Sustainability Consultant - Green Building Specialized

Dar, the founding member of the Sidara group, is an international multidisciplinary consulting organization specializing in engineering, architecture, planning, environment, project management, facilities management, and economics. Sidara operates in 60 countries with 20,500 professionals, Dar connects people, places, and communities through innovative solutions to the world's most complex challenges. We deliver projects from inception through completion, embracing challenges to empower communities worldwide. Learn more at Dar Al-Handasah and Sidaracollaborative .

Sustainability Specialist (Green Building Specialized)

Job Summary :

The Building Sustainability Engineer will be responsible for leading sustainable design and construction efforts, ensuring compliance with green building certification requirements, and managing sustainability initiatives across various building projects. The position requires a minimum of 12+ years of experience in building sustainability engineering.

Responsibilities :

Develop and implement sustainable design solutions for building projects to optimize performance and minimize energy consumption

Lead sustainability efforts and collaborate with architects, engineers, and construction teams to integrate sustainable measures into building design and construction

Ensure compliance with green building certification requirements, such as LEED, WELL, and BREEAM

Manage and coordinate sustainability initiatives across multiple building and masterplan projects, including energy audits, waste management, and water conservation

Conduct life-cycle assessments and cost-benefit analysis of sustainability measures to inform decision-making and project planning

Provide technical expertise on sustainable building design and construction to clients and project teams

Stay up-to-date with industry developments and trends related to sustainable building practices and certification programs

Develop and maintain relationships with green building certification organizations, local governments, and other stakeholders

Prepare documentation related to green building certification and sustainability initiatives

Requirements :

Master's degree in engineering, Architecture, Environmental Science, or related field

Minimum of 12+ years of experience in building sustainability engineering or related field

Strong knowledge of green building certification programs, such as LEED, WELL, and BREEAM

Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret building data

Experience with sustainability audits and compliance requirements

Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Proficiency in energy modeling software, such as eQUEST, EnergyPlus, or IESVE

Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, or other building design software is a plus

Equal Opportunity Statement : While we carefully review all applications, only candidates meeting the specified requirements will be contacted for further consideration. We appreciate your understanding and thank all applicants for their interest.