Vía SumaPaz is responsible for the Bogotá-Girardot Third Lane Project, which involves the construction, land management, social and environmental aspects, and network relocation. 

We are currently looking for an Environment and Sustainability Manager (H/F), based in Bogota. 

The main responsibilities in this position will be :

Environmental Management of Via SumaPaz operations and maintenance 

>      Ensure monitoring of national and local environmental regulations applicable Columbia, and related communication with government agencies.

>      Ensure follow-up and annual data review for maintaining certifications (eg. ISO 14 001).

>      Update contractual and regulatory environmental documentation governing operation of the infrastructure, including for example:

• Environnemental Management System ; 

• Environnemental Compliance Plan ;

• Pollution Response and Organization Plan ; 

• Waste Management Plan ;

>      Support implementing and monitor all environmental measures defined in above documents.

>      Design and implement measures to comply with VINCI Highways' objectives :

Act for Climate

• Decarbonization : action plan aiming for net-zero emissions (scopes 1 and 2).

• Adaptation to Climate Change: assessment of the exposure and vulnerability to climatic hazards + elaboration of a adaptation action plan. 

o   Resources : develop circular economy measures to achieve the “zero waste in landfill” objective ;

o   Natural Environments :

• Water: measures to reduce, collect, reuse and treat water in order to minimize water consumption, along with measure to protect surface and groundwater water ;

• Biodiversity: implement alternative zero pesticides, collect data on habitat, flora, and fauna, develop biodiversity management plans, other measures aligned with VINCI Highways’ biodiversity policy.

Environmental Reporting

>      Coordinate the collection of environmental KPIs for VINCI Highways binannual reporting campaigns (à KPI’s on energy, water, waste, biodiversity, …).

>      Liaise with VINCI Highways Headquarters specialists for carbon, energy, water, waste, biodiversity and other topics. 

Communication & relationships

>      Delivery of project information to the CSR Manager.

>      Represent Via Sumapaz within the VINCI Highways environmental correspondents’ network.

>      Participate in meetings, working Groups, and environmental Seminars organized by VINCI Concessions.

• Professional degree in Environmental, Civil, or Forestry Engineering (or related fields) + postgraduate degree in an environmental area.

• English fluent, Spanish fluent.

• Minimum 12 years of general experience, including 8 years in road infrastructure in Environmental management.

• Understanding of environmental regulations, sustainability reporting standards (e.g., GRI, ISO 14001), and carbon management.

• Force for proposals, provide a critical sense and advice.

• Creative and innovative with management abilities, team spirit.

• Diplomacy, teaching skills, ability to adapt within an international context.

• B1 driver’s license.