Sustainability Manager

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

A Sustainability Manager plays a crucial role in guiding a company’s environmental initiatives and ensuring sustainable practices are integrated across all operations.

 

CANDIDATE PROFILE 

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 3 years experience in similar role or related professional area; 

OR

•  Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, business management, or a related field is required. At least 1 year experience in similar role.

 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

I. Develop and implement sustainability initiatives to meet MOT, URA, Marriott International, NetZero, and circular resort goals.

 II. Deliver program management and governance functions for all sustainability capital expenditure projects; identify, procure, manage, and commission large sustainability CAPEX/OPEX programs.

 III. Manage and oversee the work of consultants and contractors to deliver agreed outcomes on budget, quality, and time.

 IV. Manage water and waste efficiency projects and provide recommendations to inform decision-making with the Engineering Team. 

V. Research and implement innovative solutions to drive portfolio efficiency and NetZero outcomes based on W Maldives and Marriott International goals. 

VI. Collaborate with internal and external departments and vendors to deliver industry-leading outcomes, ensuring operational requirements are met. 

VII. Establish and implement best practice processes, procedures, templates, specifications, and guidelines for all project types and frameworks for the measurement and verification of energy, water, and waste efficiency projects with Engineering. 

VIII. Collaborate with sustainability team members to align outcomes with our sustainability strategy and facilitate sustainability engagement and training for internal and external stakeholders. 

IX. Update and track Marriott International sustainability scorecard at the property level and monitor with the MESH database. 

X. Support resort coral reef preservation and beach management activities. 

XI. Drive the property to achieve sustainability certification (Green Global).

 

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

• Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifying excellent customer service and creating a positive atmosphere for guest relations.

• Reviews comment cards, guest satisfaction results and other data to identify areas of improvement.

• Shares plans with property leadership and ensuring corrective action is taken to continuously improve guest satisfaction.

• Strives to improve service performance.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

 

W Hotels’ mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests’ passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what’s possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​ team, and become the best version of you.

W Hotels’ mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests’ passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what’s possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin  your purpose,  belong  to an amazing global​ team, and  become  the best version of you.