Lead Sustainable Design Architect

Placements24; Roanoke (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary & bonus

Global health benefits

Professional development budget

Fully remote with global collaboration

Leadership in sustainable architecture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Sustainable Design Architect to drive eco-friendly architecture within a remote-first, globally focused team. You will champion green building strategies, research innovative materials, and guide projects from concept through completion to meet high environmental performance targets.

The role requires a professional architect qualification, 10+ years in architecture with 5+ years in sustainable leadership, and strong BIM/energy modeling skills.

Qualifications

• Professional Architect qualification with a strong focus on sustainable design.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience, with at least 5 years dedicated to sustainable architecture leadership.
• In-depth knowledge of green building principles, technologies, and rating systems.
• Proficiency in building performance analysis software and BIM tools.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and advocacy skills for promoting sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integration of sustainable design strategies across all architectural projects.
• Develop and implement environmental performance metrics and targets for projects.
• Research and advocate for the use of sustainable materials, energy-efficient systems, and passive design techniques.
• Collaborate with engineers and consultants to optimize building performance.
• Conduct life cycle assessments and provide expertise on green building certifications (e.g., LEED, BREEAM).

Skills

Sustainable design leadership

Architectural leadership

Client communication

Advocacy for sustainability

Strategic thinking

Education

Architect license

Tools

BIM

Energy modeling software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced and passionate Lead Sustainable Design Architect to join their fully remote, globally-focused team. This role is dedicated to integrating sustainable practices and principles into all aspects of architectural design, from conceptualization to project completion. You will champion green building strategies, research innovative materials and technologies, and collaborate with project teams worldwide to achieve high environmental performance targets. This is an exciting opportunity for a leader in sustainable architecture to drive meaningful change and contribute to a greener built environment, all within the dynamic and flexible setting of a remote-first organization that prioritizes environmental stewardship and continuous learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the integration of sustainable design strategies across all architectural projects.


• Develop and implement environmental performance metrics and targets for projects.


• Research and advocate for the use of sustainable materials, energy-efficient systems, and passive design techniques.


• Collaborate with engineers and consultants to optimize building performance.


• Conduct life cycle assessments and provide expertise on green building certifications (e.g., LEED, BREEAM).

Requirements

• Professional Architect qualification with a strong focus on sustainable design.


• Minimum of 10 years of experience, with at least 5 years dedicated to sustainable architecture leadership.


• In-depth knowledge of green building principles, technologies, and rating systems.


• Proficiency in building performance analysis software and BIM tools.


• Excellent communication, leadership, and advocacy skills for promoting sustainability.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive-level salary and bonus structure.


• Comprehensive global health benefits and retirement planning.


• Significant budget for professional development, certifications, and conferences.


• Fully remote work environment with opportunities for global collaboration.


• The chance to lead innovation in sustainable architecture on impactful projects.