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For more than three decades, Crown Castle has led the way in shared communications infrastructure, delivering profitable solutions by connecting communities, businesses, and people, and enabling each to thrive with reliable access to voice and data in more places, faster than ever before. When you join Crown Castle, you become part of a dynamic team of passionate and collaborative professionals engaging in complex challenges and contributing to projects that shape the future of life and work.
Role
As a Sustainability Manager, you will play a leadership role in advancing Crown Castle’s sustainability strategy and reporting. This role is responsible for owning the end-to-end sustainability reporting process, leading enterprise-wide sustainability data collection and related internal control efforts, and driving key initiatives such as carbon markets strategy and energy reduction. You will partner cross-functionally to embed sustainability into business operations while ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, investor expectations, and industry best practices.
Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation and publication of Crown Castle’s annual sustainability report, including content development, data validation, and alignment with leading frameworks (e.g., GRI, SASB, TCFD).
- Own and enhance sustainability data collection processes across the enterprise, partnering with internal stakeholders to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness.
- Support the design, implementation, and ongoing operation of internal controls related to sustainability data, including coordination with internal audit and external assurance providers.
- Develop and execute Crown Castle’s carbon market strategy, including evaluation and procurement of environmental attributes (e.g., RECs, offsets) aligned with company goals.
- Partner with Operations, Finance, and Facilities teams to support utility tracking, energy procurement strategies, and energy efficiency initiatives across the business.
- Monitor evolving sustainability regulations, disclosure requirements, and investor expectations; provide guidance to ensure compliance and proactive positioning.
- Own sustainability ratings and rankings (e.g., ISS, Sustainalytics, MSCI, CDP, EcoVadis), including developing and executing improvement strategies. Assess the business case for new or expanded disclosures and provide recommendations to management on participation, prioritization, and resource allocation.
- Collaborate with Investor Relations, Communications, Legal, and other stakeholders to ensure consistent, accurate, and compelling sustainability disclosures.
- Identify risks and opportunities related to sustainability factors and develop actionable recommendations to improve performance and reduce risk.
- Drive cross-functional engagement, providing guidance and training to embed sustainability considerations into business processes and decision-making.
Education/Certifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business, or a related field
Experience/Minimum Requirements
- 5-8 or more years of experience in sustainability, environmental strategy, or related roles, with demonstrated leadership and ownership of key initiatives
- Strong experience with sustainability reporting frameworks and disclosures
- Experience managing complex data sets and building scalable data processes and controls
- Familiarity with carbon markets, renewable energy procurement, and/or environmental attribute strategies
- Understanding of energy management, utilities, or operational sustainability initiatives
- Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally in a complex, matrixed organization
- Passion for sustainability and a practical understanding of business integration
Organizational Relationship
Reports to: VP Sustainability & Supply Chain
Direct Reports: N/A
Where You Will Work
To optimize collaboration, relationship building, and key stakeholder engagement, this role aligns to a 4:1 hybrid model which is in office Monday-Thursday with the option for remote work on Fridays.
YOUR COMPANY BENEFITS
At Crown Castle, we do our best to ensure you have access to the resources you need to live a healthy and happy life no matter where you are in life. Our benefits are built around your individual needs, covering physical, mental, and financial health and designed to enhance your quality of life.
We are proud to offer a full suite of health and wealth benefits for you and your loved ones. Below are a few of the key highlights of the many benefits we provide.
- Comprehensive healthcare plans with highly company subsidized premiums and up to $2,000 annual company contribution to your Health Savings Account (HSA base plan for employee and dependents).
- Market-leading 401(k) plan, which includes up to 10% company contributions through our 5% match and 5% profit sharing program (based on employee contributions).
- New-child leave up to 8 weeks of 100% paid leave upon birth or legal adoption of a new child. Birth mothers are eligible for up to 8 weeks of additional 100% paid medical leave.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year of eligible tuition and fees.
- Crown Castle scholarship program awarding up to $10,000 per recipient each year for eligible dependent children of employees and interns.
- Matching charitable contributions to qualified charitable organizations of up to $1,000 per year per teammate.
- Generous paid time-off for eligible full-time employees (minimum 18 days per year based on years of service).
- 10 company holidays plus 2 floating holiday.
- All offices provide free beverages and snacks.
