Sustainability Strategist - Minneapolis, United States - Gensler

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locations

Chicago, IL, US

Minneapolis, MN, US

Detroit, MI, US

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted 2 Days Ago

job requisition id

R-12446

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 Specialist to lead or participate in consulting engagements that provide sustainability strategies for a wide range of world class clients and projects ranging from commercial interiors to ground up buildings and real estate portfolios.

Additionally, you may manage the certification process and provide design guidance on projects pursuing LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel and/or Net Zero Building

Certification.
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 North Central 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
Lead and guide sustainability focused project work, with guidance from Sustainability Directors, including the development of design guidelines and materials standards, sustainable strategy identification and goal setting for single projects and portfolios of buildings

Design and support engaging workshops with internal teams, clients, and other stakeholders

Analyze complex and differing information from multiple sources to determine impact on clients' project and organizational goals, and/or performance criteria for sustainable design

solutions

Synthesize information and data into narratives told through presentations and reports

Develop compelling communications that help clients to visualize and understand the benefits and implications of our strategies and recommendations

Use interdisciplinary thinking and collaboration to ground all ideas in research insights and design constraints

Project work may also include third party certification management and performance analysis for projects of a variety of types and sizes

Lead the workflow planning, coordination, and administration for multi-disciplinary project teams of researchers, designers, strategists, and stakeholders to generate transformative ideas and implementable strategies

Provide leadership to our client and internal teams by communicating project objectives, scope, terms, and schedule

Scope and write proposals for new client engagements. Imagine new ways of working and craft project scopes that clients will be excited about

Be the primary point of contact for the client, responding to client's requests and communications in a timely manner

Arrange and prepare for client touchpoints, documenting decisions made, action items, and deadlines

Track and manage financial performance of project for success (e.g., work plan, schedule, fees, change orders, invoices, and collections)

Work closely with the Studio Director and other team leaders to address and resolve project and team member staffing needs

Continually seek opportunities to help us work in smarter and more effective ways

Assist in implementing firmwide sustainability goals within the North Central region, staying up to date with current industry trends, research, and Chicago, Minneapolis, and Detroit specific sustainability related building codes and initiatives.

Your Qualifications
Bachelor or master's degree in Sustainability, Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field

At least one built-environment specific degree is required

6 to 10 years of experience in the sustainability field

Experience developing sustainable design guidelines and frameworks

Deep knowledge of design and construction process and understanding of key stakeholders

Extensive knowledge of sustainable design strategies with specific expertise in sustainable materials criteria

Expertise in third-party sustainable building and product certifications

Ability to work independently and on multiple projects simultaneously

Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent graphic presentation skills, and the ability to present in front of large groups

Intellectual curiosity, eagerness to engage with others, and willingness to contribute to a healthy workplace culture

Passion for sustainability and green building

Technical requirements
Proficiency with visual communication tools including Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign preferred), and Microsoft

PowerPoint

Proficiency with the full Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Fluency with digital collaboration tools such as Miro, Mural, Microsoft Teams etc.

Familiarity with Salesforce a plus

Life at Gensler
Gensler is committed to

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

. Through our Five Strategies to Fight Racism, we continue to create a just and equitable future for our colleagues and our communities with our clients. We are a solid voice for social change as we impact people's lives and fight racism. At Gensler, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace environment.
As a people-first organization, 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.

About Us

Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 53 locations across Asia, Europe, Australia, the Middle East, and the Americas.

Founded in 1965, the firm serves more than 3,500 active clients in virtually every industry. Gensler designers strive to make the places people live, work, and play more inspiring, more resilient, and more impactful.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
Gensler celebrates

diversity

and our commitment to creating an inclusive environment for our colleagues. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice.

All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to

race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
Gensler endeavors to make accessible to all applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may

contact us

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Regarding Gensler's approach to recruiting new talent, we will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process.

We advise all applicants seeking employment with Gensler to review available information on

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