Director of Sustainability

Hoefer Welker • Full-time • Kansas City, Kansas • 1m ago

Description

Job Summary:

The Director of Sustainability will oversee and standardize the firm’s third-party rating system process, elevate the firm’s brand in the green industry, develop and launch expanded sustainability-related services portfolio, and share thought leadership through case studies and speaking engagements. This role is to work in conjunction with SDI leadership and not replace it.

Essential Functions:

Manage service line and deliverables, along with SDI leadership
Provide expertise by monitoring certification trends, programs, and potential challenges
Help champion project teams to design and document sustainable achievements
Standardize and bring in-house third-party certification and documentation
Rating System champion
Rating system documentation and management of both in house and third party projects
Understand and manage firmwide tools for energy modeling
Champion and train on Eco-Charrette process
Accountable for-profit goals and market growth
Engage national and regional sustainability programs along with SDI leadership
Sustainable design outreach
Conduct performance reporting (ie AIA 2030)
Coordinate and champion EPACT tax credits each year
Monitor market activity and stay abreast of sustainable technologies and products
Expand and diffuse sustainable knowledge throughout the firm through training and education
Collaborate with company’s internal groups to develop coordinated messaging and process
Help guide development of case studies and other collaterals to promote services
Help guide and implement sustainability communication strategies
Conduct sustainability onboarding for new hires
Provide guidance and mentorship to staff on the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
Serve as a Hoefer Welker brand representative, delivering presentations at local, state, and national conferences
Serve as a board member for organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

Other duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive or exclusive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent preferred. Minimum of 10+ years of experience in the AEC industry, with emphasis in sustainability initiatives, required. Experience managing LEED checklist and scorecards required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office. Must have excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills, ability to work effectively in a team atmosphere, strong written and oral communication skills and meet deadlines. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be detail oriented and able to perform each essential duty effectively.

Ability to demonstrate effective conflict resolution skills, excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to confidently and decisively take action.
Understanding of and experience in different building typologies, systems and delivery methodologies.
Excellent communication skills and ability to manage all aspects of projects, clients and key staff.
Strong presentation skills and professional presence, with desire and ability to present to clients, design partners and specific audiences.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be detail oriented and able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EEO Employer/Veterans/Disabled