Sustainability Specialist, NA

À propos de Vantage Data Centers Vantage Data Centers alimente, refroidit, protège et connecte la technologie des plus grands joueurs hyperscale, des fournisseurs de solutions infonuagiques et des grandes entreprises. Présente en Amérique du Nord, en Europe et en Asie-Pacifique, Vantage innove dans la conception des centres de données pour offrir des gains spectaculaires en termes de fiabilité, d’efficacité et de durabilité ainsi que des environnements flexibles qui peuvent évoluer aussi vite que le marché l’exige. Sustainability Team Vantage’s Sustainability team works cross-functionally to embed sustainability into the design, development, and operation of resilient digital infrastructure to deliver long-term value for stakeholders. We act as strategic thought partners, identifying sustainability-related risks and opportunities, and building compelling business cases for initiatives that advance our business and deliver measurable, cost-effective impact. Through data-driven insights, we shape global, regional, and site-level sustainability strategies, set enterprise standards, enable execution, and communicate with clarity — accelerating Vantage’s growth while achieving shared sustainability goals. Position Overview This role will be based in Port Washington, WI following our flexible work policy (3 days in-office, 2 days flexible). Vantage is seeking an experienced Sustainability Specialist to drive project-level implementation of green building, carbon, and sustainability initiatives. As a key member of the North America sustainability team, this role will work cross-functionally to evaluate sustainability risks and opportunities, define objectives and execution plans, and achieve green building certification. The ideal candidate brings technical expertise in green building practices and decarbonization along with a strong command of project management. They will be adept at working with multiple teams, engaging with the local community, and aligning sustainability strategy to business objectives. The Sustainability Specialist supports the implementation of Vantage’s sustainability strategy within specific North American projects, ensuring that sustainability is integrated from early project planning through to delivery. Working closely with project teams, the Sustainability Director, and Sustainability Engineer, this role translates strategic objectives and local priorities into actionable project-level initiatives, provides technical guidance throughout the lifecycle, and helps position Vantage as an industry leader in sustainable practices. Essential Job Functions: Provide technical sustainability expertise for specific North American projects, supporting site selection, community engagement, design, engineering, and construction. Manage execution of green building certifications and sustainability initiatives at the project level. Align project-specific sustainability strategies with regional and global goals, define project-level KPIs, and establish sustainability objectives. Support identification and assessment of sustainability-related risks and opportunities within projects, including community, regulatory, environmental, and customer-driven factors. Utilize internal sustainability tools to evaluate sustainability and business impact across the entire project lifecycle. Customize specifications, scopes of work, and technical documentation to enable specific project sustainability objectives. Communicate key sustainability context, emerging regulations, local considerations, and customer expectations to guide design decisions and tradeoffs. Track, validate, and document project-level sustainability data for internal reporting, external communications, and third-party certifications (e.g., LEED). Lead identification, preparation, and submission of applicable rebate and incentive applications. Additional duties as assigned by Management Job Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Sustainability, Business, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 3-5 years of relevant experience in sustainability-related project management, green building, or environmental strategy. Experience working on LEED new construction projects; LEED AP preferred. Experience working in data center design, construction, or engineering is a strong plus. Understanding of greenhouse gas accounting, energy modeling, and life cycle assessment methodologies. Highly analytical with strong problem-solving capabilities. Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into actionable plans and communicate with a range of stakeholders. Comfortable working cross-functionally with construction, engineering, and design disciplines. Organized, self-motivated, and capable of leading initiatives with limited supervision. Travel required is expected to be up to 20% but may increase over time as the business evolves (required do not remove) Physical Demands and Special Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Additional Details This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. #LI-GS1 #LI-Hybrid Nous travaillons dans un environnement sans orgueil et sans arrogance. Nous mettons tout en œuvre pour nous construire et nous soutenir l’un l’autre, en appréciant les forces de chacun et en respectant les faiblesses d’autrui. Travailler ensemble est un plaisir, et nous cherchons toujours le moyen de rendre le travail encore plus agréable. Notre dur labeur et notre efficacité sont récompensés par une rémunération globale supérieure à ce qu’offre le marché. Nous proposons un régime de soins médicaux et d’assistance, un régime de retraite et des congés payés au-delà des attentes du marché. Les avantages qu’il y a à faire partie de l’équipe de Vantage s’expriment clairement tout au long de l’année par l’entremise d’un éventail d’avantages sociaux, de marques de reconnaissance, de formations et de développement, sans oublier que vous saurez combien votre contribution rehausse la valeur de l’entreprise et de notre communauté. Vous ne remplissez pas toutes les exigences ? Veuillez tout de même poser votre candidature si vous pensez être la bonne personne pour le poste. Nous sommes toujours prêts à discuter avec des gens qui adhèrent à notre mission et à nos valeurs. Vantage Data Centers est un employeur offrant l’égalité des chances. Vantage Data Centers n’accepte pas les candidatures non sollicitées provenant d’agences de recrutement. Aucun frais ne sera payé si un candidat proposé sans accord préalable est embauché ; ces candidatures seront considérées comme la propriété exclusive de Vantage Data Centers.