Sustainability Consultant

Sustainability Consultant

New York, NY, USA Req #434

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

At Henderson, we're about more than just buildings

We're about the people, experiences, and potential found inside. We're a company of problem-solvers and innovators known for our technical excellence and ability to come up with out-of-the-box solutions.

We love the process of bringing buildings to life. And we're changing the industry by integrating the building design and construction process.

As an ESOP, each of our employee-owners are an essential part of our mission to lead the industry in innovation, sustainability, and client experience.

With a vision to build a better world, Team Henderson has a people-first culture and diverse portfolio of world-class facilities.

It's What We Do

We provide total building system design services across multiple high-growth markets for industry leaders. You'll get to use your talent to work on projects for some of the biggest names in mission-critical, higher education, sports, healthcare, grocery, restaurant, and retail within the sectors we serve in business, community, grocery, health, retail, & venue.

It's How We're Different

We're about more than just buildings. We're about you. You, and the hundreds of passionate employee-owners who make us who we are.

We've always been committed to providing an inclusive workplace where people can bring their full self to work and helps people reach their full potential - both as professionals and individuals.

Together, we dream up innovative solutions for industry-wide problems, design spaces that become landmarks, and toast the good life at our happy hours.

Take a peek into what makes us different here : https : / / youtu.be / AIt17t uJ-A?si oSMy5zQeUcb faE3

Henderson Engineers is seeking a Sustainability Consultant to join their Retail Sector. The Sustainability Consultant provides expert sustainability consulting services, leading the development and application of sustainability measures.

Acting as the primary point of contact, this position manages the sustainability platform for clients, collaborating closely with design and construction partners.

They will influence project specifications and facilitate the application of a set of standards and guidelines developed to achieve client sustainability initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications for the Role are :

• Minimum 3 years of consulting experience in administering LEED certification services and providing sustainability consulting required.
• Working knowledge of materials, concepts, technologies, sustainability-related design guidelines and calculations, building codes, ability to read and interpret design drawings and specifications.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in all core competencies as described and characterized in this job description.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate and communicate design recommendations.

Preferred but not required qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, building or environmental engineering or environmental sciences preferred. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Sustainability and / or wellness certifications highly preferred.

Skills & Duties you will be Responsible for in this role :

Sustainability Consulting :

• Research and understand client and project specific sustainability goals and recommend sustainable design options that support those goals to the client / team.
• Calculate, analyze and / or model data and make recommendations for sustainable solutions.
• Develop sustainability recommendations and reports for clients at various stages of a project or across a portfolio.
• Research and write sustainability specifications, design standards and healthy materials performance requirements in close collaboration with design teams.
• Support the implementation, development and tracking of sustainability standards, initiatives, and data.
• Conduct research and analysis on complex sustainability topics ranging from carbon, energy, water, circular economy, regenerative design, health, biophilic design, materials, community, and equity.

Client Experience :

• Understand potential risks to sustainability and ensure sustainability measures are appropriately cascaded across design disciplines and stakeholders.
• Identify relevant metrics, such as energy use or costs, carbon, materials, water, health, and associated sustainability costs such as carbon offset costs or renewable energy credits and ensure they align with projects and / or client specifications.

Project Facilitation :

• Manage data and document collection from various project stakeholders specific to sustainability measures.
• Ensure required construction and / or contract documentation is obtained.
• Ensure Quality Control documents align with any project requirements and / or certifications and coordinate the transfer of that information to the reviewing body.
• Capture a schedule on construction drawings utilizing the Owner Project Requirements or Basis of Design and other design values and transfer into required certification templates.
• Translate data into a format that is accepted by the rating and certification system.
• Provide multiple scenarios using potential data that might achieve different levels of sustainability.
• Serve in an advisory role and provide feedback on options and decisions to limit risk exposure.

Let's Talk Perks

We take care of our people. As a Henderson employee, you'll enjoy some pretty awesome perks. Trust us, your friends will all have work envy.

Culture

Flexible Work Hours (Because we all need to balance work and life.)

Casual Dress Code (Be yourself, please.)

Paid Volunteer Time (We literally pay you to volunteer.)

Paid Parental Leave (Because we know both parents deserve to be there for a new baby.)

Health and Wellness Initiatives (Get Fit and Stay Fit.)

Receptive and Forward-Thinking Leadership (Our doors are always open.)

Clear Career Path Options (We want you to excel.)

Benefits

Industry-leading 401K match and profit sharing (When the company succeeds, we all share in that success.)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (Yes, our employees are the owners.)

Paid Training for Professional Development (We'll pay for the time you take getting better at what you do.)

Performance Bonuses (When you do well, we reward you for your work.)

Comprehensive and Extensive Insurance (We've got you covered.)

Paid Term Life and Disability (We've got your family covered, too.)

Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts (We'll help you take advantage of tax savings.)

Paid Time Off and Sick Time off (Take a break. You deserve it!)

Financial Wellness & Coaching Program (Financial security makes you a happier team member.)

More information can be found here - https : / / www.hendersonengineers.com / careers / .

Henderson Engineers, Inc. and Henderson Building Solutions are EEO Employers / Vet / Disabled and participate in the E-Verify program.

Applicants for positions with Henderson Engineers / Henderson Building Solutions must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of eligibility will be required at the time of commencement of employment.

All offers will be contingent upon completion of the hiring process including verifications and background checks as required for employment.

To all recruitment agencies : Henderson does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Henderson without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Henderson.

Please, no phone calls or emails.

NOTICE TO CANDIDATES : RECRUITMENT FRAUD ALERT

Henderson representatives conduct all email communications exclusively through a company email address that ends with @hendersonengineers.

com, @hendersonbuilding.com. We extend offers of employment only after a comprehensive interview process and will never ask you for a payment of any sort nor offer one for any reason.

Henderson will not ask any applicant to purchase equipment, nor offer to reimburse any applicant for expenses incurred prior to employment.

We will not request personal information until a legitimate offer of employment has been extended. If you suspect a recruitment attempt is fraudulent, you should cease communications.

All legitimate job opportunities are posted on our company website's careers page.

Other details

• Job Family Engineering, Design & Tec
• Pay Type Salary

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They will influence project specifications and facilitate the application of a set of standards and guidelines developed to achieve client sustainability initiatives.

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New York, NY, USA

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