Director of Sustainability

Company: Northern Impact
Location: San Diego
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Overview Award-winning architecture firm that is reputably one of the best places to work in Los Angeles & San Diego, earning California's Design Firm of the Year, is seeking a Director of Sustainability. In this position, you'll lead the company's efforts in promoting and implementing sustainable practices in the built environment. As part of a collaborative culture, you'll work alongside project design teams and clients to advise on sustainable strategies and goals, ensuring that our projects align with the highest standards of environmental responsibility. About the Firm: With over 30 years of practice, this 160-person-firm is nationally recognized in programming, planning design for the healthcare, science & technology, higher education, K-12, and civic sectors. The firm's expertise includes transformative projects for schools of medicine and the health professions, advanced research and teaching laboratories, leading-edge museums and civic landmarks, tech-offices, and innovative clinical facilities on higher ed, healthcare, and urban campuses. The team is actively seeking talented Architects with a passion and expertise in science & technology project types. They're a collective of professionals dedicated to creating meaningful architectural spaces that inspire and enrich communities. Their commitment to integrity and continuous learning drives them to seek out innovative solutions that address the complex challenges of our time. If you're passionate about sustainability and ready to contribute your expertise to impactful projects, you'd be a great fit! Your Responsibilities: Establishing Sustainable Design Goals: Lead the development of sustainable design objectives for projects and implement metrics to measure progress. Carbon Sequestration and Mitigation: Bring your knowledge of carbon sequestration and mitigation strategies to enhance project sustainability. Integration with Design Teams: Foster seamless communication and integration of sustainability strategies within project design teams. Enhancing Energy Efficiency: Utilize cutting-edge tools and resources to maximize energy efficiency and resilience in our projects. Educational Outreach: Conduct engaging training sessions and presentations to raise awareness of sustainability best practices both internally and externally. Third-Party Certification Support: Guide project teams in pursuing third-party certifications such as LEED, BREEAM, WELL, and others, ensuring quality control of certification submissions. Qualifications: Minimum 8 years of experience in architecture, construction, or engineering. Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture, Environmental Studies, or Natural Sciences. Proven adaptability, initiative, and curiosity. Strong organizational and time management skills. Excellent written, graphic, and verbal communication abilities. Advanced strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. Track record of developing compelling presentations and materials. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Proficiency in green building industry standards and certification processes. Willingness to travel as needed. This position is preferably based in Los Angeles, CA, but candidates may also be considered for the San Diego, CA office. If located in San Diego, the ideal candidate should be willing to travel to the Los Angeles headquarters as needed. If you are passionate about making a difference through sustainable design, we would love to hear from you. Please Note: Delays may be experienced if uploading portfolio pdf. Do not exit out of the page during upload. We look forward to receiving your application!

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