Lead Sustainability Specialist - Ghafari
Birmingham, AL
About the Job
Job Description:
General Summary:
The Lead Sustainability Specialist is responsible for providing sustainable design leadership and coordination, energy and environmental analysis for planning, architecture, and interiors projects, as well as oversight for certification under sustainability, health, and wellness standards such as LEED, BREEAM, WELL and fitwel. Contribute to marketing pursuits and participate in a broad range of sustainable consulting services.
Primary Responsibilities
+ Manage sustainable design analysis, conceptual energy modeling, and sustainable consulting services.
+ Manage consulting with multiple internal design teams on LEED, WELL, BREEAM, fitwel and sustainable projects.
+ Assist clients, designers, engineers and contractors with sustainable design research and implementation.
+ Manage consulting with clients on building and non-building projects and collaborating on firm wide sustainable design and consulting projects. Projects may include various LEED rating systems, WELL and fitwel. Projects may include development of sustainable design and operations guidelines, policies, and procedures.
+ Goal setting and benchmarking projects under Ghafari’s sustainability commitment.
+ Manage implementation of Ghafari’s sustainability plan.
+ Prepare materials for sustainable design awards.
+ Support sustainable design education and provide mentorship of such within the Ghafari organization.
+ Foster and support a green workplace through sustainable work practices and operations.
+ Perform related duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
+ Bachelor degree in architecture, mechanical or environmental engineering, interiors or sustainable design required; Master’s degree preferred.
+ 6+ years’ experience desirable.
+ LEED credential required, specialty credential highly desirable.
Additional Skills
+ Proficiency in MS Office and the Adobe Creative Suite.
+ Proficiency with AutoCAD/Architectural Desktop, Revit, Sketch-Up, and/or related software.
+ Ability to interpret and apply results from energy and environmental performance analysis: Conceptual Energy Modeling; Daylight Analysis; Renewable Energy Systems and Lifecycle Analysis (LCA).
+ Ability to interpret and apply results from Design Analysis software, such as: Revit Insight, Grasshopper, DIVA, Honeybee, Ladybug, Tally, WUFI, THERM, HEAT3.
+ Ability to interpret and apply results from Energy Analysis software, such as: EnergyPlus, eQuest, IES.
+ Knowledge of sustainability, building science, integrated design and 3rd party certification processes.
+ Proven presentation and communication skills to both team and client.
+ Experience with management of team/resources to undertake multiple projects or facets of various projects.
+ Strong organizational skills to manage documentation and information and meet deadlines.
+ Ability to work in team environment and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Since 1982, Ghafari Associates has taken a personal approach to highly technical projects in complex markets including: aviation, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, hospitality, K-12 and higher education. As a global team of engineers, architects, process designers, and consultants we blend insight with technological innovation helping clients elevate their efficiency, sustainability, and impact.
Continuously rated a Top Workplace to Work (https://topworkplaces.com/company/ghafari-associates-l-l/freep/) , Crain’s Cool Place to Work (https://www.crainsdetroit.com/cool) , and a Best and Brightest (https://www.ghafari.com/news-and-views/ghafari-is-a-best-and-brightest-company-in-detroit-chicago-west-michigan) company to work for in the US, Ghafari has made a name for itself through our culture, employee benefits, and portfolio of projects (https://www.ghafari.com/projects) .
Over a quarter of Ghafari employees have diverse identities that are championed by our growing approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We provide flexible work environments allowing team members a schedule that benefits them, whether it is fully remote, hybrid or an in-office experience.
Through career mapping, Ghafari employees are encouraged to seek licensure, coached for knowledge growth, and provided opportunities for management and mentorship roles if interested. Our robust internship program recognizes undergraduate and graduate students from across the world, having an over 90% success rate of hiring our interns after graduation.
Join our team and work on forward-thinking projects all around the world. Ghafari’s global reach creates an environment where individuals can build professional relationships while building sustainable and cutting-edge facilities. Are you ready to take that leap? Apply Now!
_Ghafari Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. If you need an accommodation due to a disability in order to use our online system to apply for a position at Ghafari Associates, LLC, you may apply for positions in the following ways:_
_Connect to our job portal_ _(https://ghafari.jobs)_
_By fax at 313.436.8624; Attn: Human Resources_
_By mail at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126; Attn: Human Resources_
_In person at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126._
_By email at hr@ghafari.com_
_If there are any questions or additional accommodations that are required, please contact 313.441.3000 for assistance._
_It is Ghafari Associates, LLC’s policy not to discriminate in its employment and personnel practices because of a person’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, weight, height, marital, pregnancy or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, status as a qualified individual with a disability or a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance._
General Summary:
The Lead Sustainability Specialist is responsible for providing sustainable design leadership and coordination, energy and environmental analysis for planning, architecture, and interiors projects, as well as oversight for certification under sustainability, health, and wellness standards such as LEED, BREEAM, WELL and fitwel. Contribute to marketing pursuits and participate in a broad range of sustainable consulting services.
