Senior Sustainability Consultant

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.  

Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.

Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity 

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Sustainability Consultant with specialized expertise in integrated design and sustainable building development. The successful candidate will contribute technically to our team’s existing portfolio of existing Green Building and LEED projects. The Senior Sustainability Consultant is directly responsible for the overall successful execution and delivery of projects to Clients in accordance with our contracts. The Senior Sustainability Consultant represents and is the primary administrator and communications link between all project stakeholders. They rely on past experience and expertise to manage larger and more complex projects, perform the project management job responsibilities with minimal supervision, and create a plan to meet the client’s expectations and goals and provide a positive experience. The Senior Sustainability Consultant will also act as a mentor and resource to other Sustainability Consultants. 

Your Key Responsibilities   

• Coordinate the LEED certification process on projects (including other potential programs such as WELL, Fitwel, etc.).
• Drive the work on assigned projects; set the priorities, procedures, scope and schedule; coordinate project team member assignments with the Studio Lead and Practice Lead for Environmental & Sustainability Services.
• Delegates and oversees project tasks to be performed by other Sustainability team members.
• Manage assigned projects through all stages of the project lifecycle including Project Initiation, Project Planning, Project Execution, Project Monitoring & Control, and Project Closure
• Develop Sustainability scopes of services, fee estimates and proposals.
• Actively participates in cross selling services and new project pursuits 
• Manage the client’s expectations to a positive outcome; participate in client meetings as required
• Follow and implement all established company processes and procedures
• Maintain contractual, business and financial related records for the project; keep the client, Studio Lead, Practice Lead for Environmental & Sustainability Services, Business Center Operations Leader, and the Accounting Department informed on the financial status of the project
• Monitor project activities on an ongoing basis to ensure timely and efficient completion of project work and ensure compliance of project contract requirements.
• Identify QA/QC requirements for the project and schedule appropriate technical reviews 
• Notify the client of changes in project scope, prepare estimates for additional design fees, issue work authorization to client and obtain client approval prior to performing any additional services
• Proactively identify and pursue opportunities to offer expanded services to the client in order to add revenue; notify appropriate personnel of the opportunity; responsible for repeat business due to respect and confidence in the PM from the client 
• Make a personal investment in professional growth and development by seeking ways to expand responsibility, knowledge, and abilities