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Full-time
professional certificate, postgraduate degree
Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, HSA, Flexible Spending Account, Short Term Disability
Posted 26d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary expert for sustainable design, guiding the integration of carbon reduction and energy efficiency across the firm's portfolio. Lead project certification pursuits and drive firm-wide sustainability strategy and thought leadership.
Requirements
Requires a professional degree in Architecture or a related field with 5 to 8 years of experience in sustainable design. Must hold LEED AP or WELL AP credentials and possess strong knowledge of green building rating systems and energy standards.
Full job description
About the Role
CSO is seeking a full-time Sustainability Leader to serve as
the firm’s primary expert and advocate for sustainable design, guiding the
integration of environmental responsibility, energy efficiency, carbon
reduction, and resilience into all projects. This role provides strategic
direction on sustainability across the firm’s portfolio, advises project teams,
leads project certification pursuits, and drives thought leadership to position
the firm as a leader in sustainable architecture. This position focuses on
firm-wide sustainability strategy and expertise rather than day-to-day project
management.
This is an opportunity to step into a leadership role at CSO
where your expertise will directly shape the sustainable future of the built
environment. You will be part of a design practice that values innovation,
continuous learning, and meaningful impact. Your leadership will help develop
what sustainability means as a component of CSO’s core purpose.
About CSO
CSO is an Indianapolis-based architecture and interior
design firm committed to creating environments where people and communities
thrive. Our collaborative culture and multidisciplinary expertise allow us to
deliver innovative, client-focused solutions across a wide range of markets. We
believe that design has the power to inspire, connect, and improve the way
people live, work, and interact. Learn more at www.csoinc.net.
Primary Responsibilities
Collaborate with project teams, clients, and
consultants to set sustainability goals and integrate sustainability through
all project phases, aligning goals with scope, budget, and schedule
Advise project teams and clients on best
practices in carbon reduction, energy efficiency, and resilience; clearly
communicate sustainable strategies and outcomes
Establish roles and responsibilities, from
project start to finish, for designers, architects and managers on project
teams pursuing green building certifications (e.g. LEED, WELL, Parksmart) to
ensure projects meet or exceed certification goals and client requirements
Research and remain current on emerging sustainability
trends, materials, technologies, regulations, incentives, and best practices within
the built environment
Conduct sustainability workshops, eco-charettes,
integrative design sessions, and internal/external trainings to advance
sustainability knowledge and adoption
Foster a culture of environmental stewardship by
mentoring staff on sustainable design principles, tools, and processes
Partner with CSO’s Sustainability Committee to
develop and implement a sustainability vision, standards, and initiatives,
including the AIA 2030 Commitment and carbon neutrality goals
Support business development by incorporating
sustainability narratives into proposals, interviews, and other marketing
materials
Monitor and evaluate project sustainability
performance, including post-occupancy assessments when applicable
Contribute to thought leadership through
publications, presentations, conferences, and engagement in regional and
national sustainability forums (USGBC, Greenbuild, etc.)
Requirements
Qualifications
Professional degree in Architecture,
Environmental Design, Sustainable Design, Engineering, or related field
(Master’s preferred)
LEED AP, WELL AP, and/or similar credentials (Active
AIA membership preferred)
5 to 8 years of experience in sustainable design
within architecture or related built-environment fields
Experience leading project design teams,
engineering consultants and General Contractors through the complete LEED
Certification process, advising on sustainable design strategy, maintaining the
LEED scorecard, and advising/mentoring the team on specific requirements for
earning points and for uploading documentation resulting in the LEED
Certification
Strong knowledge of green building rating
systems, building codes, energy standards, embodied carbon frameworks, and
climate adaptation strategies.
Excellent communication, leadership,
collaboration, and presentation skills; ability to influence and educate
multidisciplinary teams and clients
Preferred Skills
Experience with regenerative design,
net-zero/carbon neutral projects, or advanced certifications (e.g., Living
Building Challenge, Zero Carbon)
Proficiency in sustainability analysis tools
(e.g., energy modeling software such as EnergyPlus/OpenStudio, IES VE,
Ladybug/Honeybee, Tally for embodied carbon, Autodesk Insight and Forma)
Able to perform, guide, or interpret life-cycle
assessments (LCA), energy modeling, carbon calculations, daylighting analysis,
and performance simulations to inform design decisions and quantify
environmental impact
Familiarity with life-cycle costing, ESG
principles, and policy advocacy in the built environment
Passion for driving industry changes toward a
low-carbon, equitable, and resilient future
Portfolio or other examples demonstrating
impactful sustainable outcomes on built projects
Benefits
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance (HSA, Flexible Spending Account)
Short and Long Term Disability
Company sponsored life insurance policy
Generous PTO, holiday schedule, and floating holiday
Competitive 401(k) with employer match in both Roth and Traditional
Providing design and service excellence for the benefit of our clients, our people, our community, and our environment.
Industry
Architecture and Planning
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1961
Headquarters
Indianapolis, IN
LinkedIn followers
5,089
Since our inception in 1961, CSO has been committed to truly partnering with our valued clients. We do so with an intense commitment to our Core Purpose: "To provide design and service excellence for the benefit of our clients, our people, our community, and our environment." A value-based company focused on providing service with integrity and honesty, CSO Architects has grown to become one of Indiana’s largest and most reputable design firms for civic, corporate, educational, hotel and hospitality, and health and research facilities.
The Indianapolis Star has recognized CSO as one of the top work places in the Indianapolis area. We are keenly aware that our people and our workplace are the cornerstone of our firm. As such, we align ourselves only with those who share our values, resulting in a positive, exciting, energetic and liberating workplace. It is a collaborative environment where sharing and implementing creative ideas take place every day. In our daily interactions with clients, and with one another, we have the opportunity to create memories in people’s lives. Our team members take this to heart and approach each project with the goal of making it a successful, fun and rewarding experience for everyone involved.
Offices: 8831 Keystone Crossing, Indianapolis, IN 46240, US
Providing design and service excellence for the benefit of our clients, our people, our community, and our environment.
Industry
Architecture and Planning
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1961
Headquarters
Indianapolis, IN
LinkedIn followers
5,089
Since our inception in 1961, CSO has been committed to truly partnering with our valued clients. We do so with an intense commitment to our Core Purpose: "To provide design and service excellence for the benefit of our clients, our people, our community, and our environment." A value-based company focused on providing service with integrity and honesty, CSO Architects has grown to become one of Indiana’s largest and most reputable design firms for civic, corporate, educational, hotel and hospitality, and health and research facilities.
The Indianapolis Star has recognized CSO as one of the top work places in the Indianapolis area. We are keenly aware that our people and our workplace are the cornerstone of our firm. As such, we align ourselves only with those who share our values, resulting in a positive, exciting, energetic and liberating workplace. It is a collaborative environment where sharing and implementing creative ideas take place every day. In our daily interactions with clients, and with one another, we have the opportunity to create memories in people’s lives. Our team members take this to heart and approach each project with the goal of making it a successful, fun and rewarding experience for everyone involved.
Offices: 8831 Keystone Crossing, Indianapolis, IN 46240, US