Compensation
The salary range offered for this position is $120000 - $165000 annually. A candidate's offer is determined by various factors including but not limited to, depth of experience, role-related knowledge and skills, relevant education or training, internal alignment, and work location. Depending on the position offered, the compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of a discretionary annual cash bonus or commissions, and equity incentives.
Additional Information
If you are interested in joining our team, please visit the Crown Castle careers site to apply. We do not accept resumes from agencies, headhunters, or other third-party suppliers who have not signed a formal agreement with us. This position will remain posted until filled.
Position Title: Sustainability Manager (P4)
For more than three decades, Crown Castle has led the way in shared communications infrastructure, delivering profitable solutions by connecting communities, businesses, and people, and enabling each to thrive with reliable access to voice and data in more places, faster than ever before. When you join Crown Castle, you become part of a dynamic team of passionate and collaborative professionals engaging in complex challenges and contributing to projects that shape the future of life and work.
Role
As a Sustainability Manager, you will play a leadership role in advancing Crown Castle’s sustainability strategy and reporting. This role is responsible for owning the end-to-end sustainability reporting process, leading enterprise-wide sustainability data collection and related internal control efforts, and driving key initiatives such as carbon markets strategy and energy reduction. You will partner cross-functionally to embed sustainability into business operations while ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, investor expectations, and industry best practices.
Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation and publication of Crown Castle’s annual sustainability report, including content development, data validation, and alignment with leading frameworks (e.g., GRI, SASB, TCFD).
- Own and enhance sustainability data collection processes across the enterprise, partnering with internal stakeholders to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness.
- Support the design, implementation, and ongoing operation of internal controls related to sustainability data, including coordination with internal audit and external assurance providers.
- Develop and execute Crown Castle’s carbon market strategy, including evaluation and procurement of environmental attributes (e.g., RECs, offsets) aligned with company goals.
- Partner with Operations, Finance, and Facilities teams to support utility tracking, energy procurement strategies, and energy efficiency initiatives across the business.
- Monitor evolving sustainability regulations, disclosure requirements, and investor expectations; provide guidance to ensure compliance and proactive positioning.
- Own sustainability ratings and rankings (e.g., ISS, Sustainalytics, MSCI, CDP, EcoVadis), including developing and executing improvement strategies. Assess the business case for new or expanded disclosures and provide recommendations to management on participation, prioritization, and resource allocation.
- Collaborate with Investor Relations, Communications, Legal, and other stakeholders to ensure consistent, accurate, and compelling sustainability disclosures.
- Identify risks and opportunities related to sustainability factors and develop actionable recommendations to improve performance and reduce risk.
- Drive cross-functional engagement, providing guidance and training to embed sustainability considerations into business processes and decision-making.
Education/Certifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business, or a related field
Experience/Minimum Requirements
- 5-8 or more years of experience in sustainability, environmental strategy, or related roles, with demonstrated leadership and ownership of key initiatives
- Strong experience with sustainability reporting frameworks and disclosures
- Experience managing complex data sets and building scalable data processes and controls
- Familiarity with carbon markets, renewable energy procurement, and/or environmental attribute strategies
- Understanding of energy management, utilities, or operational sustainability initiatives
- Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally in a complex, matrixed organization
- Passion for sustainability and a practical understanding of business integration
Organizational Relationship
Reports to: VP Sustainability & Supply Chain
Direct Reports: N/A
Where You Will Work
To optimize collaboration, relationship building, and key stakeholder engagement, this role aligns to a 4:1 hybrid model which is in office Monday-Thursday with the option for remote work on Fridays.
YOUR COMPANY BENEFITS
At Crown Castle, we do our best to ensure you have access to the resources you need to live a healthy and happy life no matter where you are in life. Our benefits are built around your individual needs, covering physical, mental, and financial health and designed to enhance your quality of life.
We are proud to offer a full suite of health and wealth benefits for you and your loved ones. Below are a few of the key highlights of the many benefits we provide.
- Comprehensive healthcare plans with highly company subsidized premiums and up to $2,000 annual company contribution to your Health Savings Account (HSA base plan for employee and dependents).
- Market-leading 401(k) plan, which includes up to 10% company contributions through our 5% match and 5% profit sharing program (based on employee contributions).
