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Description
Through Responsive Architecture THA/t. howard + associates brings together clarity of purpose and a focused, responsive direction that balances the needs of client, community, user and environment.
Position Overview:
Growing Dallas based design practice is seeking a Sustainability Manager to lead our efforts to become a premier sustainability advisor. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated architecture / engineering professional passionate about sustainability and educated in sustainable design and the LEED certification process. Additionally, candidates should be confident leaders capable of motivating team members to embrace a sustainable philosophy that is reflected in day-to-day actions and in project designs.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinating with design teams, contractors and owners to implement sustainability throughout the design and construction process, from conceptual design through construction administration
- Develop and implement sustainability standards for the design and construction process
- Management of the LEED certification process, and other agency certification processes, related to achievements in sustainability on building projects
- Utilization of current software such as Ecotect, to assess building performance as part of the design process and continue to evaluate sustainability related software
- Support the development and execution of a marketing program promoting the firm's sustainability expertise and approach to incorporating sustainability into building projects
- Participation in organizations focused on environmental responsibility related to design and construction (e.g. USGBC) in a meaningful role
- Championing efforts to increase the number of LEED APs in the firm and generating enthusiasm around sustainable design within the firm
- Leading an internal green committee in implementing responsible sustainable processes in day-to-day office operations
Qualifications:
- LEED Accredited Professional
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit and Ecotect (preferred)
- Ability to inspire teammates to embrace new concepts and a philosophies related to sustainability and other firm goals