Responsibilities

Certification project management: Manage green building certification projects such as LEED, WELL, Estidama, Mostadam, BREEAM, and similar frameworks throughout the design and construction stages.
Sustainable master planning: Lead master planning assignments focused on integrating sustainability principles into large-scale developments.
Climate risk assessment: Assess and manage climate-related risks and opportunities within the built environment.
Resource reduction strategies: Identify and evaluate opportunities to reduce energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, water consumption, and overall resource demand.
Budget and invoicing: Manage project budgets, track engagement costs, and oversee invoicing activities.
Multiple project delivery: Handle several projects at the same time while maintaining quality, timelines, and client expectations.
Client and stakeholder engagement: Lead client meetings, presentations, sustainability workshops, and coordination sessions with design and contractor teams.
Certification authority coordination: Liaise with certification bodies such as USGBC and other relevant authorities to support successful project certification.
Deliverable review: Prepare, manage, and review client reports, technical submissions, and other project deliverables with support from team members.
Site audit travel: Travel occasionally to project sites in the Middle East for construction audits and short-duration site assignments when required.

Qualifications

Educational background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Urban Planning, or a related discipline.
Relevant experience: 6–10 years of experience in sustainability consulting, preferably with exposure to international projects.
Certification expertise: Experience with sustainable building and masterplan certification systems such as LEED, Mostadam, Estidama, CEEQUAL, SITES, WELL, or similar rating tools.
Construction audit experience: Experience conducting sustainability and environmental management audits at construction sites.
Master planning knowledge: Ability to develop and implement sustainability concepts for master planning projects.
Circular economy and LCA: Knowledge of circular economy principles and life cycle assessment would be an advantage.
Energy modelling understanding: Ability to understand energy modelling approaches and interpret modelling results.
Sector exposure: Experience across sectors such as property and buildings, government, and retail.