Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.
Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.
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YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Sustainability Consultant with specialized expertise in integrated design and sustainable building development. The successful candidate will contribute technically to our team’s existing portfolio of existing Green Building and LEED projects. The Senior Sustainability Consultant is directly responsible for the overall successful execution and delivery of projects to Clients in accordance with our contracts. The Senior Sustainability Consultant represents and is the primary administrator and communications link between all project stakeholders. They rely on past experience and expertise to manage larger and more complex projects, perform the project management job responsibilities with minimal supervision, and create a plan to meet the client’s expectations and goals and provide a positive experience. The Senior Sustainability Consultant will also act as a mentor and resource to other Sustainability Consultants.

YOUR CAPABILITIES AND CREDENTIALS

• Detailed knowledge of the LEED rating systems and other sustainability rating system programs
• Considerable project experience in new construction of data centers, specifically hyperscale and colocation type developments.
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of Sustainability practices within own discipline and basic knowledge of practices and principles of other disciplines.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Sustainability best practices and processes.
• Excellent planning and organization skills required for our fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding verbal communication skills with the ability to deliver persuasive and compelling presentations.
• Strong technical report writing and proposal development skills
• Ability to think broadly across several focus areas and bring together an optimized solution
• Analytical thinking to draw sensible conclusions from own work and communicate these clearly to others
• Working knowledge of sustainable design and alternative energy strategies for buildings and communities

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Accredited architecture or engineering degree required
• 7+ years of Project Management experience in a related field
• LEED AP BD+C accreditation required
• WELL AP and other sustainability credentials preferred
  This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

• Coordinate the LEED certification process on projects (including other potential programs such as WELL, Fitwel, etc.).
• Drive the work on assigned projects; set the priorities, procedures, scope and schedule; coordinate project team member assignments with the Studio Lead and Practice Lead for Environmental & Sustainability Services.
• Delegates and oversees project tasks to be performed by other Sustainability team members.
• Manage assigned projects through all stages of the project lifecycle including Project Initiation, Project Planning, Project Execution, Project Monitoring & Control, and Project Closure
• Develop Sustainability scopes of services, fee estimates and proposals.
• Actively participates in cross selling services and new project pursuits
• Manage the client’s expectations to a positive outcome; participate in client meetings as required
• Follow and implement all established company processes and procedures
• Maintain contractual, business and financial related records for the project; keep the client, Studio Lead, Practice Lead for Environmental & Sustainability Services, Business Center Operations Leader, and the Accounting Department informed on the financial status of the project
• Monitor project activities on an ongoing basis to ensure timely and efficient completion of project work and ensure compliance of project contract requirements.
• Identify QA/QC requirements for the project and schedule appropriate technical reviews
• Notify the client of changes in project scope, prepare estimates for additional design fees, issue work authorization to client and obtain client approval prior to performing any additional services
• Proactively identify and pursue opportunities to offer expanded services to the client in order to add revenue; notify appropriate personnel of the opportunity; responsible for repeat business due to respect and confidence in the PM from the client
• Make a personal investment in professional growth and development by seeking ways to expand responsibility, knowledge, and abilities