Team Lead - Sustainability

Brief Description

Team Lead – Sustainability

Location: Flexible (Hybrid or 100% Remote, Approved States)

Compensation: $140,000 - $160,000 annually (negotiable based on experience)

Spheros Environmental is seeking a Team Lead to provide technical leadership, people management, and strategic direction for our sustainability, GHG reporting, and climate consulting practice. This role is ideal for a seasoned climate professional ready to lead a team of practitioners while continuing to guide complex, high-impact client projects.

The Team Lead will oversee a portfolio of greenhouse gas accounting, sustainability, and climate disclosure projects across multiple sectors, while mentoring staff, shaping service offerings, and supporting business growth. This role combines technical expertise, project oversight, and people leadership to advance both client outcomes and internal team development.

Key Responsibilities

Technical & Project Leadership

• Provide technical and strategic leadership for complex GHG and climate-related projects, ensuring scientific rigor, regulatory compliance, and defensible deliverables.
• Oversee GHG accounting and reporting projects, including Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions assessments aligned with regulatory and voluntary standards.
• Guide development and implementation of climate disclosure, sustainability reporting, and ESG strategies (e.g., CDP, TCFD, SEC climate rules).
• Serve as a subject matter expert on state and federal climate regulations, including state GHG reporting requirements, and other regional programs.
• Review and advise on Lifecycle Analyses (LCA), carbon emission accounting, and environmental impact assessments.
• Support clients with compliance and strategy related to carbon GHG and other air emissions.
  
  

People & Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project managers and technical staff, fostering professional growth and technical excellence.
• Assign resources, balance workloads, and support career development through coaching and performance feedback.
• Promote consistent methodologies, quality control standards, and best practices across the GHG and climate services team.
• Contribute to recruiting, onboarding, and training of new team members.
  
  

Business Development & Practice Growth

• Support business development efforts, including proposal strategy, scope development, pricing, and technical review.
• Maintain and grow client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor and senior point of contact.
• Identify emerging regulatory, market, and policy trends to help evolve service offerings and expand the climate and GHG practice.
• Collaborate with leaders across Spheros Environmental practice areas to deliver integrated, multidisciplinary solutions.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Atmospheric Science, Sustainability, or a related field.
• 15 years of professional experience in air quality, GHG reporting, climate policy, or sustainability consulting.
• Demonstrated expertise in GHG Protocol, ISO 14064, GHG accounting methodologies, and Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
• Strong experience with GHG reporting and climate regulations in California, Colorado, and other U.S. jurisdictions.
• In-depth familiarity with California’s Cap-and-Trade (Cap-and-Invest) Program, EPA GHG Reporting Program, and corporate sustainability frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage senior-level client engagements, and oversee multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience developing carbon reduction strategies, climate action plans, net-zero or decarbonization roadmaps.
• Proficiency with GHG calculation tools, emissions databases, and reporting platforms.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, ENV SP, or relevant licensure.
• Knowledge of California climate legislation including SB 253, SB 261, SB 219, and SB 1137.
• Experience contributing to practice management, service line growth, and thought leadership.
  
  

Why Spheros Environmental?

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Salary range of $140,000 - $160,000, with opportunities for bonuses and 401(k) contributions.
• Professional Growth: Ongoing training, conference opportunities, and pathways to leadership and ownership roles.
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work options and flexible remote work opportunities in approved states.
• Global Impact: Potential for national and international travel for project oversight and client engagement.
• Inclusive Culture: We are an equal opportunity employer that fosters a diverse and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities to provide clients with services from all of Spheros Environmental practice areas.
  
  

Apply today! Spheros Environmental is an equal-opportunity employer.