Architectural Building Performance Manager (Sustainability and Regenerative Design)

Description

• Communicate technical outputs effectively to designers and clients, providing high-level insights early and actionable recommendations later.
• Contribute to the firm's reputation for innovation and leadership in regenerative design.
• Lead building performance simulations, including energy, daylighting, thermal comfort, embodied carbon, and water use, across all project phases.
• Mentor design team members in performance modeling, analysis interpretation, and application of strategies.
• Utilize advanced tools such as DesignBuilder, Tally, One Click LCA, WUFI, Cove Tool, Forma, and Revit to perform modeling and analysis.
• Research emerging technologies, materials, and regenerative strategies to enhance building performance.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert representing the firm in the marketplace.
• Support business development efforts with performance-driven storytelling and proposal input.
• Conduct life-cycle cost analysis (LCCA) and benchmarking to inform early design decisions.
• Partner with architects, engineers and consultants to define measurable performance goals at project outset.
• Develop, document, and refine sustainable design standards, tools, and workflows for firm-wide application.
• Ensure compliance with codes and readiness for certifications such as LEED, WELL, and Living Building Challenge.
• Provide continuous oversight of performance integration throughout all project phases.
• Facilitate design charrettes and integrate performance strategies into project workflows.
• Create compelling visualizations of performance data for diverse audiences.
• Present performance findings at conferences, webinars, client workshops, and internal forums.
• Stay current on evolving codes, policies, and incentives related to building performance.
• Develop white papers, case studies, and internal best-practice guides to share knowledge firm-wide.

Requirements

• Collaborative team player able to work seamlessly with architects, engineers, and consultants.
• Proven experience integrating performance strategies into design workflows across all project phases.
• 8-10+ years of relevant professional experience in building performance simulation and sustainable design
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture, Architectural Engineering, Building Science, Environmental Design, or a related field.
• Strong communicator with the ability to translate technical results into design insights and client narratives.
• Proficiency with tools such as DesignBuilder, IES-VE, EnergyPlus, WUFI, Radiance, Ladybug/Honeybee, OpenStudio, or similar.
• Ability to create compelling visualizations and communicate performance outcomes clearly to varied audiences.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance