Senior Sustainability Specialist, NA

About Vantage

Vantage powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

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 position can be based remotely or hybrid if located near Milwaukee, WI.

Vantage is seeking an experienced Senior Sustainability Specialist to lead the integration of sustainability across assigned North American development projects. As a key member of the North America Sustainability team, this role translates regional sustainability strategy, commitments, and local priorities into clear project-level objectives, requirements, and execution plans.

Working cross-functionally from early project planning through design, construction, and operational handoff, the Senior Sustainability Specialist will identify sustainability risks and opportunities, establish project-specific priorities, coordinate implementation, and monitor progress against approved objectives. The role provides sustainability expertise and guidance while partnering closely with engineering, development, construction, operations, and other teams responsible for technical design and execution.

The ideal candidate combines sustainability expertise with strong project and stakeholder management skills and can effectively translate complex sustainability considerations into practical business and project requirements. This individual will help ensure sustainability commitments are technically supported, integrated into project decisions, documented through delivery, and positioned to create long-term value for Vantage, its customers, and the communities where we operate.

Essential Job Functions:

- Lead integration of sustainability across assigned North American projects from early development through construction and operational handoff.

- Develop and maintain project-specific sustainability plans that define objectives, requirements, responsibilities, key decisions, and commitments.

- Identify and assess project-level sustainability risks and opportunities, incorporating site, regulatory, community, customer, and business considerations.

- Translate sustainability objectives into actionable project requirements, milestones, and deliverables, coordinating execution across internal and external teams.

- Provide sustainability expertise and guidance to support design and delivery decisions while partnering with engineering and other technical teams responsible for technical analysis and execution.

- Integrate sustainability requirements into project scopes, specifications, procurement packages, contracts, budgets, and other delivery documents in partnership with accountable teams.

- Lead delivery of green building certifications and other project sustainability initiatives, coordinating consultants, documentation, reviews, and submissions.

- Establish data and evidence requirements, monitor performance against approved objectives, maintain project records, and escalate material risks, gaps, or changes.

- Support project-related customer, community, and external communications with accurate, technically supported sustainability information.

- Lead sustainability closeout and operational handoff, capturing project outcomes and lessons learned to strengthen future standards, tools, and practices.

Job Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Science, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of edu   cation 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 communicate project sustainability requirements and results to technical teams, business leaders, customers, community-facing teams, and external partners

- Experience managing cross-functional programs in a matrixed organization where execution is distributed across multiple accountable teams.

- Experience developing or maintaining governance plans, and coordinating cost, technical feasibility, and risk-benefit evaluations.

- Travel up to 20% as needed to support program implementation and business needs.

Additional Details

- Salary Range: $105,000 - $120,000 Base + Bonus (this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations)
- 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.

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We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Vantage does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage.

We’ll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon—we’re excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!