Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Sr. As sociate Sustainability & Environmental Specialist to join our team! In this role you will get to contribute to the sustainability and environmental strategies for the delivery of challenging high-quality infrastructure and masterplan projects.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Be part of multidisciplinary project teams and manage complex projects which require sustainability input and environmental compliance, from conception to completion.

• Manage and present to the clients during design workshops and meetings.

• Develop sustainability, environmental and waste management strategies tailored for each project’s aspirations and requirements.

• Be curious and suggest alternative solutions and innovative ideas for each project’s vision.

• Develop technical reports and studies for sustainability certification and environmental documentation as part of project deliverables.

• Prepare RFPs to appoint the most suitable sub-consultants for any given project, assess and manage the appointed sub-consultants, and review their S&E deliverables for accuracy and quality.

• Mentor, support, overview and review the junior members inputs and deliverables.

• Be experienced with the bidding process to win new work.

• Expected to work on your own, using your own initiative with support as and when necessary.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree or above (Masters, PhD) in Architecture, Engineering, planning or related natural sciences field.

• Work experience of minimum 12 years in an international engineering /design / project management / sustainability consultancy.

• Good knowledge on embodied carbon calculations (PAS 2080 a plus).

• Good understanding on microclimate and outdoor thermal comfort solutions (ability to carry out simulations and calculations a plus).

• Estidama PCRS PQP and/or LEED AP and/or BREEAM AP ((additional credentials a plus).

• Good knowledge on the latest trends on the sustainability field and finding ways to implement them synergistically.

• Analytical skills, detail oriented, well-organized, and able to work independently as well as part of a team, on multiple large-scale projects in parallel.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in the English.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Planning or related natural sciences field.

• Documented participation in the preparation of a third-party sustainability certification application (e.g., LEED, Envision, Estidama), including at least two (2) completed, certified projects.

• Experience on PAS 2080 and Green House Gas emissions calculations.

• Experience in coordinating with diverse individuals and teams including client, consultant, contractor, design, and construction members to enable achievement of project sustainability objectives and targets.

• Bring a clear understanding of global good sustainability consultancy practices and delivery of projects that include bespoke sustainability advice.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

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