Sustainable Design Leader - Decarbonization

Description

• Lead and participate in research, white papers, conference presentations and media interview requests relevant to decarbonization expertise.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with consultants, contractors and community stakeholders resulting in increased potential business opportunities.
• Participate in interviews and recruiting of professional staff.
• Assist in development of fee proposals for marketing proposals and contract negotiation.
• Serve as mentor/advisor to sustainability and other staff.
• Serve as a client liaison for the HOK project team in an active and contributing role throughout the life of the project. Maintain ongoing client relationships, post occupancy.
• Participate in relevant multi-disciplinary marketing and business development opportunities. Acts as key presenter in new project interviews.
• Assist in the preparation of content for press releases, social media, and other materials relevant to decarbonization and sustainable design practice.
• Serve as t Sustainable Design and Decarbonization lead on projects.
• Assist in preparation of award submittals.
• Initiate project sustainable design concepts and idea discussions and provide guidance to design teams during project design and construction phases.
• Assist Marketing and Sustainable Design Knowledge Manager in development of marketing campaigns, collateral materials, webinars, etc. and overall proposal preparation.
• Identify new business opportunities while developing current client relationships. Seek new project opportunities which may exist or are being formulated. Pursue independent consulting opportunities relevant to decarbonization expertise.
• Participate in local or state professional associations, maintain active membership, and participate in industry leadership activity outside of firm.
• Understand and enforce conditions of client contract and applicable regulations around decarbonization
• Support diversity and develop continuing education opportunities (e.g., site visits, lectures, road trips) to expose design staff to influences which will stimulate design creativity and innovation.
• Encourage staff exploration and innovation to achieve project design excellence and continual improvement.
• Responsible for preparing fee and workload projections for projects.
• Mentor by coaching and motivating design teams and individuals. Foster an environment of mutual respect, open communication and trust within team, discipline, and throughout the firm
• Responsible for the development and execution of the sustainable consulting business plan and managing marketing strategy; as well as the overall branding and development of HOK’s Sustainable Design Practice.
• Guide and advise design teams on projects, providing sustainable design and decarbonization input to ensure consistent and high-quality design throughout the firm. Conduct technical and sustainable design reviews of projects.
• Prepare and deliver design staff evaluations, responsible for performance development, compensation decision-making and allocation processes of department.
• Assist in the preparation and delivery of sustainable design and decarbonization presentations to clients and drive consultant work to achieve project goals.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD and Sketchup preferred.
• Proven ability to prioritize oneself and the work of others in order to meet deadlines and provide high quality service to clients.
• Advanced knowledge in certification standards (LEED, BREEM, LBC etc.)
• Thorough understanding of project work plans, schedules, staffing, and budgets. Demonstrated ability to execute projects profitably.
• Proficiency in the basic technical skills of the following computer skills:
• 10 years’ experience including at least 3 years as senior level Leader with supervisory experience.
• Advanced knowledge of decarbonization, sustainability, integrated design, trends, construction methodology, materials application and manufacturer-supplier relationships.
• Ability to think strategically, implements change, enforces policy and resolve conflict.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Significant talent in high performance design, electrification, refrigerants, grid integration, district energy, renewable energy and embodied carbon for projects of all scales.
• Understanding of and ability to interpret and apply results from energy modeling software: Ladybug Tools, IES, EnergyPlus, Climate Studio, Insight360, other
• Bachelor’s degree in interior design, architecture, engineering or relevant field required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Registered Architect or Professional Engineer with current license preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel Outlook required.
• Proficiency in Deltek Vantagepoint preferred.
• Ability to manage the sustainable design group and project design teams with a collaborative leadership style.
• Proven ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with external clients.
• Current LEED AP with Specialty required.
• Proven ability to masterfully present, effectively sell and negotiate the services of HOK.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance