Job Description

About the Role

The Energy and Sustainability Strategist focuses on decarbonization and sustainability strategies for the built environment. This individual possesses a demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex tasks, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, establish priorities, and direct the work of others. Typical tasks and deliverables that are executed by or under the supervision of the Energy and Sustainability Strategist V include energy master planning, carbon reduction strategies, renewable energy and electrification assessments, energy analysis, decarbonization roadmaps, policy evaluations, design and performance assessments, green building certifications, technology evaluations, water and waste reduction, and coordination with manufacturers and trade partners. Project work includes directing strategy development for all levels of planning and design, such as feasibility studies, conceptual and schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and operational transition. The Energy and Sustainability Strategist V understands the development and field implementation of strategies across all project phases, sizes, and levels of complexity. Within this role, there are multiple positions, and their focuses are described below.

This individual should be an Energy and Sustainability Subject Matter Expert (SME) possesses rare and exceptional technical knowledge within their chosen specialization, coupled with general industry knowledge and experience. This broad and deep knowledge provides value to clients during project sponsorship and inception to ensure that investments support business goals and account for constraints and external risks. This individual provides guidance for developing Lead and Senior Strategists to help identify and manage technical risks during execution and delivery. This role develops standard methods, trains and mentors staff, and performs quality reviews for the discipline. This role may serve in a technical leadership capacity on projects. The SME may work independently or at the direction of others and may also be externally facing via publishing and presenting technical information.

_ Remote work will be considered_

Core Activities

• Directs and manages the workflows and execution of sustainability and energy professionals (Entry-Level to Senior) to meet client expectations and project goals.
• Coordinates with internal and external parties, manages multiple complex tasks, establishes priorities, and directs the work of others.
• Understanding of a building mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and architectural systems and identification of opportunities to incorporate energy and sustainability.
• Advocacy for decarbonization and sustainability to internal and external team members.
• Acts as Project Manager including proposal development, strategy identification, man-hour planning, and project scheduling for the discipline scope of work on advanced-level projects.
• Supports CRB’s Seller – Doer model and performs business development activities.
• Conduct client facing charettes and workshops to assist in sustainability goal setting.
• Attends external seminars/conferences for professional development.
• Develops internal sustainability and energy training presentations.
• Develops narratives, reports, and decarbonization roadmaps and writes technical documentation for complex projects without oversight.
• Provides advanced support of construction and operational activities such as commissioning, measurement and verification (M&V), post-occupancy evaluations, and performance benchmarking.
• Conducts technical and leadership interviews.
• Conducts quality checking of documents for advanced complex sustainability projects and drives overall project quality.
• Provides mentorship to less experienced Energy and Sustainability Strategists.
• Leads advanced project sustainability programming and master planning with minimal or no support from senior leadership.
• Delivers high quality sustainability projects incorporating advanced solutions across project goals related to energy, decarbonization, water, waste, embodied carbon, material health, and others.
• Provides oversight and technical leadership to other offices and related functions such as Business Development, Technical Advancement, and Vertical Markets.
• Provides industry-level perspective and guidance to frame business strategy in the face of evolving technology and policy landscapes.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Sustainability, or a related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in sustainability in the built environment.
• Accredited professional in a relevant sustainability rating system (e.g., LEED AP, WELL AP, ILFI LFA, PHIUS CPHC).
• Experience with the LEED Building rating system.
• Proficient in cross-discipline project team coordination.
• Understanding of building energy and water systems.
• Expert experience with sustainability analysis, carbon accounting, and/or energy modeling.
• Demonstrated history of building and maintaining strong, long-lasting client relationships
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Advanced experience conducting and leading field surveys and performance assessments.
• Advanced knowledge of building electrification, renewable energy systems, and decarbonization strategies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Professional certification or licensure in a related field (e.g., PE, CEM, BEMP, CPHD, etc.).
• Understanding of ESG commitments and Scope 1, 2, and 3 frameworks.
• Experience with embodied carbon in the built environment including tools such as One Click LCA.
• Experience in Life Sciences (Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Laboratory) or Food & Beverage industry projects.
• Experience with advanced energy and sustainability technology applications in R&D labs, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and/or consumer products.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Position Type

Full Time and Exempt

Our Commitment to You

We understand the considerations for joining a new company extend beyond minimum qualifications and job responsibilities. CRB is committed to your long-term personal and professional growth through training opportunities, focused Communities of Practice, career path guidance and mentorship by a strong network of passionate, knowledgeable and energetic professionals.

Benefits

CRB offers a complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs.

CRB is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/D/V

CRB is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Employment is contingent on background screening.

CRB does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of CRB without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of CRB. Please, no phone calls or emails.

CRB offers a complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs.

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