Sustainability Strategist

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Gensler is seeking an experienced sustainability strategist 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 skills and mentorship across all design types.

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

• Employing technical analysis and research, 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 LEED energy modelling (ASHRAE 90.1 Appendix G), embodied carbon/whole‑building lifecycle analysis, day lighting and glare, solar, computational fluid dynamics, and climate assessments.
• Identify and maintain awareness of current and emerging technologies, tools, and methods as they impact the delivery of green building design.
• Coordinate integration of BIM, lifecycle assessment, energy modelling, day lighting and other technical analysis in projects related to sustainability and resilience.
• Stimulate internal knowledge and interest in new innovations, technologies, and approaches, educating staff in their use and application.
• Have a research‑oriented approach.

• 5+ years of post‑graduate experience in a similar role.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture, engineering, architectural engineering, sustainable design or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Innovator, ability to create and successfully implement new programs.
• Expertise in building systems, building performance analytics, climatic and passive design principles.
• Proficient user of design software including Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper, Dynamo.
• Energy modelling experience following ASHRAE 90.1 Appendix G methodology.
• Proficient user of building simulation and LCA software including IES VE, EQuest, Open Studio/Energy Plus, Climate Studio, Ladybug/Honeybee, Therm, One Click LCA, or Tally.
• Detail‑oriented, creative problem‑solver with a collaborative, solutions‑oriented working style.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• Strong knowledge of integrative design practice, project management, and consultant coordination.
• Strong writing, speaking, organizational skills, and technical presentation ability.
• Knowledgeable in third‑party green building rating systems (LEED, WELL, Passive House, Living Building Challenge, ILFI Zero Carbon Certification, Green Globes, BREEAM, Fitwel, etc.).

• ASHRAE Building Energy Modelling Professional.
• Experience with organisational carbon foot printing, climate action planning, climate change resiliency assessment, and/or ESG a plus.
• Experience with relational databases and data analytics software such as R, Tableau, or Power
  
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• Coding or scripting experience, particularly Python, Ruby, or C#.
• Familiarity with digital collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, and willingness to learn others such as Miro.

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 modelling and…