What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sustainability Director position at CPL Architects Engineers Landscape Arch & Sur?
Job Description
Job Description
SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTOR
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Sustainability Director to join our architectural and engineering firm. This role is pivotal in integrating sustainability—from a holistic viewpoint into our design process : informing building design solutions, driving energy savings, understanding and leveraging grants into our projects; and staying ahead of market and technology trends. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sustainability practices, energy efficiency, and market analysis, with a proven track record of successful project integration.
The Sustainability Director will be a collaborator, with an appreciation for diverse ideas and the ability to inspire and lead others. Working in conjunction with our Design Director, he / she will understand CPL’s design processes and integrate sustainable design strategies that help guide and inform a project’s overall design solutions.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in sustainability, energy management, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of sustainability practices, energy efficiency, and green building standards.
- Experience with grant writing and management.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to create and execute sustainable processes holistically across CPL’s diverse geographic and market sector footprint.
- Strong operational excellence to build and grow a dedicated team / department.
CORE DUTIES
Lead the integration of sustainable practices into all architectural, interiors and engineering projects through our design processes
Identify and implement energy-saving measures in design and construction processes.
Research and identify relevant grants and funding opportunities for sustainability projects.
Stay informed about the latest trends and advancements in sustainability and green building practices.
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on sustainability-related matters.
K-12 Education : Develop and implement sustainability programs tailored to the unique needs of K-12 educational facilities, focusing on energy efficiency, healthy learning environments, and cost savings.
CORE COMPETENCIES
WHAT WE OFFER : CPL cares about your future with us! That’s why we offer the following benefits to you and your family :
WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE WORKING HERE? We believe that building a strong community is about establishing a prevailing sense of fellowship among our team members, friends, and neighbors.
The rate for this position generally ranges between 131K-197K annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the New York Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful New York applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in New York or perform the position from New York. Similar positions located outside of New York will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by New York Equal Pay Transparency Law. Compensation offers will be based on various factors, including operational needs, individual education, qualifications and experience, work location and comparison to employees already in the role, as well as other considerations permitted by law. A potential new employee's pay history will not be used in compensation decisions.
CPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, military or veteran status, gender expression and / or identity, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
CPL does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. CPL will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with CPL. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through our Talent Acquisition Team.
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