Primary Responsibilities
+ Manage sustainable design analysis, conceptual energy modeling, and sustainable consulting services.
+ Manage consulting with multiple internal design teams on LEED, WELL, BREEAM, fitwel and sustainable projects.
+ Assist clients, designers, engineers and contractors with sustainable design research and implementation.
+ Manage consulting with clients on building and non-building projects and collaborating on firm wide sustainable design and consulting projects. Projects may include various LEED rating systems, WELL and fitwel. Projects may include development of sustainable design and operations guidelines, policies, and procedures.
+ Goal setting and benchmarking projects under Ghafari’s sustainability commitment.
+ Manage implementation of Ghafari’s sustainability plan.
+ Prepare materials for sustainable design awards.
+ Support sustainable design education and provide mentorship of such within the Ghafari organization.
+ Foster and support a green workplace through sustainable work practices and operations.
+ Perform related duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
+ Bachelor degree in architecture, mechanical or environmental engineering, interiors or sustainable design required; Master’s degree preferred.
+ 6+ years’ experience desirable.
+ LEED credential required, specialty credential highly desirable.
Additional Skills
+ Proficiency in MS Office and the Adobe Creative Suite.
+ Proficiency with AutoCAD/Architectural Desktop, Revit, Sketch-Up, and/or related software.
+ Ability to interpret and apply results from energy and environmental performance analysis: Conceptual Energy Modeling; Daylight Analysis; Renewable Energy Systems and Lifecycle Analysis (LCA).
+ Ability to interpret and apply results from Design Analysis software, such as: Revit Insight, Grasshopper, DIVA, Honeybee, Ladybug, Tally, WUFI, THERM, HEAT3.
+ Ability to interpret and apply results from Energy Analysis software, such as: EnergyPlus, eQuest, IES.
+ Knowledge of sustainability, building science, integrated design and 3rd party certification processes.
+ Proven presentation and communication skills to both team and client.
+ Experience with management of team/resources to undertake multiple projects or facets of various projects.
+ Strong organizational skills to manage documentation and information and meet deadlines.
+ Ability to work in team environment and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Since 1982, Ghafari Associates has taken a personal approach to highly technical projects in complex markets including: aviation, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, hospitality, K-12 and higher education. As a global team of engineers, architects, process designers, and consultants we blend insight with technological innovation helping clients elevate their efficiency, sustainability, and impact.
Continuously rated a Top Workplace to Work (https://topworkplaces.com/company/ghafari-associates-l-l/freep/) , Crain’s Cool Place to Work (https://www.crainsdetroit.com/cool) , and a Best and Brightest (https://www.ghafari.com/news-and-views/ghafari-is-a-best-and-brightest-company-in-detroit-chicago-west-michigan) company to work for in the US, Ghafari has made a name for itself through our culture, employee benefits, and portfolio of projects (https://www.ghafari.com/projects) .
Over a quarter of Ghafari employees have diverse identities that are championed by our growing approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We provide flexible work environments allowing team members a schedule that benefits them, whether it is fully remote, hybrid or an in-office experience.
Through career mapping, Ghafari employees are encouraged to seek licensure, coached for knowledge growth, and provided opportunities for management and mentorship roles if interested. Our robust internship program recognizes undergraduate and graduate students from across the world, having an over 90% success rate of hiring our interns after graduation.
Join our team and work on forward-thinking projects all around the world. Ghafari’s global reach creates an environment where individuals can build professional relationships while building sustainable and cutting-edge facilities. Are you ready to take that leap? Apply Now!
_Ghafari Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. If you need an accommodation due to a disability in order to use our online system to apply for a position at Ghafari Associates, LLC, you may apply for positions in the following ways:_
_Connect to our job portal_ _(https://ghafari.jobs)_
_By fax at 313.436.8624; Attn: Human Resources_
_By mail at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126; Attn: Human Resources_
_In person at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126._
_By email at hr@ghafari.com_
_If there are any questions or additional accommodations that are required, please contact 313.441.3000 for assistance._
_It is Ghafari Associates, LLC’s policy not to discriminate in its employment and personnel practices because of a person’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, weight, height, marital, pregnancy or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, status as a qualified individual with a disability or a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance._
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