Director of Sustainability

About the Role

The Director of Sustainability leads and manages Beck's Responsive Design team of three, delivering LEED, WELL, and Fitwel certifications, building energy modeling, and sustainability strategy consulting on medium to large commercial architecture and construction projects. This is a player-coach role, setting technical direction, reviewing deliverables, and engaging in complex client conversations while building a respected and sought-after department.

Responsibilities

• 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 engagements.
• Set quality standards and workflows to ensure accurate, on-schedule, and consistent deliverables across regions.
• Manage the financial health of the department, including budgets, utilization, fee structures, and staffing plans.
• Work with regional and departmental directors to advance the Responsive Design Goal and provide constructive feedback.
• Evaluate and strengthen firm-wide sustainability programs, policies, and processes.
• Develop and implement policies addressing emerging sustainability issues, trends, and regulations.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and proposals on progress and recommend new service offerings.
• Lead business development for sustainability services, maintain client relationships, and respond to RFPs/RFQs.
• Advise clients on balancing sustainability goals, certification pathways, and project budgets.
• Represent Beck's sustainability expertise to clients, industry groups, and the public.
• Identify and facilitate training to build sustainability knowledge and best practices across the firm.
• Ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or greater in architecture, engineering, construction, building science, environmental design, or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience, including leading sustainability consulting on large, complex projects.
• LEED AP BD+C credential.
• Demonstrated experience leading, developing, and managing a team.
• Experience with business development, proposals, and client relationship management.
• Strong presentation and communication skills across diverse stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• WELL Accredited Professional.
• Fitwel Ambassador.
• Experience managing a department budget or P&L.
• Experience in an integrated design and construction environment.
• Familiarity with AIA 2030 Commitment reporting and carbon accounting.

Skills

• Customer-focused with strong decision-making and delegation skills.
• Ability to develop people, manage work through clear systems, and build teamwork across offices and disciplines.
• Strategic thinker with a focus on the bigger picture.

Why Beck

• Lead an established, in-house sustainability practice with national scope and strategic visibility.
• Work across design and construction on diverse, complex projects.
• Join a firm with strong public sustainability commitments and a deep bench of credentialed professionals.

Benefits

• Robust medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• 401k match and free financial wellness programs.
• Paid family leave and health discounts.
• Free health screenings, coaching, and fitness programs.
• Support for family forming journeys (e.g., fertility, adoption, parenthood).
• Pet insurance discount and community engagement opportunities.

The Beck Group is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.