HKS
Sustainable Design Leader - Commercial/Mixed Use
HKS, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Overview:
HKS is seeking a Sustainable Design Leader to support our Commercial/Mixed Use team.
A primary managerial position in integrative process, technical implementation and sustainable outcomes on design projects and shares responsibility for project successes. Recognized ability to impact revenue and growth. Manages the firm's resources (people, processes and tools) and assignments with proficiency, fluency and aptitude. Teaches and mentors staff and effectively embodies and expresses the firm's values and mission. Advances enterprise level objectives for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG).
Responsibilities:Performs responsibilities (regional, subject expert or practice based) including creatively engaging project teams as the visible "go-to" for sustainability issues, content and leadership (for a region, this includes delivering strategic enterprise improvements across region, assisting with staff promotion advocacy and annual review and identifying regional business opportunities for service expansion; for a subject expert this includes the development and dissemination of specialized technical content servicing clients, elevating design quality and HKS objectives; for a practice lead, responsibilities include deep knowledge of sustainability issues for the building and client type servicing clients, elevating design quality and HKS objectivesAssists with creating annual ESG objectives, key results and actionsLeads project integrative process and workshops including team member coordination, Nature of Place research and development, identification of sustainable/high-performance project goals and strategiesSuccessfully delivers project certifications for third-party rating systems applying best practice, integrated design and performance analysis as neededCoordinates technical and analytic needs with Director of Integrated Energy Engineering and regional staffLeads and manages project workload and prepares proposals for HKS internal and stand-alone external project servicesDelivers project outcomes that align with firm objectivesSupports Director of Sustainability in recruitment, interviews, hiring and management of DesignGreen staffWorks with geographic offices to support ESG objectives and align with design, research and process enterprise objectivesProvides project focused commentary and usability feedback on data systemsLeads and/or assists with specialized research activities; assists with the identification and implementation of targeted researchSupports Regional and Office objectivesPrepares client presentations and presents design conceptsMaintains open communication with client and provides guidance through projectsExercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issuesMaintains awareness of risk management for potential project issues and involves PIC/PM if neededParticipates in and may lead team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplinesAttends on-site visits, field reviews and project meetings and documents as neededQualifications:
Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Engineering, Sustainable Design or related field; advanced degree preferredProfessional licensure in architecture or related field preferredTypically 8+ years of experienceSustainable design accreditationExperience in wholistic integrative design delivery including charette facilitation and in systems thinkingFamiliarity with design and energy modeling applications such as Rhino, Grasshopper, Radiance, DIVA, REVIT, AutoCAD, Sketchup, IES VE, Sefaira, Insight360, Energy Plus, EnergyPro preferredExperience with Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup and InDesign graphic software preferredProficiency in MS Office SuiteExperience in LEED, WELL, Living Building, etc. submission and regulatory compliance energy modelingKnowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelinesStrong knowledge in interpreting and applying high-performance building standards such as ANSI, ASHRAE, IESNA and ASTM as well as building energy codes such as IECC and T24Strong knowledge of architectural building systems and building scienceKnowledge of QA/QC and specification processKnowledge of building codes and ability to research and apply/incorporate into technical documentsExperience in logistics management including connecting people and resources to the right place at the right timeStrong presentation skillsStrong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same timeAbility to manage team with diplomatic and collaborative leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and externalAbility to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationshipsAbility to communicate and present ideas in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writingAbility to problem solve and apply innovative solutionsAbility to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environmentAbility to effectively meet deadlines at expected qualityTravel will be required
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Base Salary Range: $85K - $125k annually - for Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Denver, and New York only
The estimate displayed represents the general base salary range of candidates hired in New York only. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
HKS offers a comprehensive total compensation & benefits package with health, dental, and vision care coverage, 401(k) plans, life & AD&D insurance, short/long term disability plans, paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, vacation), and much more for benefits-eligible employees. To learn more about our benefits visit this page
If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the
Internal Careers Portal .
