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Company DescriptionWork with Us. Change the World.At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the worlds most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.As a Senior Sustainability Consultant on our team, you will support projects and provide strategic guidance to teams pursuing various third party sustainability certification systems (such as LEED, BREEAM, WELL) from conceptual design through construction phase. Your role will include providing everyday technical guidance to design teams, conducting detailed QAQC, and presentation of outcomes to the lead teams and/or clients. In addition, you will support the development of innovative ESG solutions which reflect optimal outcomes for new and existing projects whilst balancing client objectives.You will have the opportunity to participate in other sustainability initiatives, such as developing and deploying educational/training content, providing mentorship to support upskilling of staff as it relates to ESG, and engaging with AECOMs Technical Practice Groups (TPGs) and coordinating with global ESG teams.The successful candidate should be a dynamic, self-directed individual with an excellent understanding of different sustainability certification systems and ESG reporting frameworks across multiple countries and various sectors. The candidate should also have a demonstrated ability to develop, deliver and communicate innovative solutions for furthering ESG initiatives. Flexible work schedules will be required to accommodate clients and project team meetings in various time zones.Key Responsibilities

• Promotes AECOMs Sustainable Legacies ESG Strategy
• Support ESG assessments for diverse set of projects across multiple countries.
• Provide technical guidance to design teams to drive sustainability integration in projects and comply with AECOMs technical quality standards
• Understand and technically interpret the requirements and metrics for compliance with LEED, BREEAM, WELL, and other third-party certifications
• Assist projects in documenting and complying with various third-party building sustainability certifications
• Provide QAQC support for third-party building sustainability certification projects conducted within different regions and business lines
• Guide the process of collecting and interpreting complex client data sets, including conducting, organizing, and synthesizing research (related to energy, water, waste, GHG), methodologies, and standards
• Lead internal knowledge sharing and support skills development for staff
• Interface with other Technical Leads across AECOMs Global ESG Practice
• Provide advice to clients/teams regarding the best long-term strategies to achieve Net Zero alignment, meet targets and supports their sustainability ambitions

QualificationsMinimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree, in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, Architecture, or a closely related field
• Minimum 4 years experience in a sustainability-related field.
• Active LEED AP credentials
• Demonstrated experience in leading/supporting projects from start to finish that pursue third party building sustainability rating/certification systems (including but not limited to LEED, BREEAM, WELL)
• Familiarity with sustainability reporting frameworks and standards including GRI, SASB, ISSB, TCFD, and UN Global Compact among others.
• Excellent written, verbal and visual communication skills with an ability to convey complex information clearly

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree, in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, Architecture, or a closely related field
• 5 years experience in ESG, sustainability or decarbonization climate change, and decarbonization advisory
• Strong technical knowledge in the domain of Climate Change, Decarbonization Strategy and ESG
• Knowledge of the following preferred: GHG accounting and reporting standards
• Experience with Revit/BIM is a plus
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to lead and coordinate diverse teams

Additional InformationAECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm, and were in this together - your growth and success are ours too.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each persons potential, and well help you reach yours.#LI-FS1About AECOMAECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.Freedom to Grow in a World of OpportunityYou will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm, and were in this together - your growth and success are ours too.Join us, and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each persons potential, and well help you reach yours.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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