Head of Sustainability & Design Strategy

HCBeck, LTD.; Texas; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Free financial coach

Health screenings

Paid family leave

Health discounts on premiums

Free comprehensive health screenings

Free health coach program

Job summary

The Beck Group, a leading integrated architecture, engineering, and construction firm, is seeking a Director of Sustainability to lead Beck's Responsive Design team. You will deliver LEED, WELL, and Fitwel certifications, energy modeling, and sustainability strategy across medium to large commercial projects while advancing Beck's environmental goals.

You will mentor a three-person team, set technical direction, and engage with executives, clients, and project teams to drive sustainable design

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or greater in architecture, engineering, construction, building science, environmental design, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team and the service line.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of three sustainability professionals, including workload planning, performance management, and career growth.
• Oversee delivery of LEED, WELL, and Fitwel certifications, energy modeling, and sustainability strategy consulting across Beck's project portfolio and external consulting engagements.
• Set quality standards and workflows so deliverables are accurate, on schedule, and consistent across regions.
• Manage the financial health of the department, including budgets, utilization, fee structures, and staffing plans.
• Drive sustainability strategy
• Work with regional and departmental directors to review and advance the -Responsive Design Goal, giving timely, constructive, and transparent feedback.
• Evaluate firm-wide design and construction sustainability programs, policies, and processes, and identify opportunities to strengthen Beck's commitment.
• Develop and implement policies and workflows that address emerging sustainability issues, trends, and regulations in design and construction.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and proposals on progress against the Responsive Design Goal, and recommend new service offerings to the Leadership Group.
• Grow the business
• Lead business development for sustainability services, maintain client relationships, and respond to RFPs, RFQs, and proposals.
• Advise clients on balancing sustainability goals, certification pathways, and project budgets, particularly in a capital-constrained market.
• Represent Beck's sustainability expertise to clients, industry groups, and the public.
• Build organizational capability
• Identify, develop, and facilitate training that builds sustainability knowledge, best practices, and an understanding of complex project trade-offs across the firm.
• Ensure project teams understand and comply with applicable local, state, and federal environmental laws and regulations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction, building science, environmental design, or related field

Job description

The Beck Group, a leading integrated architecture, engineering, and construction firm, is seeking a Director of Sustainability to lead Beck's Responsive Design team. You will deliver LEED, WELL, and Fitwel certifications, energy modeling, and sustainability strategy across medium to large commercial projects while advancing Beck's environmental goals.

You will mentor a three-person team, set technical direction, and engage with executives, clients, and project teams to drive sustainable design