Senior Sustainability Project Manager, Lead GHG Verifier

Role Description

FirstCarbon Solutions (FCS), an ADEC Innovation, is seeking a Senior Sustainability Project Manager, Lead GHG Verifier. This role will lead the development and independent 3rd-party verification of GHG inventories (Scope 1, 2, and 3) and related water, waste, and energy data in line with standards, such as GHG Protocol, ISO 14064, PCAF, CARB, Oregon, and Washington Ecology programs. This position will report to the Associate Director, Climate and Verification Services.

Compensation: $122,554 - $130,000

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead verification projects under CARB, Washington Ecology, Oregon, The Climate Registry (TCR), and other GHG programs.
• Conduct regulatory risk assessments and design compliance roadmaps for disclosure requirements such as SB253 and SB261.
• Conduct greenhouse gas and environmental metrics accounting, produce life cycle assessments, and integrate life-cycle data into Scope 3 inventories.
• Advance supplier engagement programs to improve data quality, track emissions, and support net-zero goals.
• Design corporate decarbonization strategies, including scenario analyses and renewable energy procurement plans.
• Support ESG reporting aligned with various standards and frameworks.
• Present insights to executive stakeholders and lead client debriefs and meetings.
• Support business development through drafting proposals, delivering webinars, and engaging in client outreach.
• Lead internal audits within the verification body, with strong knowledge of ANSI standards and audit principles.
• Manage sustainability reporting, publish annual reports, and ensure alignment with global reporting frameworks.
• Manage large project portfolios and develop project plans with clearly defined task assignments and schedules.
• Perform life cycle assessment (LCA), including modeling in software platforms and producing Environmental Product Declarations (EPD).
• Work with GHG programs, protocols, and regulations.
• Oversee financial performance, invoicing, and profitability.
• Develop and maintain strategic client relationships, leading proposals, contracts, and negotiations.
• Identify opportunities for service innovation, process improvement, and practice area development.
• Develop templates, training materials, and process flows for the team.
• Supervise and coach junior staff and cross-functional teams, lead performance reviews.
• Represent the firm in industry events, conferences, and thought leadership activities.
• Telecommuting is available from anywhere in the US.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of related experience.
• Accredited as a lead verifier under an environmental regulatory program such as CARB MRR, LCFS, Washington State Department of Ecology, or Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.
• Experience in greenhouse gas accounting, life cycle assessment, or environmental metrics accounting.
• Managing end-to-end sustainability reporting, including project management and publication of annual reports.
• Leading verification projects under GHG programs.
• Leading internal audits within a verification body, with knowledge of ANSI standards and audit principles.
• Experience in life cycle assessment (LCA), including modeling in software platforms.
• Experience working with GHG programs, protocols, and regulations.
• 10-20% domestic travel required to conduct seasonal site visits.

Benefits

• Up to 100% employer paid premiums for employee medical (with buy-up options) and up to 55% coverage for eligible dependents.
• Up to 80% employer-paid dental and vision covered premiums for employees, with eligible dependent coverage available.
• Employer-sponsored Group Life and AD&D insurance with discounted voluntary coverage available.
• Employer covered Short- & Long-Term Disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs (EAP).
• 401(k) & Roth retirement savings accounts.
• Pet insurance discounts.
• Volunteer programs, committees, and opportunities.
• Mentorship program and Work/Life Balance initiatives.
• *All benefits are subject to eligibility and may be changed at any time by the Company.

Company Description

FCS, an ADEC Innovation, is focused on improving the world we live in. It's our goal to improve the lives of all the people we work with, whether they are clients, partners, or colleagues. Come join our team of amazing professionals dedicated to making the world a better place!

To learn more visit us at FirstCarbon Solutions .