Sustainability Specialist

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferably from an accredited school of architecture or interior design, environmental design, or engineering program
1 – 5 years of professional experience (including internships) in Sustainability Consulting
LEED AP with Specialty (BD+C or ID+C preferred)
WELL AP
Basic understanding of material transparency frameworks and life cycle assessment
Technical understanding and analysis of data from software relevant to sustainability such as simple box energy analysis, daylight modeling, solar feasibility and resource efficiency optimization
Communication skills including interpersonal, presentation, and public speaking
Strong organizational and collaborative skills to adapt to multiple team and client working styles
Proficient in MS Office with strength in Excel
Maintains a high level of collaboration, engagement & enthusiasm

Lead and manage LEED and WELL process of the Design and Construction consultants for projects in both building and interior rating systems
Document and submit LEED and WELL credits for review by GBCI and IWBI
Project manage multiple LEED/WELL project budgets simultaneously
Engage project teams to perform project Embodied Carbon Assessments (interior and whole building)
Engage and educate external clients, consultants, and partner with our internal Gensler design teams

Certification Experience: Fitwel, Living Building Challenge, LEED EBOM, ParkSmart, PEER, Energy Star, ACLCA
Basic proficiency with Revit
Knowledgeable in latest version of Building Codes, ASHRAE Standards and sustainability reference standards
Understanding of industry commitments to carbon reduction (AIA 2030, SE2050)
Confidence in facilitating strategic conversations
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
Curious, well-read, eager to contribute to studio and Gensler firm culture