Hiring: Manager, Sustainable Venue Design and Development Company: LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games Location: Los Angeles, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:20:43 Target Skills & Keywords : Embedded Systems, Project Management, Stakeholder Management About the job Experience: •32 years and Los Angeles’ third time hosting an Olympic Games and first time welcoming the Paralympic Games. This presents the unique and exciting opportunity to celebrate our legacy with the Games and push the Olympic and Paralympic Movements forward, writing a new chapter of Games history in Los Angeles. •5+ years of professional experience in sustainability within built environment design, delivery, construction and ‘end-of-life’ - ideally with a focus on sports/ major public events. Required Skills: •Actively facilitate and support integration of LA28’s sustainability strategy, including its objectives and targets into venue design, construction, and delivery. •Conduct research and make recommendations on sustainable design, building materials, carbon reduction and post-Games circularity strategies, and other relevant areas of sustainability. •Use existing LA28 sustainability collateral and continuously update and implement new systems to support VNI colleagues in the delivery of sustainability objectives and targets and best practice outcomes. •Actively facilitate and support use of novel technologies in implementing sustainable design and responsible material use. •Develop mechanisms to communicate sustainability initiatives and progress to diverse audiences. •Assist in the planning and execution of sustainability-focused workshops with internal and external stakeholders, covering a variety of VNI settings. •Track and pursue workshop outcomes alongside other VNI sustainability opportunities and deliverables. •Assist in producing sustainability aspects of vendor or contractor scope of works and assess potential vendors or contractors using LA28’s sustainable procurement system. Qualifications: •In-depth knowledge of sustainability principles in the built environment, including optimizing environmental performance, supporting local biodiversity, calculating and reducing carbon footprints, and maximizing circular outcomes. •Knowledge of supply chains and responsible materials sourcing and application. •Background in working alongside consultants, contractors and vendors to maximize their delivery of sustainable outcomes within their scope of works. •Passion for sustainability and a desire to make a positive impact. •Passion for the Olympic Movement and the power of aligning, sport, community, the built environment and sustainability. •Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to work collaboratively and persuasively across different teams. •Demonstrated capacity to pragmatically get the best out of stakeholders and situations. •Solution-oriented, problem-solver, quick to understand complex built environment situations. •Strong organizational and project management skills. •Demonstrated capacity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Compensation: •$88,000 - $115,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!