Description

The Senior Architect - Sustainability Specialist works with clients and project teams to establish and achieve goals related to sustainable building design and construction.

• Comply with federal and state high performance and/or sustainable design standards for client projects.

• Provide leadership to project design and construction teams in compliance with the "Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings" and guide projects through associated third-party certification programs.

• Provide leadership to project design and construction teams in compliance with commercial green building rating systems, including LEED, and guide projects through associated third-party certification programs.

• Present new trends, data, and sustainability goals to internal and external clients.

• Assist with developing innovative strategies to improve performance and sustainability in building and construction and provide measurable metrics and help implement best demonstrated practices.

• Assist with sustainability initiatives through integrated design to achieve energy savings, protect and conserve water, enhance the indoor environment, reduce environmental impact of materials, and address building resiliency.

• Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.

• Responsible for diversity initiatives.

• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from an accredited program and 8 years of related architectural experience required, consulting preferred.

• 8 years related professional experience in sustainable design field is highly preferred. Federal projects including DOD and DOE project experience is a plus.

• LEED Accredited Professional with BD C specialty is required.

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.

• A strong understanding of environmental/sustainable design practices, regulatory requirements, and current trends in the profession.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to apply intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments and devising new approaches to problems encountered.

• Expert knowledge in standard architectural techniques and procedures.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Expert computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite, BIM (Revit), Adobe Suites, and 3D rendering programs).

• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.

• Expert attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with leading the design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.

• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.

• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.

• Registered Architect Preferred

Compensation Range

$125,000 - $180,000

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

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Job Architecture

Primary Location US-CA-Brea

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time

Req ID: 234106 Job Hire Type Experienced

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