Sustainability Specialist - Analytics

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 driving 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 an experienced sustainability analyst with design expertise in the built environment, including setting goals on carbon and related performance metrics, quantifying performance of design options, and collaborating with design teams to develop effective strategies to improve performance. The focus of this role is a combination of technical leadership, mentorship, and business development across all design types.

As a Sustainability Specialist at Gensler, you will join a highly creative, collaborative team dedicated to innovative problem solving and design excellence. You will work with the Northeast Sustainability Consulting team in providing a full spectrum of sustainability advisory and support to clients and project teams, from pre-design through post-occupancy.

What You Will Do

• Stimulate internal knowledge and interest in new innovations, technologies, and approaches, educating staff in their use and application
• Identify and maintain awareness of current and emerging technologies, tools, and methods as they impact the delivery of green building design
• Provide oversight and coordinate integration of BIM, lifecycle assessment, energy modeling, daylighting and other technical analysis in projects, including fee management and staffing
• Coordinate the work of multiple consultants and supervise the work of project team members, including providing training and guidance
• Lead business development for Sustainability Analytics consulting opportunities
• Develop new sustainability service offerings, resources, and processes
• Provide thought leadership in sustainable design (externally and internally)
• Employing technical analysis and research, you will integrate with design teams to identify opportunities and elevate sustainability for a wide range of world class clients and projects ranging from commercial interiors to ground up buildings and real estate portfolios
• Design and facilitate work sessions with clients and design teams to build consensus, and develop sustainability strategies for individual projects and across portfolios
• Undertake performance analysis including but not limited to embodied carbon/whole building lifecycle analysis, daylight, energy, solar, and climate assessments
• Mentor sustainability team members and designers to advance their sustainability expertise and professional development goals

Your Qualifications

Core Qualifications

• 8+ years of post-graduate experience in a similar role
• Strong writing, speaking, organizational skills, and technical presentation ability
• Expertise in building systems, building performance analytics, climatic and passive design principles
• Strong knowledge of integrative design practice, project management, and consultant coordination
• Proficient user of design software including Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper, Dynamo
• Experienced in third-party green building rating systems (LEED, WELL, Passivehaus, Living Building Challenge, ILFI Zero Carbon Certification, etc.)
• Experienced in lifecycle assessment and integration of embodied carbon into sustainability goals
• Innovator, ability to create and successfully implement new programs
• Strong leadership, communication and relationship management skills
• Bachelor or Master’s degree in sustainable building, architecture, engineering, interiors or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Detail-oriented, creative problem-solver with a collaborative, solutions-oriented working style
• Proficient user of building simulation and LCA software including OpenStudio/EnergyPlus, DIVA, Climate Studio, OneClick LCA, or Tally

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with organizational carbon footprinting, climate action planning, climate change resiliency assessment, and/or environmental and social governance (ESG) a plus
• Familiarity with Salesforce, and other project management tools such as Smartsheet or Teams Planner, or willingness to learn
• Experience with relational databases and data analytics software such as R, Tableau, or PowerBI
• Familiarity with digital collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, and willingness to learn others such as Miro and/or Mural
• Coding or scripting experience, particularly Python, Ruby, or C#
• ASHRAE Building Energy Modeling Professional or Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant certification

Please provide a well-crafted introduction of yourself as a cover letter explaining your passion for environmental sustainability as it relates to the built environment, along with a portfolio of work. This can include notable projects from past work experience, innovative or environmental designs, or process- oriented tools you have built. Be prepared to discuss previous experience with project certifications.

• The base salary will be estimated between $85-105k 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.