Senior Project Manager - Sustainability

Location
Los Angeles, CA
Country
United States
Contract type
Regular (US only)
Work pattern
Full Time
Market
Transport
Discipline
Project programme and commercial management, Consultancy
Job ref
5995
Recruiter contact
Heather Yawger

Here at Mott MacDonald, we are experts in engineering, management, and development services supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves in our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through the connected thinking of our 20,000+ talented consultants. Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of all of our sectors which, in North America include Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

 

Our business in North America is thriving. With over 2,600 staff in more than 30 US and Canadian cities, Mott MacDonald is delivering pivotal projects in transportation, underground, energy and water. In line with our growth strategy, we expect to double in size in the next four years, enhancing the career opportunities for our employees. We are contributing to the delivery of some of North America's most ambitious engineering, management and development programs, delivering social outcomes and bettering the communities our clients serve.

 

Our advisory team is leveraging our existing client partnerships, while complementing our traditional engineering services to better meet our clients' needs and help them realize their goals. With a focus on alternative procurement, business case development, and sustainability, our team is ambitiously growing.

 

Due to recent project success and the continued growth of our advisory team, we are seeking to recruit a Senior Advisory Consultant with long-term career potential, working in a sector which is responding to and addressing the risks associated with sustainability and climate change – identified as the most significant risk to global economic development.

 

Job Description:

First and foremost, this is a diverse role. You’ll be responsible for supporting in client engagements, supporting in the development of key project deliverables, whilst concurrently focusing on opportunities for growth.

More specifically, on a day-to-day basis the successful candidate will support the delivery of multiple strategic projects for both public sector and private sector clients by leading mandates related to sustainability and climate change for major infrastructure projects.

Typical work will involve:  

  • Manage and direct climate resilience and sustainability projects for a range of public and private sector clients. The following are examples of potential scope: GHG inventories, climate risk assessments, adaptation planning, implementing the Envision standard and Net Zero planning. Support buildings, transportation and other infrastructure planning and design projects, including coordinating climate mitigation, risk, and resilience processes and applying related sustainability tools / frameworks.
  • Provide account leadership on West Unit key accounts by working with relevant stakeholders (both client side and internal) to ensure opportunities are delivered on schedule and budget while providing a focused client-centric experience.
  • Exercise project leadership through supporting project managers and teams to deliver high quality work and exercise sound commercial awareness.
  • Participate in the wider global community of advisory and climate change consultants within Mott MacDonald, collaborating with colleagues across all regions.
  • Be a mentor and coach for junior colleagues to build their capabilities and commercial awareness.
  • Together with others in the team, provide thought leadership in the market, prepare materials for and attend industry events, and engage with our clients to share our collective experience.

 

Candidates who can demonstrate the following skills and experience will be considered for the role:

 

  • A post-secondary degree and 8+ years of career experience related to engineering and/or infrastructure (including social infrastructure) development.
  • Sound commercial understanding and desire to operate within a dynamic commercial environment.
  • Clear, concise writing style and experience in proposal writing for a range of audiences.
  • Demonstrated business development experience with a track record of growing a business and securing and successfully completing CC&S projects.
  • Familiar and proficient with project management principles and processes, including budgeting and managing contractual.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of working within a team environment.
  • Line managing junior staff and providing oversight and mentorship.
  • Excellent written and presentation skills.
  • Able to work independently and unsupervised.

 

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you! 

Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.


 

Salary Range: $137,000- $167,000

Benefits: 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, STD/LTD disability, holiday, PTO, parental leave and company paid life insurance

 

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

 

Equal employment opportunity is the law. 
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.

 

Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

 

More about Mott MacDonald

We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy.

Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.

Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence