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About the Role
ZGF is seeking a talented and professional Architectural Sustainability Lead and Subject Matter Expert to provide leadership, support, and direction on projects. This role will serve as a firmwide resource in areas like Materials, Resilience, or Systems, advancing shared sustainability priorities and mentoring project teams.
Responsibilities
- Serve as an office sustainability leader, advancing shared priorities, mentoring teams, and building knowledge.
- Act as a firmwide subject matter expert, translating best practices and research into actionable guidance.
- Perform architectural assignments with general direction and work independently or collaboratively.
- Assist in developing design and technical solutions, including graphics, renderings, and performance metrics.
- Provide production of design drawings, presentation drawings, and digital models.
- Research products and materials, and review projects to inform design documentation.
- Support client and project teams in developing the sustainable vision and project goals.
- Coordinate with internal and external consultant teams on sustainability objectives.
- Support the development of sustainable performance goals by collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Lead and manage internal and external sustainability teams in analysis to develop cost-effective design solutions.
- Track sustainability analysis through design development using various tools.
Requirements
- Professional Architectural Degree with 5-10 years of working experience.
- Subject matter expert in one or more sustainability areas (Materials, Resilience, Systems).
- Experience with complex multi-phased higher education, large transit, healthcare, civic, and/or commercial development projects.
- Ability to provide direction and support on projects in pursuit of sustainability goals within the AEC industry.
- Minimum 5 years of experience with sustainable standards (LEED, WELL, Passive House) is an asset.
- Proficient in Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper for Rhino, Adobe Suite, and MS Office Suite.
- Experience with Tally, EC3, or other LCA software.
- Experience with DIVA, Climate Studio, LightStanza, IES, or other sustainable performance building analysis software.
- Budget conscious with the ability to develop and manage scopes and fees for sustainability.
- Ability to graphically illustrate and verbally communicate sustainability concepts clearly.
- Experience synthesizing complex data sets into succinct pros and cons.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, resourcefulness, and self-motivation.
- Ability to manage and organize multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to take initiative and anticipate needs.
- Ability to foster a culture of continuous learning and support employee skill expansion.
- Demonstrates creativity and ability to generate original ideas and solutions.
- Nimble and agile communicator with internal teams, clients, and consultants.
- Maintains an open and friendly demeanor.
Skills
- Revit
- Rhino
- Grasshopper for Rhino
- Adobe Suite
- MS Office Suite
- Tally
- EC3
- LCA software
- DIVA
- Climate Studio
- LightStanza
- IES
- Sustainable performance building analysis software
- Leadership
- Communication
- Creativity
- Problem-solving
Location
- LA
- DC
- NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5-10 years
Education Level
- Professional Architectural Degree
Salary/Compensations
- $106,000 - $124,000 annually
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision coverage with a generous employer contribution
- HSA with employer contribution
- 401k with employer match
- 4 weeks of PTO
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid parental and family leave programs
About the Company
- ZGF Architects is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.
Equal Opportunity
- As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate the unique qualities and perspectives that each individual brings to our team.
- We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities to apply.
- Regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we are excited to consider qualified candidates.