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Senior Sustainability Project Leader

2 months ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States HUSARCHITECTURE INC Full time
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
About HUSarchitecture:

HUSarchitecture is dedicated to collaborating with communities to create practical solutions that enhance the sustainability of the built environment. Our architecture firm, located in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago, specializes in projects focused on low-income housing, public educational institutions, accessibility, and sustainability consulting. We aim to address broader systemic challenges that influence societal programs, moving beyond individual building portfolios. Central to our mission is the development of analytical tools that advocate for sustainable and equitable communities across the Chicago area, with plans for national expansion.

Key Role Responsibilities:

Sustainability (60% of role):
  • Conduct independent site assessments following established guidelines, leveraging expert knowledge in Technical Specializations.
  • Lead design and construction projects under LEED standards, ensuring thorough review and compilation of LEED submissions, and perform final quality checks on team outputs.
  • Assist in the preparation of monthly reports on budget and productivity, utilizing systems thinking to identify trends across various projects and initiatives.
  • Perform basic area take-offs and ensure quality control on deliverables.
  • Edit and review energy specifications, aligning with provided guidelines to develop relevant documentation.
  • Create comprehensive analyses of sustainability contributions throughout the project lifecycle, detailing phases, rationales, and timelines.
  • Verify plans for compliance and manage internal meetings effectively.
  • Develop technical specifications aimed at achieving sustainability objectives, proactively managing client expectations and leading client discussions.
  • Fulfill all requirements to serve as an energy auditor, executing tasks within designated timeframes and overseeing project team activities.
  • Conduct quality checks and provide corrections on field reports.
  • Utilize sustainable insights to contribute to project ideation and support balanced workload distribution across the team.
  • Achieve a specialty certification in sustainability or architecture and share insights through internal presentations at least once annually.
  • Mentor junior staff in various professional domains.
Assessment (20% of role):
  • Perform accurate and consistent field measurements using assessment tools, generating corresponding plans and reports.
  • Conduct self-reviews of work quality to manage project progress and address any tracking issues.
  • Adhere to established schedules and communicate promptly regarding any scheduling challenges encountered during on-site assessments.
  • Identify trends across multiple locations, quality checks, assessors, and other staff roles, providing practical solutions for the broader team.
  • Develop Quality Check reports and consistently monitor overall quality to meet company standards, proactively addressing performance concerns with management.
Architecture (20% of role):
  • Guide the drawing set and identify specific project requirements independently.
  • Integrate consultant information into drawings while understanding relevant building codes.
  • Comprehend the interconnections between various drawings and the impact of changes across documents; maintain adherence to HUS standards and ensure consistency in drawing requirements and formatting.
  • Recommend technical solutions to data-related issues and identify necessary information for reports with minimal supervision.
  • Familiarity with Technical Specializations, maintain an established NCARB file, and track Architectural Professional hours for future licensure.
  • Lead construction meetings as a representative of HUS, resolving issues as they arise without oversight.
  • Manage internal meetings with an understanding of the relationship between project schedules, efforts, and costs.
  • Accurately identify additional services required on a project.
  • Study for architectural exams and present internally on technical tools and skills at least once a year.
Qualifications:
  • Possess one Architectural or Sustainability-focused certification, actively pursuing architectural licensure, and maintain a willingness to learn.
  • Demonstrated passion for sustainability and community-oriented architecture.
  • Interest in conducting swing stage façade inspections (training provided).
  • Ability to manage field assessments and reporting with minimal oversight.
  • Proficient in advanced energy modeling tools such as IESV, Energy Plus/Open Studio, TRNSYS, or similar.
  • Ability to work independently while excelling in team collaboration.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills; effectively communicate about delays, errors in deliverables, and specialization targets within sustainability or architecture.
  • Highly organized, capable of managing multiple project deadlines while adapting to changing demands and priorities.
  • Able to spend full days on-site documenting various aspects of a building.
  • Able to lift and carry approximately 10 lbs.
Requirements:
  • 7+ years of relevant professional experience, specifically in architecture and sustainability projects as the primary contact.
  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field such as architecture or engineering.
  • Experience with the submission of documents for architectural and sustainability projects.
  • Certification with a focus on LEED.
  • Active engagement in professional organizations related to architecture and sustainability beyond the HUS Firm.
  • A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for site assessments.

Flexible work-from-home options are available.