Sustainability Lead

Deltek, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 72,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Deltek, Inc. seeks a Sustainability Lead to oversee sustainability content across MasterSpec and SpecText libraries and to guide strategic initiatives in the AECO industry. You will ensure accuracy, drive new rating-system plans, and shape product documentation.

The role requires an Architect or Engineer with LEED AP BD+C, CDT/CCS credentials, and 8+ years writing specifications for commercial projects pursuing certification. Strong communication and data skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Architect or Engineer with extensive experience in commercial/institutional building projects.
• 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience writing construction specifications for building projects pursuing LEED or other rating systems.

Responsibilities

• Advise on sustainable design topics, trends, and technical advances affecting product decisions.
• Represent Deltek in the sustainability community and liaise with partners.
• Update sustainability databases for accuracy and plan new rating systems.
• Review sustainability language in specification libraries for completeness.
• Write master guide specs on sustainability and building envelope topics.
• Highlight sustainability in Deltek Specpoint for product selection.
• Respond to sustainability inquiries from stakeholders.
• Publish thought leadership and presentations.
• Collaborate with product management to translate sustainability requirements into structured data.

Skills

Sustainability

LEED AP BD+C

CDT

CCS

BIM

Revit

AI tools

Structured data

Public speaking

Tools

MasterSpec

Specpoint

Job description

Deltek is seeking a sustainability expert to help maintain and enhance the sustainability information in our library of master guide construction specifications and advise on strategic initiatives to further sustainability in the AECO industry. The successful candidate will be an architect or engineer with experience writing construction specifications for building projects pursuing certification for LEED, WELL, Green Globes, or other sustainability rating systems.

As a Sustainability Lead, you will ensure the quality and integrity of sustainability information in the AIA MasterSpec and Deltek SpecText content libraries and the Specpoint product library. In this capacity, you will have the following responsibilities:

• Advise Deltek on latest topics, trends, and technical advances in sustainable design and how these influence product decisions on building projects and construction documentation.

• Represent Deltek in the sustainability community and liaise with Deltek's sustainability partners, including the American Institute of Architects.

• Evaluate and update Deltek's current sustainability database to assure accuracy, completeness, and usability of the content within each rating system. Plan and implement the addition of new sustainability rating systems.

• Review the sustainability language in all architectural and engineering sections in the specification library for appropriateness and completeness.

• Write master guide specifications related to sustainability and building envelope topics, encompassing changes to sustainability rating systems, building codes, industry standards, and innovations documented in trade association publications. Follow internal workflow processes and editorial standards.

• Advise on ways to highlight sustainability in the Deltek Specpoint product library to help inform product selection.

• Respond to sustainability questions from internal and external stakeholders, customers, and partners.

• Make occasional presentations and write thought leadership pieces related to sustainability.

• Partner with product management and content leaders to translate sustainability requirements into reusable structured data (attributes, tags, and rules) enabling Specpoint to automate rating-system compliance, product filtering, and project reporting. Contribute to the sustainability roadmap and help prioritize value to the industry.

• Other duties as required.

Licensed Professional Architect or Engineer (P.E.) with at least 8 years' experience in commercial and institutional building construction projects. Experience in infrastructure construction a plus. Equivalent demonstrated experience will be considered.

• In-depth knowledge of sustainability rating systems and energy conservation codes. LEED AP BD+C certification required; WELL, Green Globes or other certifications a plus.

• In-depth knowledge of specification writing, construction documents, contracts, and contract administration. Construction Document Technologist (CDT) and Certified Construction Specifier (CCS) preferred.

• Experience preparing specifications for large and complex commercial building construction either in a firm or as an independent consultant.

• Experience in preparation of applications for LEED or other rating system certifications.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Public speaking experience a plus.

• Superior time management and organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently on multiple concurrent projects and complete work accurately and on time.

• Experience with BIM, Revit, and other tools of the trade. Experience using AI tools to enhance productivity desired.

• Experience with MasterSpec and Specpoint desired.

• Comfort working with structured content and data models (taxonomies, attributes, tagging) alongside a software product team. Experience turning specification requirements into machine-readable form strongly preferred.

The U.S. salary range for this position is $72,000.00-$127,000.00. This range is subject to change as Deltek takes a number of factors into consideration when determining individual base pay, such as location, job-related knowledge, skills and experience. Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including incentive compensation and equity.

Benefits and perks listed here may vary depending on the nature of employment with Deltek. Employees have access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, paid vacation time and holidays, well-living programs, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and tuition reimbursement.

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