Sustainability Specialist

Gensler is seeking a Sustainability Specialist for its D.C. Climate Action + Sustainability Studio. The role involves leading LEED and WELL processes, managing project budgets, and engaging with clients and internal teams on sustainability projects. Candidates should have a relevant degree, 1-5 years of experience, and certifications like LEED AP and WELL AP. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. The position is based in Washington, DC.
Your Role

Gensler’s D.C. Climate Action + Sustainability Studio captures the best outcomes of change for our clients through a range of services that build more resilient organizations, communities, and people. Our Specialists work with clients across industries on engagements related to workplace and real estate strategy, experience strategies, sustainability, change management, and other types of projects. Our consulting practice works across Gensler’s office and regional boundaries to create the best teams for each engagement and is committed to advancing our core climate change and equitabledesign priorities on every project.

We are adding a member to our team of Sustainability Specialists which provides focused leadership and forward-thinking solutions to all of Gensler’s clients, and champions our firm’s commitment to reducing the environmental impact of our portfolio.

What You Will Do
• Lead and manage LEED and WELL process of the Design and Construction consultants for projects in both building and interior rating systems
• Document and submit LEED and WELL credits for review by GBCI and IWBI
• Project manage multiple LEED/WELL project budgets simultaneously
• Engage project teams to perform project Embodied Carbon Assessments (interior and whole building)
• Engage and educate external clients, consultants, and partner with our internal Gensler design teams

Your Qualifications
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferably from an accredited school of architecture or interior design, environmental design, or engineering program
• 1 - 5 years of professional experience (including internships) in Sustainability Consulting
• LEED AP with Specialty (BD+C or ID+C preferred)
• WELL AP
• Basic understanding of material transparency frameworks and life cycle assessment
• Technical understanding and analysis of data from software relevant to sustainability such as simple box energy analysis, daylight modeling, solar feasibility and resource efficiency optimization
• Communication skills including interpersonal, presentation, and public speaking
• Strong organizational and collaborative skills to adapt to multiple team and client working styles
• Proficient in MS Office with strength in Excel
• Maintains a high level of collaboration, engagement & enthusiasm

Recommended Qualifications
• Certification Experience: Fitwel, Living Building Challenge, LEED EBOM, ParkSmart, PEER, Energy Star, ACLCA
• Basic proficiency with Revit
• Knowledgeable in latest version of Building Codes, ASHRAE Standards and sustainability reference standards
• Understanding of industry commitments to carbon reduction (AIA 2030, SE2050)
• Confidence in facilitating strategic conversations
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
• Curious, well-read, eager to contribute to studio and Gensler firm culture

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 project certifications.
• *The base salary range is estimated to be between $65-70k plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience. Please visit this section of our website to learn more about our approach to compensation: Great People, Great Rewards | Gensler.

Life at Gensler

At Gensler, 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 “Wellbeing Awareness 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.

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