Sustainable Design Advisor II

Sustainable Design Advisor II

At Perkins&Will, we are committed to supporting the well-being and growth of our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness programs and mental health support
• Short- and long-term disability (STD/LTD)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Generous paid time off (PTO)

Our employee experience is enriched by a hybrid and flexible work environment, enabled by advanced technology and collaborative tools. Our hybrid model will empower you to balance your life and work commitments.

We also provide:

• A professional development stipend and dedicated time for continuing education
• Performance-based bonuses
• Engaging studio initiatives and events
• Active firmwide affinity groups and leadership development opportunities

Above all, our culture is grounded in a firmwide commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI)—a core foundation of everything we do.

Common and Baseline Responsibilities

• Collaborate and liaise with architectural, interiors, and urban design projects and consultant teams in undertaking targeted sustainable building performance calculations and product research.
• Directs and advises project managers in various projects pursuing third-party rating systems, including LEED. Advisement includes assessment, coordination, and documentation of green building strategies.
• Conduct green product research to verify the transparency, health, and carbon claims made by product manufacturers.
• Complete building performance analysis (i.e., daylight and energy analysis, embodied carbon).
• Analyze data and interpret trends and statistics as required to support project deliverables.
• Prepare technical content for sustainable design presentations, reports, and other client deliverables.
• Be responsible for tracking and reporting on trends and programs within service sectors.

High-Level Summary of Critical, Baseline Technical Skills and Certifications

Proficiencies

• Years of experience: 3-5 years
• Familiarity with the US and/or Canadian LEED Green Building Rating Systems (LEED v4), at minimum. Living Building Challenge, Passive House, WELL, Fitwel, and/or other sustainable design performance tools are beneficial as well
• Familiarity with project specifications, architectural drawings, and building construction
• Ability to think critically and strategically and be able to conduct self-directed research and analysis with limited supervision
• Communicate effectively (written and oral) with both clients and colleagues, and strong attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members

Software

• High proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, and familiarity with Revit is desirable

Licensure/Certifications/Education

• Hold a degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field to sustainable building design
• At a minimum, attain LEED Green Associate or Living Future Accreditation within 6 months of hiring. If LEED track is chosen, LEED with Specialty Accreditation must be attained within 12 months of hiring

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume and work samples. Include your resume and a compact, representative sample of your work (no larger than 4MB). Please submit your files in pdf.

Salary Range Information: We foster a culture that is diverse and inclusive and strive for pay practices that are fair, competitive, and reflect our commitment to pay equity. Our compensation decisions include but are not limited to a candidate's qualifications including skill sets, education, experience and training, licensure and certifications credentials if applicable, and business-related factors. This practice extends to all employees, including performance considerations for merit increases, job promotions, and transfer opportunities. We additionally review our pay practices, conduct pay equity audits, and ensure our managers are trained in our pay practices on an annual basis. At the time of posting this job advertisement, commensurate with qualifications, the annual pay salary range for this position in San Francisco is between $71,400.00 and $91,100.00.