ESG Reporting Project Manager

Our client, a sustainability-focused organization, is seeking an ESG Reporting Project Manager to join their team. As an ESG Reporting Project Manager, you will be part of a cross-functional sustainability and reporting team supporting ESG tender and contract analysis needs, and later the development and review process of the Global Sustainability Report. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, the ability to manage complex document workflows, and the confidence to translate ESG reporting requirements into clear, contract-ready language—while staying organized in a fast-paced environment.

Title: ESG Reporting Project Manager

Location: Chicago, Illinois (100% On-Site)

Duration: 6 Months Contract

Pay Range: $50/hr. - $55/hr.

What's the Job?

• Support ESG tenders and contract analysis by reviewing tender documents and RFPs to identify ESG and sustainability requirements and help prepare well-substantiated ESG responses.
• Analyze customer and supplier contracts for ESG clauses, disclosure obligations, and evidence requirements, then summarize findings for sustainability and legal teams.
• Maintain an ESG contractual commitments and evidence tracker, flagging obligations that align with Global Sustainability Report content.
• Support Global Sustainability Report (GSR) development by capturing, tracking, and reviewing edits and comments across all drafts, and coordinating integration with the in-house creative agency team.
• Provide first-line copy editing and proofreading for report content, ensuring compliance with the style guide and supporting appendix development using GRI, SASB, and UNSDG-related indexes.

What's Needed?

• Paralegal certificate, contract management certification, or equivalent experience in contract administration or legal support.
• Experience reviewing, summarizing, and analyzing contracts, tenders, and RFP documents, including identifying ESG clauses, compliance obligations, and evidence requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft tools, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Experience working in an MS Teams environment, including SharePoint.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with keen attention to detail, plus effective written and verbal communication to meet timelines and coordinate with legal, procurement, and sustainability stakeholders.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact ESG work by supporting tender responses and contract analysis that strengthen sustainability commitments.
• Clear, phased engagement structure that lets you grow from ESG tender support into Global Sustainability Report development and review.
• Collaboration with sustainability experts, writers, designers, legal partners, and procurement stakeholders in a cross-functional environment.
• Hands-on experience managing complex edit workflows, including tracking comments from large contributor groups and coordinating revisions.
• Motivation to improve processes over time by streamlining workflows with AI tools and building reusable templates and trackers.

Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account (for High-Deductible Health Plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
• MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
• 401(k)

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!