HKS is an EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Veteran
HKS is seeking a Sustainable Design Leader to support our Commercial/Mixed Use team.
A primary managerial position in integrative process, technical implementation and sustainable outcomes on design projects and shares responsibility for project successes. Recognized ability to impact revenue and growth. Manages the firm's resources (people, processes and tools) and assignments with proficiency, fluency and aptitude. Teaches and mentors staff and effectively embodies and expresses the firm's values and mission. Advances enterprise level objectives for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG).
Responsibilities:Performs responsibilities (regional, subject expert or practice based) including creatively engaging project teams as the visible "go-to" for sustainability issues, content and leadership (for a region, this includes delivering strategic enterprise improvements across region, assisting with staff promotion advocacy and annual review and identifying regional business opportunities for service expansion; for a subject expert this includes the development and dissemination of specialized technical content servicing clients, elevating design quality and HKS objectives; for a practice lead, responsibilities include deep knowledge of sustainability issues for the building and client type servicing clients, elevating design quality and HKS objectivesAssists with creating annual ESG objectives, key results and actionsLeads project integrative process and workshops including team member coordination, Nature of Place research and development, identification of sustainable/high-performance project goals and strategiesSuccessfully delivers project certifications for third-party rating systems applying best practice, integrated design and performance analysis as neededCoordinates technical and analytic needs with Director of Integrated Energy Engineering and regional staffLeads and manages project workload and prepares proposals for HKS internal and stand-alone external project servicesDelivers project outcomes that align with firm objectivesSupports Director of Sustainability in recruitment, interviews, hiring and management of DesignGreen staffWorks with geographic offices to support ESG objectives and align with design, research and process enterprise objectivesProvides project focused commentary and usability feedback on data systemsLeads and/or assists with specialized research activities; assists with the identification and implementation of targeted researchSupports Regional and Office objectivesPrepares client presentations and presents design conceptsMaintains open communication with client and provides guidance through projectsExercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issuesMaintains awareness of risk management for potential project issues and involves PIC/PM if neededParticipates in and may lead team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplinesAttends on-site visits, field reviews and project meetings and documents as neededQualifications:
Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Engineering, Sustainable Design or related field; advanced degree preferredProfessional licensure in architecture or related field preferredTypically 8+ years of experienceSustainable design accreditationExperience in wholistic integrative design delivery including charette facilitation and in systems thinkingFamiliarity with design and energy modeling applications such as Rhino, Grasshopper, Radiance, DIVA, REVIT, AutoCAD, Sketchup, IES VE, Sefaira, Insight360, Energy Plus, EnergyPro preferredExperience with Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup and InDesign graphic software preferredProficiency in MS Office SuiteExperience in LEED, WELL, Living Building, etc. submission and regulatory compliance energy modelingKnowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelinesStrong knowledge in interpreting and applying high-performance building standards such as ANSI, ASHRAE, IESNA and ASTM as well as building energy codes such as IECC and T24Strong knowledge of architectural building systems and building scienceKnowledge of QA/QC and specification processKnowledge of building codes and ability to research and apply/incorporate into technical documentsExperience in logistics management including connecting people and resources to the right place at the right timeStrong presentation skillsStrong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same timeAbility to manage team with diplomatic and collaborative leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and externalAbility to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationshipsAbility to communicate and present ideas in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writingAbility to problem solve and apply innovative solutionsAbility to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environmentAbility to effectively meet deadlines at expected qualityTravel will be required
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Base Salary Range: $85K - $125k annually - for Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Denver, and New York only
The estimate displayed represents the general base salary range of candidates hired in New York only. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
HKS offers a comprehensive total compensation & benefits package with health, dental, and vision care coverage, 401(k) plans, life & AD&D insurance, short/long term disability plans, paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, vacation), and much more for benefits-eligible employees. To learn more about our benefits visit this page
If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the
Internal Careers Portal .
HKS is an EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Veteran