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. Apply tot his job