Sustainability Director

Sustainability Director

Requirements

• Strong background in building science, high-performance systems, and sustainable strategies, with experience achieving building certifications.
• Deep understanding of performance-based codes and ability to integrate innovative, data-driven solutions into design.
• Knowledge of Revit for design and documentation; familiarity with Rhino, Ladybug, and Climate Studio for performance modeling.
• Proven ability to build trust, manage client relationships, and secure business, including a revenue target of $800k annually for climate action projects.
• Experience driving change initiatives and developing strategic plans for team growth and climate action services.
• Strong ability to work across disciplines, ensuring sustainability is seamlessly incorporated into management, technical, and design strategies.
• Skilled at aligning sustainability solutions with varied client priorities (e.g., profitability, fan engagement, employee wellbeing).
• Master’s degree in sustainable building, architecture, engineering, or a related field, with LEED Accreditation required (additional certifications are a plus).
• Strong knowledge of LEED, WELL, Fitwel, and other green building certifications, with a proven track record of successfully implementing and achieving certification goals.
• Experience conducting Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) using tools such as One Click LCA, Tally, and Athena to assess and reduce embodied carbon impacts.
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills across internal and external teams.
• Passionate about sustainability and eager to engage with new perspectives to foster a healthy, collaborative workplace.
• Able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with resilience and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Guide clients and teams on high-performance, resilient design practices to set and achieve ambitious sustainability goals.
• Ensure that all projects maintain the highest level of design quality, with sustainability and performance-based measures integrated at every stage.
• Foster professional growth by mentoring sustainability and design teams, developing the next generation of sustainability leaders.
• Represent Gensler as a regional leader in sustainability through public speaking, publishing, and engagement with industry networks.
• Lead workshops with teams, clients, and stakeholders to encourage and deepen their understanding of sustainability practices.
• Ensure key performance metrics, including energy, water, carbon, and materials impact, are tracked and leveraged across all projects.
• Translate complex data into compelling presentations and visuals, helping clients understand the value of sustainability strategies.
• Build and expand Gensler’s climate action services through new opportunities in Sustainability Strategy, Analytics, and Certification.
• Cultivate trust and loyalty, positioning Gensler as a preferred sustainability partner.
• Coordinate with leadership on billing, fee management, and resource planning to support climate practice growth.
• Contribute directly to project tasks as needed, particularly while growing the local team. Initially, you’ll focus on winning work to sustain your role, with a goal to build and lead a dedicated team within three years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional certifications in sustainability or related fields are a plus.