Senior Sustainability Consultant

Job Description:
• We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Sustainability Consultant with specialized expertise in integrated design and sustainable building development.
• The successful candidate will contribute technically to our team’s approach to holistic sustainability through green building certification and project leadership.
• The Senior Sustainability Consultant is directly responsible for the overall successful execution and delivery of projects to Clients in accordance with our contracts.
• The Senior Sustainability Consultant represents and is the primary sustainability project team leader and communications link between all project stakeholders.
• They rely on past experience and expertise to manage larger and more complex projects.
• Perform the project management job responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Create a plan to meet the client’s expectations and goals and provide a positive experience.
• The Senior Sustainability Consultant will also act as a mentor and resource to other Sustainability Consultants.
• Coordinate the LEED certification process on projects (including other potential programs such as WELL, Fitwel, etc.).
• Drive the work on assigned projects; set the priorities, procedures, scope and schedule; coordinate project team member assignments with the Studio Lead and Practice Lead for Environmental & Sustainability Services.
• Delegates and oversees project tasks to be performed by other Sustainability team members.
• Manage assigned projects through all stages of the project lifecycle including Project Initiation, Project Planning, Project Execution, Project Monitoring & Control, and Project Closure.
• Develop Sustainability scopes of services, fee estimates and proposals.
• Actively participates in cross selling services and new project pursuits.
• Manage the client’s expectations to a positive outcome; participate in client meetings as required.
• Follow and implement all established company processes and procedures.
• Maintain contractual, business and financial related records for the project; keep the client, Studio Lead, Practice Lead for Environmental & Sustainability Services, Business Center Operations Leader, and the Accounting Department informed on the financial status of the project.
• Monitor project activities on an ongoing basis to ensure timely and efficient completion of project work and ensure compliance of project contract requirements.
• Identify QA/QC requirements for the project and schedule appropriate technical reviews.
• Notify the client of changes in project scope, prepare estimates for additional design fees, issue work authorization to client and obtain client approval prior to performing any additional services.
• Proactively identify and pursue opportunities to offer expanded services to the client in order to add revenue; notify appropriate personnel of the opportunity; responsible for repeat business due to respect and confidence in the PM from the client.
• Make a personal investment in professional growth and development by seeking ways to expand responsibility, knowledge, and abilities.

Requirements:
• Detailed knowledge of the LEED rating systems and other sustainability rating system programs
• Considerable project experience in new construction of data centers, specifically hyperscale and colocation type developments.
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of Sustainability practices within own discipline and basic knowledge of practices and principles of other disciplines.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Sustainability best practices and processes.
• Excellent planning and organization skills required for our fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding verbal communication skills with the ability to deliver persuasive and compelling presentations.
• Strong technical report writing and proposal development skills
• Ability to think broadly across several focus areas and bring together an optimized solution
• Analytical thinking to draw sensible conclusions from own work and communicate these clearly to others
• Working knowledge of sustainable design and alternative energy strategies for buildings and communities.
• Accredited architecture or engineering degree required
• 7 years of Project Management experience in a related field.
• LEED AP BD and C accreditation required
• WELL AP and other sustainability credentials preferred.

Benefits:
• Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.
• Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

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