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: WSB does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by WSB, we reserve the right to pursue and hire any unsolicited candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.

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