Sustainability Program Manager

At Rowan Digital Infrastructure, we are transforming data center delivery for speed and scale. Our mission is to deliver best-in-class data center solutions to hyperscale customers who share our commitment to sustainability, and to do so with an unwavering focus on quality. Our data center solutions are tailored to our customers’ needs and delivered by our exceptional end-to-end team. Rowan is assembling a strategic portfolio of data center sites in key markets across the United States, and we’re looking for incredible and passionate people to help us advance our company and our commitment to building the future of sustainable digital infrastructure.

Rowan is owned and managed by Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners.

Role Summary

Rowan Digital Infrastructure is looking for a Sustainability Program Manager to support the Director of Sustainable Practices with the integration of environmentally responsible practices and decarbonization strategies across the portfolio. The role is based in our new Denver, CO headquarters and will focus on sustainable project outcomes while positioning Rowan as the leader in responsible and innovative development.

The successful candidate will have project experience in design or development and a deep understanding of sustainability principles with a passion for execution. This is an excellent opportunity to work on actively decarbonizing digital infrastructure at a national scale with some of the most innovative and impactful teams in the industry.

Travel: Ability to travel up to 10% for company gatherings or to project sites.

Location: Denver, CO (hybrid in-office role, with 3-days minimum in-office per week).

Compensation: $130k-$160k, Bonuses available.

Essential Responsibilities

• Facilitate the implementation of sustainability practices and corporate objectives for projects in various stages of development, from site origination through facility operations.

• Partner with the Origination, Development, Energy, Water, Engineering, and Construction teams to develop and manage sustainability strategies on multiple projects simultaneously.

• Manage the delivery of sustainability objectives, including greenhouse gas reduction plans, sustainability reporting, project certifications, and ESG programs for projects.

• Ensure key performance metrics, including energy, water, carbon, and materials impact, are tracked and leveraged across all projects.

• Develop and refine technical reports, decks, and other critical deliverables for internal and external communications.

• Support business development activities, including investment memos, site due diligence efforts, and corporate sustainability reporting.

• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers within design and construction teams and with customer organizations.

• Stay informed of industry trends, best practices, and emerging issues in sustainability and identify opportunities to integrate this knowledge into Rowan’s development process.

Education, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental science, sustainability, engineering, architecture, or a related field with 5–7 years of professional experience in sustainability consulting.

• Experience with sustainability assessments and reporting programs (e.g., GHG Protocol, SBTi, CDP, Article 9).

• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead multiple projects and initiatives across business units effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Exceptional visual, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Technical experience with sustainability certifications (e.g. LEED, BREEAM, Fitwel, ILFI Zero Carbon) and carbon offset strategies.

• Experience using sustainability and project management tools (Procore, EC3, One Click LCA).

• LEED AP with specialty or equivalent sustainability credential preferred.

Fueled by Excellence & Collaboration

At Rowan, we are a distributed team united by a common mission to transform data center delivery. Across our two offices, we offer a hybrid work environment supported by the teamwork, technology, and in-office gathering time to help you be successful. We are headquartered in Denver, Colorado and have an office in Seattle, Washington. Our team of talented and passionate individuals is spread out across the U.S.

Here to support you

At Rowan, we want to make sure you can do great work. We offer competitive benefits focused on helping you be and achieve your best.

• Hybrid working environment

• Team building and educational opportunities

• Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k) company contribution

• Unlimited PTO

• A remote office setup benefit

• Competitive compensation and bonus plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rowan Digital is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all aspects of our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.