Esg/Ghg Project Manager

We are interviewing for a full-time ESG/GHG Project Manager at our Houston or Denver location. Candidates should have 5-10 years of experience in greenhouse gas and/or ESG consulting, some of which should include involvement in the generation of new business opportunities. This position is anticipated to lead GHG assurance efforts, methane certification efforts, and related GHG and ESG strategy development primarily for traditional energy clients but branching out to a variety of industries. Successful candidates will pair technical savvy related to making oil and gas operations more emissions efficient with expertise in carbon auditing and accounting, familiarity with ESG frameworks, and the ability to think both creatively and in a focused way to successfully manage multiple projects at once.

Position Overview

Spirit’s sustainability team is growing, and we are looking to add a Project Manager to our collaborative and forward-thinking office culture. Our current workload is heavily tilted towards making a significant impact in the traditional energy sector, ranging from exploration and production operators through all aspects of the oil and gas supply chain. As an accredited MIQ auditing firm, Spirit is looking for this position to be capable of leading and supporting gas certification efforts, both gap analyses and certificaiton audits, and to be familiar with the various standards relating to methane intensity and quantification. Additional offerings that would be lead and supported include third party GHG assurance in line with ISO 14064-3 (or equivalent), strategic emissions reduction plans, and complete scope 1-3 build-ups of inventories and internal protocols.

The offerings have expanded outside of oil and gas and are continuing to do so, but regulatory forces including the Colorado Emissions Inventory, SEC Proposed Rulemaking on Carbon Disclosures and Assurance, and the Inflation Reduction Act are driving an unprecedented demand in these sectors that Spirit is well-positioned to take advantage of. At the same time, methane intensity protocols and standards are evolving rapidly, with frameworks such as GTI Veritas and OGMP 2.0 providing more definition and certification efforts like MIQ and Trustwell competing with blockchain certifications and market-based differentiated gas criteria established by traders. Our goal as a company is to provide comprehensive methane (and broader GHG) reduction support for clients in each supply chain segment for operators from strategic planning through project implementation and annual reporting/assurance.

While the position is not sales-oriented, successful candidates will posses the ability to leverage professional networks, build on successful projects to sell additional work for the sustainability program as well as other Spirit programs, and be comfortable performing limited business development activities such as presenting at conferences and attending professional networking events. As a growing service area, the ideal candidate should be growth-minded and be willing to work towards leading assurance and auditing services in conjunction with other team members to be an independent service line. Spirit is committed to supporting the right candidate with the resources needed to be successful, and has a strong position and associated client base in the industry to build upon.

Responsibilities:

The selected candidate will be responsible for supporting/managing a variety of our ongoing ESG/GHG projects, as related to their past experience, including but not limited to the following:

• ISO 14064-3 aligned assurance of greenhouse gas statements and inventories;
• Natural Gas certification efforts, including but not limited to using the MIQ standard;
• Corporate ESG strategy and reporting;
• Application of various GHG and Methane specific protocols and certifications to a wide variety of industries;
• Scenario analysis and development of specific sustainability strategies over defined planning horizons;
• Identification of sustainability opportunities and gaps; and
• Regulatory applicability analyses, to include state, local, and federal regulations.

In addition, the selected Project Manager will be expected to assist in successfully winning, managing, and delivering projects within their core area(s) of expertise. This aspect of the position will be strongly supported by Spirit and provide opportunities for professional growth and leadership.

Additional responsibilities may include:

• Facilitation of stakeholder groups to gather specific input related to sustainability strategies and outcomes;
• Proposal writing, formatting, and design support;
• Marketing and business development activities;
• Incentives and grant research; and
• Managing projects and team members as well as scope, schedule, and budget.

Skills:

Spirit is a dynamic and entrepreneurial consulting firm. We are looking for new team members who have demonstrated technical excellence along with exceptional problem-solving abilities, communication and interpersonal skills. Essential skills for this position include the following:

• Analytical ability and problem solving;
• Effective time management;
• Effective written and verbal communication;
• Ability to effectively prioritize and delegate tasks to other team members;
• Social skills and professionalism necessary to establish and maintain long-term working relationships with clients and co-workers;
• Fundamental math and science competencies (e.g., unit conversions, use of formulas, data evaluation);
• Facilitation and engagement skills with diverse stakeholders;
• Subject matter expertise in one or more sustainability topics;
• Ability to generate, qualify and pursue business leads;
• Proficiency with MS Office suite (e.g., Word/Excel/Outlook/SharePoint/PowerBI/Visio) and time/expense tracking software; and
• Understanding of software and tools applicable to your expertise (e.g., LCA tools, ArcGIS, relevant GHG protocols).

Requirements:

• B.S. or above in Environmental Science, Public Policy, Planning, Engineering, or related discipline;
• 5-10 years of experience in sustainability consulting, oil and gas operations, or a related sustainability field;
• Proven project management experience;
• Demonstrated success in developing new project opportunities and successfully networking with potential clients and partners;
• Effective personal time management skills with multiple projects;
• A high level of professional ethics;
• Social skills and professionalism necessary to establish and maintain long-term working relationships with clients and co-workers;
• This role may require field work that can include climbing staircases, walking or working on uneven surfaces, and the ability to lift light loads; and
• Limited travel (under 10%).

Spirit offers competitive salaries and outstanding full-time employee benefits. Noteworthy benefits include opportunities for quarterly bonuses; automatic company contributions to employee 401(k) accounts; and 100% payment of all employee medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums, as well as a predetermined portion of premiums elected for any dependents. Spirit follows a hybrid office schedule with 2 in-office days per week and every other Friday as a “flex” day off. Our PTO policy is outstanding, and we provide all of our employees with the opportunity to participate in our cellphone plan, Wellness Program, Volunteer Committees (Humanitarian, Wellness, Sustainability) and much more. Spirit has been a carbon-neutral company since 2019, has an internal Sustainability Management Plan, and pays for public transportation for Denver team members.

If this opportunity inspires you and our Core Values (People, Integrity, Continuous Improvement, Excellence) resonate with you, then apply today!

Spirit Environmental is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Spirit does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.