- New-child leave up to 8 weeks of 100% paid leave upon birth or legal adoption of a new child. Birth mothers are eligible for up to 8 weeks of additional 100% paid medical leave.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year of eligible tuition and fees.
- Crown Castle scholarship program awarding up to $10,000 per recipient each year for eligible dependent children of employees and interns.
- Matching charitable contributions to qualified charitable organizations of up to $1,000 per year per teammate.
- Generous paid time-off for eligible full-time employees (minimum 18 days per year based on years of service).
- 10 company holidays plus 2 floating holiday.
- All offices provide free beverages and snacks.
Compensation
The salary range offered for this position is $120000 - $165000 annually. A candidate's offer is determined by various factors including but not limited to, depth of experience, role-related knowledge and skills, relevant education or training, internal alignment, and work location. Depending on the position offered, the compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of a discretionary annual cash bonus or commissions, and equity incentives.
Additional Information
If you are interested in joining our team, please visit the Crown Castle careers site to apply. We do not accept resumes from agencies, headhunters, or other third-party suppliers who have not signed a formal agreement with us. This position will remain posted until filled.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Sustainability
Document your sustainability credentials before applying
Gather degree transcripts, professional certifications like LEED or ISSP-SA, and published ESG reports you've authored. PERM requires your employer to verify your qualifications meet the job's minimum requirements, so gaps between your credentials and the posted role can stall the labor certification.
Target employers with established PERM filing history
Large utilities, engineering firms, and Fortune 500 companies with dedicated sustainability departments file PERM applications regularly and have in-house immigration counsel. Smaller startups may support your green card ambitions but often lack the infrastructure to run a compliant PERM recruitment campaign.
Use Migrate Mate to find green-card-sponsoring sustainability roles
Search Migrate Mate's job board to filter sustainability positions by employers who have sponsored EB-2 and EB-3 green cards. This narrows your target list to companies already familiar with PERM labor certification rather than those encountering it for the first time.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and location throughout the PERM process. Use OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your specific sustainability role before salary discussions, so your offer isn't later rejected during labor certification.
Understand how EB-2 and EB-3 category selection affects your timeline
Sustainability roles requiring a bachelor's degree typically file under EB-3, while positions needing a master's or equivalent advanced expertise can qualify for EB-2. Your country of birth, not citizenship, determines your priority date queue, which significantly affects how long you wait for a visa number.
Confirm your employer will cover PERM recruitment costs
DOL regulations prohibit employers from passing PERM labor certification costs onto you as the sponsored worker. Before accepting an offer, clarify in writing that your employer will cover attorney fees and recruitment advertising expenses, since some companies misunderstand this requirement during the offer stage.
Green Card Sustainability: Frequently Asked Questions
Do sustainability roles actually qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Sustainability positions ranging from environmental analysts and ESG managers to renewable energy engineers qualify under EB-2 or EB-3 depending on the degree requirement in the job description. Roles requiring a bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related field fit EB-3 skilled worker criteria. Positions requiring a master's degree or equivalent advanced credentials can qualify for EB-2.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for sustainability professionals?
H-1B visa is a temporary status tied to employer renewal cycles and subject to annual lottery caps. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency and is not subject to lottery selection. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification alone can take six to twelve months, and the I-140 petition filing comes after. For many countries outside India and China, total EB-3 wait times are manageable.
What makes a sustainability job description PERM-eligible?
The job must have a specific minimum degree requirement tied to the occupation, not just a preference. A posting that says 'bachelor's preferred' rather than 'bachelor's required' can undermine PERM eligibility. USCIS and DOL both scrutinize whether the stated requirements are standard for the occupation, so working with an employer who structures the job description correctly from the start matters.
How do I find sustainability employers who are already set up to sponsor green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to search for sustainability roles filtered by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. This approach avoids spending months in an interview process only to learn the employer has never filed a PERM application. Established green card sponsors already have immigration counsel engaged and understand the recruitment documentation requirements DOL mandates.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on an H-1B or OPT?
Yes. Employers can file PERM labor certification regardless of your current visa status. Starting early is practical because PERM and the subsequent I-140 filing can run concurrently with your existing work authorization. If you're on H-1B, your employer can continue renewing it in three-year increments under AC21 portability rules once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is not yet current.