Architectural Sustainability Leader & SME

ZGF Architects; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 105,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

HSA with employer contribution

401k with employer match

4 weeks of PTO

10 paid holidays

Parental and family leave

Job summary

ZGF Architects seeks an Architectural Sustainability Lead and Subject Matter Expert to guide sustainability goals across LA, DC, and NY projects. You will mentor teams, translate research into actionable guidance, and lead sustainability analysis.

Responsibilities include developing design strategies, coordinating with consultants, and producing drawings, models, and performance metrics to communicate goals. This role demands collaboration, leadership, and a strong technical skill set.

Qualifications

• Professional architectural degree with 5–10 years of experience.
• Subject matter expert in sustainability areas such as Materials, Resilience, and/or Systems.
• Experience on complex multi-phased projects in education, transit, healthcare, civic, or commercial sectors.
• Proficient in Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper, Adobe Suite, and MS Office.
• Experience with LCA tools (Tally, EC3) and performance analysis software (DIVA, Climate Studio, LightStanza, IES).

Responsibilities

• Lead office sustainability initiatives and mentor project teams.
• Translate research and best practices into actionable project guidance.
• Develop design and technical solutions across all project phases.
• Produce design drawings, renderings, and digital models supporting teams.
• Coordinate with internal and external consultants to meet sustainability goals.

Skills

Sustainability leadership

Revit

Rhino

Grasshopper for Rhino

Adobe Suite

MS Office

Education

Professional Architectural Degree

Tools

Tally

EC3

DIVA

Climate Studio

LightStanza

IES

Job description

ZGF Architects seeks an Architectural Sustainability Lead and Subject Matter Expert to guide sustainability goals across LA, DC, and NY projects. You will mentor teams, translate research into actionable guidance, and lead sustainability analysis.

Responsibilities include developing design strategies, coordinating with consultants, and producing drawings, models, and performance metrics to communicate goals. This role demands collaboration, leadership, and a strong technical skill set.