Director of Sustainability

Hoefer Welker•Kansas City, KS

About The Position

The Director of Sustainability will oversee and standardize the firm’s third-party rating system process, elevate the firm’s brand in the green industry, develop and launch expanded sustainability-related services portfolio, and share thought leadership through case studies and speaking engagements. This role is to work in conjunction with SDI leadership and not replace it.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent preferred.
Minimum of 5+ years of experience in the AEC industry, with emphasis in sustainability initiatives, required.
Experience managing LEED checklist and scorecards required.
Minimum of two sustainability accreditations required.
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and willingness to use insured personal vehicle in the course of employment.
Candidate must be proficient in Newforma, and Microsoft Office.
Must have excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills, ability to work effectively in a team atmosphere, strong written and oral communication skills and meet deadlines.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be detail oriented and able to perform each essential duty effectively.
Ability to demonstrate effective conflict resolution skills, excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to confidently and decisively take action.
Understanding of and experience in different building typologies, systems and delivery methodologies.
Excellent communication skills and ability to manage all aspects of projects, clients and key staff.
Strong presentation skills and professional presence, with desire and ability to present to clients, design partners and specific audiences.

Nice To Haves

AutoCAD/Revit knowledge preferred, but not essential.

Responsibilities

Develop, launch, and manage service line and deliverables, along with SDI leadership
Provide expertise by monitoring certification trends, programs, and potential challenges
Help champion project teams to design and document sustainable achievements
Standardize and bring in-house third-party certification and documentation
Accountable for-profit goals and market growth
Engage national and regional sustainability programs along with SDI leadership
Sustainable design outreach
Conduct performance reporting
Monitor market activity and stay abreast of sustainable technologies and products
Expand and diffuse sustainable knowledge throughout the firm through training and education
Collaborate with company’s internal groups to develop coordinated messaging and process
Help guide development of case studies and other collaterals to promote services
Help guide and implement sustainability communication strategies
Conduct sustainability onboarding for new hires