Job Summary

Cooper Carry is seeking an influential and persuasive leader to serve as our firmwide Sustainability Director. We are looking for a progressive, forward-thinking candidate who is passionate about creating a more sustainable built environment and has a proven track record of developing and implementing innovative sustainability strategies across a growing enterprise. The ideal candidate will help instill cultural change within our firm and be an inspiration to others.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead a comprehensive sustainability strategy that advances the standard for the industry, encompassing, among other aspects:
- Building Electrification and Decarbonization
- Building Energy Modeling
- Mass Timber
- Renewable Energy
- Net-Zero Energy
- Resilient Design
Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to integrate sustainability and wellness practices into all phases of the design and construction process.
Challenge the status quo and push the boundaries of what is possible in sustainable building design and construction.
Identify and evaluate opportunities for sustainability improvements in existing buildings and develop plans for retrofitting and upgrading systems to improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance indoor air quality.
Conduct research on emerging sustainability trends and technologies and make bold recommendations for adoption by the firm.
Develop and manage ambitious sustainability metrics to track progress and communicate results to stakeholders.
Serve as the firm's sustainability representative in industry organizations and initiatives and push for systemic change in the built environment.
Collaborate with marketing and business development teams to promote the firm's sustainability initiatives to clients and prospects and inspire them to join us in creating a more sustainable future.
Lead and inspire a team of sustainability professionals and empower them to drive change within the company.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Architecture, Engineering, or related field.
10+ years of experience in sustainability leadership roles, with a track record of pushing the boundaries of what is possible in sustainable building design and construction.
Deep knowledge of sustainable building design, construction, and operations, as well as emerging sustainability trends and technologies.
Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams towards a shared sustainability vision.
Experience with reporting frameworks such as LEED, PassivHaus, WELL, Fitwel and LBC.

If you are a visionary leader who is passionate about sustainability and wants to make a meaningful impact in the built environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in shaping the future of sustainable building design and construction!

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