Principal, Sustainable Venue Design & Development

Trellis Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organizing committee in Los Angeles seeks a Principal for Sustainable Venue Design and Development. This role involves integrating sustainability into venue projects for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Candidates should possess over 7 years of experience in sustainable design and strong stakeholder management skills. This position offers a competitive salary of $115,000 - $150,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in sustainable design, construction, or infrastructure development.
• Experience driving sustainable outcomes in large, complex constructions projects.
• Knowledge of green building best practices and standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop sustainability principles and requirements for venue infrastructure.
• Partner with teams to integrate sustainability best practices into design processes.
• Work to maximize reuse or recycling of materials used for temporary infrastructure.

Skills

Sustainable design

Stakeholder management

Architecture knowledge

Construction knowledge

Green building best practices

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Environmental Science

Tools

Revit

Autodesk Construction Cloud

EC3

Job description

The Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games will be hosted in Los Angeles, California in 2028, returning to the United States for the first time in over 30 years. 2028 will be the first time LA hosts the Paralympic Games, creating an opportunity to expand awareness, understanding and inclusion of people with disabilities.

LA28, the organizers for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, is on a mission to create an unparalleled Games experience for athletes, fans, partners, our community and our people. Our vision is to collectively create what’s next through sport, community and the power of our differences.

The 2028 Olympics and Paralympics will represent LA and leverage the strength of our community’s diversity and creativity as we collectively work to design a Games that we all want to be a part of. We do this by focusing on people and by inviting everyone into the story of the LA28 Games.

The LA28 organizing committee is an independent, non-profit organization that is privately funded and governed by a board of directors.

Values and Behaviors:

• Optimism– Embody a positive, enthusiastic, and solution-oriented attitude in everything we do; challenge the status quo, inspire and support one another to achieve our best; have our eyes on the future and believe we can make a meaningful impact
• Integrity– We communicate openly and honestly, listen, and respectfully value multiple perspectives; we do what we say and are accountable for everything we do; we do the right thing, always. Even when it isn’t easy
• Excellence– We hold ourselves to the highest standard and expectations; we live our values and truths and persevere through challenges; we are continuous learners and adapt and pivot with speed to meet changing needs
• Inclusion– We seek to represent, include, empower and level the playing field; our work reflects the communities we serve and the world in which we live; we leverage our platforms to bring awareness to issues relevant to who we are
• Co-Creation– We are authors of a shared story. Everyone contributes their unique voice to our shared mission; we share pride in our accomplishments and ownership of our shortcomings
• Boldness– We embrace creativity, courage and outside-the-box thinking; we are unafraid to take risks, explore unconventional solutions, and learn from the process; we are innovators, disruptors, and challengers of the status quo

Principal, Sustainable Venue Design and Development

The LA28 Sustainability team is responsible for working across the organization to deliver a more environmentally sustainable Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2028. Embedded in LA28's Venue Infrastructure team with a dotted line to the VP of Sustainability, the Principal, Sustainable Venue Design and Development will be responsible for working closely with LA28’s Venue Infrastructure team to integrate sustainability best practices into LA28’s venue design and development. This role requires detailed knowledge of architecture, construction, and relevant sustainability best practices, as well as excellent stakeholder management skills and an ability to deliver results in a complex operational environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop sustainability principles and requirements to be integrated into LA28’s comprehensive Temporary Infrastructure Strategy , with a focus on carbon reduction and material reuse
• Operationalize embodied and operational carbon measurement within LA28’s venue design process
• Partner with venue development, design and engineering teams to integrate sustainability best practices, including circular design and embodied carbon reduction, into design processes and ensure ongoing implementation
• Partner with the venue project management office on integrating sustainability best practices and requirements into infrastructure program management contractor scope, and ensuring ongoing compliance
• Partner with the cost management team in rent vs. buy and supplier analyses across categories of services and commodities to factor in sustainability goals
• Work across venue development and project management teams to develop a plan to maximize reuse or recycling of materials used for temporary infrastructure
• Work across venue development and project management teams to develop a plan to achieve carbon reductions for all temporary infrastructure

Background & Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in sustainable design, construction, or infrastructure development
• Experience driving more sustainable outcomes in large, complex constructions projects
• Experience integrating sustainability into temporary infrastructure projects, particularly large events
• Knowledge of green building best practices and standards (e.g., LEED)
• Proficiency with tools for embodied carbon, operational carbon, and construction management (e.g., EC3, One Click LCA, Insight, Revit, Autodesk Docs, Autodesk Construction Cloud)
• Familiarity with circular design, lifecycle analysis, and material reuse strategies
• Experience collaborating with architects, engineers, and project managers
• Ability to integrate sustainability into contractor scopes and program plans, especially relative to procurement and tracking of sustainable materials
• Skilled in analyzing cost and sustainability trade-offs

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Will be required to be in the office up to 4-5 days per week in an open office setting
• Sitting/Standing: Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a desk or computer.
• Manual Dexterity: Proficiency in typing and using office equipment, including computers, printers, and phones

Expectations:

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proven ability to drive sustainability goals across teams
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-impact environments

Position Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• Submission Requirements: Resume

The annual base salary range for this position is $115,000.00 - $150,000.00. The pay scale provided is the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28’s operational business needs and applicable law.

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.