Sustainability Program Manager

Turner & Townsend are seeking an experienced Sustainability Program Manager within the New York Real Estate Program Management service line. This Associate Director level role will lead the delivery of construction program and portfolio management services across a blend of capital projects, and strategic investment programs for large, sophisticated clients.

In addition to core program leadership, the ideal candidate will bring experience supporting sustainability or Net Zero (NZ)–aligned initiatives — such as energy programs, decarbonization roadmaps, carbon‑impact analysis, or sustainability-focused investment prioritization. While not a dedicated sustainability SME role, familiarity with NZ concepts will help the candidate guide clients through increasingly important investment decisions.

This role will lead a small team, act as a senior advisor to clients, and support a variety of programs across the NY region depending on business need.

Capabilities, Skills and Knowledge:

• An articulate leader with business insight to balance commercial objectives against program compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of program controls, portfolio management, and structured PMO methodologies.
• Experience with developing and implementing governance frameworks and program execution strategies.
• Highly competent with data, analytics, and program information systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, project management, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience delivering complex programs in the built commercial real estate environment.
• Experience with managing a program of connected projects successfully with a collective value in excess of $50M.

Salary: The salary range for this full-time role is $160K-$175K per year

Tagged as: Renewable Energy/Sustainability