At Gensler we are committed to ensuring that by 2030 all our projects are carbon neutral . The Gensler Cities Climate Challenge (GC3) announced in September of 2019 is drivi n g significant effort within our teams and in our partnerships with clients and industry toward aggressive reductions in all operating and embodied carbon associated with the built environment . We are looking for equally committed members to join our team of sustainable design leaders .

Your Role

Gensler is seeking a leader with deep sustainable design expertise in the built environment , including experience setting project and portfolio performance targets , and with strategic consulting including development of sustainability guidelines, third party certification s , and carbon action planning . The focus of this role is a combination of technical leadership , team leadership , and business development across all aspects of sustainable design and project delivery .

As a Susta inability Director at Gensler, you will join a highly creative, collaborative team dedicated to innovative problem solving and design excellence. Y ou will work in collaboration with s ustainable d esign leaders in the New York Office / Northeast Region and more broadly across the firm.

What You Will Do

Provide o versight and strategic direction to clients and design teams on sustainability consulting projects

Work closely with s enior s ustainability team to direct p roject p ortfolio for the n ortheast r egion in collaboration with design teams

Lead b usiness d evelopment for Sustainability Strategy, Analytics , and Certification c onsulting o pportunities , ensuring prompt and timely response to all proposal requests .

Provide and c oordinate t echnical s upport, fee management, and s taffing for s ustainability c onsulting p rojects

Develop new sustainability service offerings, resources, and processes

Provide t hought l eadership in s ustainable d esign and climate action , both internally and externally

Partner with client relationship leaders to advance sustainability and climate action conversations with our clients

Client Development - build clients' trust and loyalty in Gensler and develop additional business.

Mentor sustainability team members as well as design team members to advance their sustainability expertise and professional development goals

Work closely with the studio director to oversee sustainability team operations including billing and fee management , and staffing

Work closely with the studio director and other senior team sustainability team members to develop annual strategic plans for sustainability practice and team growth

Your Qualifications

10+ years of professional experience in Sustainability Consulting , team leadership, and business development

Bachelor or Master's degree in sustainable building, architecture, engineering, interiors or related field

LEED Accreditation with at least one specialty , additional accreditations a plus

Strong knowledge in building science and high-performance building systems with ability to bridge complex conversations between consultants, clients, and manufacturers

Deep market knowledge and thought leadership in Sustainability with a focus on the built environment

Strong knowledge of certifications and project management, gained through directly relevant project experience and education

Strong leadership, communication, and relationship management skills

Strong writing, speaking, organizational skills, and technical presentation ability

Proficient user of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and InDesign.

Proficient user of collaboration tools including Microsoft Teams and SharePoint , familiarity with Miro or similar platforms is a plus

Experience with CRM platforms ( eg. Salesforce) is preferred but not required Familiarity with Revit Familiarity with building simulation and LCA software

The base salary range will be estimated between $135-165k plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.

Life at Gensler

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to "Well-being Week," our offices reflect our people's diverse interests.

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.

As part of the firm's commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.

About Us Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 52 locations across Asia, Europe, Australia, the Middle East, and the Americas. Founded in 1965, the firm serves more than 3,500 active clients in virtually every industry. Gensler designers strive to make the places people live, work, and play more inspiring, more resilient, and more impactful.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

Gensler celebrates diversity and our commitment to creating an inclusive environment for our colleagues. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

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