Manager, Environmental Programs

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The Royal Caribbean Group’s Royal Caribbean International brand has an exciting career opportunity for a full time Manager, Environmental Programs on the Private Destination Development Team reporting to the Director, Environmental Programs.

 

This position will work onsite in Miami, Florida and will require travel.

 

Position Summary:

 

Based in Miami, Florida, the Manager, Environmental Programs will be responsible for managing environmental initiatives for Royal Caribbean International’s (RCI) Private Destination Development organization. In this position, you will focus on the environmental programs assigned for the development of private land-based destinations and be responsible for various assessment, strategies, execution, and monitoring of environmental activities through the development lifecycle.

 

You will need to have a deep understanding and proven track record in driving the environmental stewardship for complex land development projects from inception through construction and eventual operation. Experience required in delivering complex land transformations, and strong technical expertise including (but not limited to) environmental impact assessments (and associated studies), environmental management plans, best management practices, and environmental monitoring during construction and operation, etc.

 

This role will require close coordination with several other business areas within the Royal Caribbean Group (RCG), including, but not limited to private destination development, operations and ESG. In addition, this role will also collaborate with external environmental partners, construction contractors, and various government agencies.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 

• Manage the environmental programs for Private Destination development, including internal (employees) and external (contractors) throughout the land development lifecycle (land selection through design/construction and into operation).
• Support (create/edit/maintain) the environmental strategy, principle, and practices of our private destination development.
• Ensure that RCG’s environmental policies and the environmental principles and policies of private destination development are being effectively carried out for all projects (existing and new) in accordance with all relevant rules and regulations.
• Ensure that RCG’s environmental policies and the environmental principles and policies of private destination development are  incorporated into the design of new projects and project expansions.
• Ensure that RCI’s environmental and hazardous materials policies applicable to shoreside operations are in compliance with all applicable national and international regulations and that there is an active feedback and corrective action process.
• Provide guidance and expertise to the responsible disciplines  throughout the lifecycle of a project including: site selection, design, construction, and operations.
• Provide guidance and assistance for enhancing and improving projects by incorporating the environmental stewardship, vision of the corporation, and Product Development’s environmental principles.
• Manage the relationships with various environmental partners, including both internal (corporate ESG, island environmental officers, etc.) and external (e.g., consulting agencies, independent contractors, etc.). Directly manage the relationship with environmental monitoring consultants contracted for private destination environmental monitoring.
• Manage environmental compliance audits, analyze trends and develop corrective action programs.
• Continue to innovate and stay abreast of emerging environmental trends and technologies, including (but not limited to) waste, water and energy systems.