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CannonDesign has an exciting opportunity for a firm-wide Climate + Resilience Leader. Take a look at the description below. If you think your skills and experience make you a good match for this position, we'd love to hear from you. We're looking for creative, curious, empathetic people to join our Living-Centered Design movement.
Job Responsibility
Lead, mentor, manage and grow our internal climate + resilience services as a subject matter expert to assist design teams across the firm to deliver healthy environment solutions and pursue prime external work as appropriate in collaboration with internal teams, including sustainability, interiors, incubate & launch, live/work/play, and health for all
Work to integrate climate + resilience strategies into the building design process across the firm
Oversee the delivery of master planning efforts related to sustainability, resilience, climate action and decarbonization
Lead research into GHG emissions reduction, climate adaption, and resilient design workflows and software to improve how the firm delivers climate + resilience solutions, in collaboration with design technology, computational design, data science, consulting, research, smart buildings and innovation teams
Identify new and emerging climate + resilience approaches and trends that support successful delivery of services to clients and internal programs
Lead clients in visioning sustainability, resilience, climate action and decarbonization programs at an organizational/institutional/municipal/regional scale
Be a trusted source for climate + resilience solutions for internal client leaders and teams in other sectors and market within the firm
Lead case studies, whitepapers and other materials to present findings and recommendations internally and externally
Represent the firm at external events and conferences as opportunities arise
Create narratives, approaches and fees for project proposals
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Architectural, Environmental, Civil or Mechanical Engineering or related field
Minimum of 12 years of leading, managing and delivering climate and resilience-focused analysis and planning at the building, campus and regional scale
One or more credential such as LEED, LFA, CPHC, WELL, BREEAM, Fitwell, Green Globes, WEDG, SITES AP or similar required
PE, Registered architect/licensed architect, or NCIDQ preferred
Deep expertise in climate risk assessment and resilient design strategies
Deep experience in greenhouse gas emissions assessment and reduction strategies at the building, campus and regional scale
Must have familiarity with building standards including LEED, LBC, WELL, etc.
Must have familiarity with ESG reporting structure and guidelines relevant to corporate, institutional and municipal client types
Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills are essential
This position may require travel to other CannonDesign offices as well as client locations