Senior Sustainability Project Manager
HybridAtlanta, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Manage a portfolio of projects pursuing third-party sustainability certifications, guiding teams through the full certification process from strategic development through award and recertification. Complete all necessary forms, annotations, and documentation to demonstrate fulfillment of rating system requirements, performing in-depth technical reviews of building design, construction, and operations for compliance. Lead and mentor a small group of Specialists, including reviewing project health, scheduling work, supporting career development, and conducting annual evaluations. Perform quality control and assurance reviews of work completed by other Specialists while actively participating in business development activities such as conference appearances, speaking engagements, and acquiring new clients. Educate and engage the marketplace through written, verbal, and in-person communication with project teams and owners.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a field related to one or more of the following: Architecture (architecture, construction, landscape architecture, interior design), Engineering (mechanical, civil, structural), Policy, or Environmental Studies
- LEED AP with Specialty required
- 5–10 years of direct project management experience in sustainability consulting or a closely related field required
- Demonstrated experience managing projects across multiple sustainability frameworks, including a strong working knowledge of LEED, WELL, SITES, Fitwel, Green Globes, Guiding Principles, Parksmart, and/or Living Building Challenge
- Proven track record of guiding project teams through full certification cycles, from Strategic Development through Certification Award
- Ability to read, understand, and interpret building floor plans, sections, site plans, construction specifications, mechanical schedules, commissioning reports, and operational policies required
Desired Qualifications
- Professional accreditation in one or more additional rating systems strongly preferred: SITES AP, Fitwel Ambassador, LFA (Living Future Accreditation), TRUE Advisor, or Parksmart Advisor
- Bi-lingual fluency in Portuguese, Spanish, French, or German a plus
- Experience managing or mentoring a small team of professionals a plus
- Detailed technical understanding of one or more building operations topics: common construction methods, materials specification, fenestration, HVAC systems, plumbing systems, electrical systems, landscape design, master planning, land use, zoning, or urban development preferred
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