Sustainable Design Coordinator

~ Ayers Saint Gross is an internationally recognized design firm with expertise in architecture, planning, landscape architecture, graphic design, interior architecture, and space analytics. Since our founding in 1912, we have built a reputation for designing environments of enduring value. ~

The focus of our expertise and most of our work supports mission-driven clients, particularly colleges, universities, and cultural institutions. Our design approach is inspired by a critical and analytical discourse, a respect for past wisdom, a mind to future potential, and a belief that we have an obligation to leave places better than we found them. Our mission is to engage people and places to create designs that enrich our world. With over 170 professionals, we are headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland with offices in Washington DC and Tempe, Arizona.

Position Overview

We are seeking a talented design professional to join the Ayers Saint Gross team as a Sustainable Design Coordinator. Hours are negotiable and this professional is anticipated to sit in one of our four existing offices: Austin, Baltimore, Phoenix, or Washington, DC.

Sustainability is a critical part of Ayers Saint Gross and our clients’ missions. We are proud to offer this professional the opportunity to work side-by-side with our design leaders and clients in performing work that is both meaningful and critical to our projects’ success.

• The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong design and technical skills as well as an ability to contribute to an energetic process.
• The ideal candidate is self-motivated and independent with exceptional time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• As a Sustainable Design Coordinator, you will be actively involved in the development of architectural and planning projects in varying stages of development.
• You will support these projects through third-party green building certification (LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL, SITES, etc.) administration and coordination as well as analytical design studies.
• As the schedule allows, you will support firm-wide initiatives in sustainability through facilitated research in areas of study established by the firm.

Requirements

• Bachelors or Masters in a design-related field (Architecture, Planning, Landscape Architecture, etc.) from an accredited degree program.
• LEED AP, SITES AP, or WELL AP certification required.
• On the path to a professional license or professional licensure preferred.
• Knowledgeable about the LEED rating system and its documentation requirements. Knowledge of other green rating systems (Living Building Challenge, WELL, SITES, etc.) will be considered a plus.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience. Experience with higher education projects will be considered a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and mentor others.
• Familiarity with all phases of the design process.
• Ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently.
• Excellent graphic and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional relationship building skills.
• Solid MS Office skills.

Why work at Ayers Saint Gross?

• We are a design-driven firm working with exceptional clients.
• We are an employee-owned company, with over 100 years of design excellence.
• We encourage our employees to pursue local and professional advocacy groups.
• We provide the opportunity to help with pro-bono initiatives that bring Architecture to the community.
• ASG is a respected leader in the community offering comprehensive benefits and a highly energized work environment.

Note: Please include a link to your online portfolio with your resume.

Ayers Saint Gross is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran.