Red Sea Global Looking for Director – Sustainability Accreditation at Saudi Arabia Full Time

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Red Sea Global (RSG) is showing that there is a better way to positively shape the places we live, work and travel.

We are purpose-driven and committed to people and planet. Our transformative programs are a driving force to achieving Vision 2030, as well as leading the world towards regenerative tourism.

Join RSG and be part of the positive change for Saudi Arabia and the world.

Job Purpose:

• Direct the accreditation function for the Group, Subsidiaries & Projects, across destination assets including the Red Sea Project and Amaala. The scope covers Design and Construction (DC) and may also consider Operation & Maintenance (OM).
• Direct compliance inspection & reporting on implementation of Sustainability Accreditation Strategy requirements by our internal Divisions, Contractors, Consultants, business partners, & supply chain as needed.
• Direct the E&S Division – Sustainability Dept.s implementation of and compliance with our LEED accreditation schemes covering Master Planning (Cities & Communities), Residential, Hospitality, and Commercial. The Director will also direct other external accreditation schemes such as Mostadam (Saudi Green Building Rating System), Blue Flag (certification by Foundation for environmental Education), Green Key (international ecolabel awarded to accommodations), WELL Building Standard (by the International Well Building Institute), and any other accreditation scheme RSG opts to pursue in the future.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the Head of GES Division to deliver on the Division’s agreed performance goals, targets, KPI’s and KRIs.
• Maintain an accreditation progress dashboard and produce succinct reports and presentations to communicate results to both technical & non- technical audiences.
• Compile accreditation status reports detailing the inspection program outcomes to the relevant functional business areas, Head of GES Division, Sustainability Management Committee. (SMC)
• Ensure that the E&S Division – Sustainability Dept. meets its accreditation goals and objectives, as well as continues to evolve, adapt & stay relevant in light of fast changing internal & external influences. These factors include: a fast track giga-development program evolving internal & external codes, standards & governance framework a growing transitional organization evolving business partner needs Board, Executive, & other key stakeholder expectations External consultant inputs & Sustainability Strategy inspection program inputs.
• Optimize the allocation of human and technical resources, while monitoring the workload and manpower ratio of the accreditation schemes to ensure timely delivery of the accreditation objectives.
• Plan and implement a data collection and sharing protocol in compliance with LEED requirement after successful certification acceptance (and extending for a five-year period).
• Leading the GES Division – Sustainability Dept. to ensure that our Sustainability Accreditations strategies, systems. policies, and procedures continue to evolve, adapt & stay relevant in light of fast changing internal & external influences.
• Develop and implement knowledge sharing forums to discuss issues and options related to Sustainability Accreditations with sustainability champions from various Divisions, plus other stakeholders.
• Monitor emerging Sustainability Accreditation trends, programs & issues, & provide relevant feedback to stakeholders & to any Consultant for amending the Sustainability Strategy or programs as required
• Provide Department staff with a work environment that is open & conducive to effective task performance, personal development & career growth.

Job Requirements:

• Work within a management team of a newly formed & growing organizational structure, whilst incorporating provisions for continuous development
• A four-year degree in a relevant Sustainability related major/ discipline
• Minimum of twelve (12) years experience in the field of green buildings and/or sustainability accreditation, with three (3) years as head of a sustainability- related department.
• Demonstrated strong sustainability management system development, advisory, & inspection experience.
• Demonstrated strong technical sustainability skills & experience in a real estate/ hospitality development & operational industry.
• Demonstrated strong reporting skills for non-technical people skills & experience.
• Demonstrated strong leadership & management skills & experience.
• Demonstrated strong communication & influencing skills & experience.
• Demonstrated strong training & education skills & experience.
• Desirable to have luxury property development skills & experience.
• Relevant qualification and training in LEED Cities & Communities, LEED, Mostadam, Blue Flag, Green Key, WELL and other accreditation schemes.

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