Sustainability Consultant, Embodied Carbon Specialist

Overview

Lead embodied carbon assessments and sustainability consulting for AECOM projects

Key Responsibilities

• lca modeling
• carbon analysis
• report delivery
• client engagement
• tool development
• benchmarking

Tasks

-Prepare and deliver high-quality, client-ready reports, presentations, and technical memoranda that effectively communicate complex carbon data and strategic insights. -Champion the integration of circular economy principles, including material reuse, adaptive reuse, and design for disassembly. -Define project-specific LCA system boundaries, collect and validate high-quality material quantity and environmental product declaration (EPD) data, and interpret results with a critical eye. -Support business development efforts by contributing to proposals, project interviews, and whitepapers. -Mentor and train junior staff, fostering growth and expertise within the team. -Engage directly with clients, contractors, and design partners to advocate for decarbonization strategies. -Lead and perform detailed Whole Building Life Cycle Assessments (WBLCA) and embodied carbon analyses for new construction, major renovations, and infrastructure projects. -Translate LCA results into clear, actionable design recommendations for low-carbon material selection, structural optimization, and construction techniques. -Stay at the forefront of policy, emerging low-carbon materials and technologies, and evolving LCA standards (e.g., ISO 14040/44, EN 15978). -Manage LCA deliverables for multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are on time, on budget, and meet the highest quality standards. -Develop project-specific benchmarks and establish embodied carbon budgets. -Contribute to the development and enhancement of AECOM’s internal LCA tools, databases, and standardized methodologies. -Collaboration with multidisciplinary global sustainability teams. -Act as the embodied carbon subject-matter expert, collaborating seamlessly with architectural, structural, civil, and MEP teams from conceptual design through construction documentation.

Requirements

• oneclick lca
• revit
• excel
• leed ap
• p.eng.
• bim-lca

What You Bring

-Active engagement with professional sustainability networks, e.g., CaGBC -Analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills. -Utilize One Click LCA as the primary software, with a minimum of 5 years of direct hands-on experience, to model complex building assemblies and material scenarios. -Expertise in advanced decarbonization strategies, such as biogenic carbon accounting, circular economy assessment, and whole-life carbon modeling. -Strong understanding of EPDs and PCRs for construction materials. -Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (including advanced functions for data analysis), PowerPoint, and Word. -Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical information for diverse audiences. -A minimum of 4 years of dedicated, hands-on experience conducting embodied carbon assessments using One Click LCA software. Portfolio of projects demonstrating this experience will be requested. -Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Structural / Civil Engineering, Environmental Design, or related discipline. -Professional accreditation such as LEED AP BD+C, P.Eng., or RAIC. -Minimum of 4 years of overall professional experience in the building design, construction, or sustainability consulting industry. -Demonstrated experience in BIM-LCA integration, specifically using Revit with One Click LCA or similar plugins to automate quantity take-offs. -Proven ability to collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and sustainability teams. -Experience supporting LEED certification, particularly LCA-related credits (MRc1 – Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction). -Solid knowledge of building design, construction materials, and project documentation. -Demonstrated experience performing Whole Building Life Cycle Assessments (WBLCA) aligned with CaGBC ZCB requirements.Demonstrated, hands-on experience performing WBLCA that comply with federal mandates including The Greening Government Strategy, Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) Directive & Standards, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) Guidance, specifically the 30% embodied carbon reduction target under the Greening Government Strategy and the CSA/ISO 14040:20 standard. -Working toward or holding professional accreditations (LEED AP BD+C)).

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Benefits

-Flexible work arrangements and access to AECOM’s global innovation and knowledge networks. -Opportunity to work on outstanding projects in Canada and globally, including ZCB -Professional development, mentorship, and career growth opportunities.

About Aecom

-Launched as a bold independent infrastructure consultancy from a merger of five legacy firms dating back over a century. -Handles everything from geotech to electro-mechanical systems, as seen in the award-winning Romaine Hydroelectric Complex in Canada. -Guides projects through every lifecycle stage in transportation, buildings, water systems, energy, and environmental sectors.

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