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Sustainability Leader

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States · On-site

Senior

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, carbo…

Skills: Sustainable Design, Carbon Reduction, Energy Efficiency, LEED Certification, WELL Certification

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General Inquiry

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States · On-site

Mid level

If you find your professional skills do not match the listed job openings, please utilize the "General Inquiry" to submit your professional resume and credentials in the following fields: * Construction Administration/Ad…

Skills: Construction Administration, Finance, Accounting, Administrative Coordination

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Corporate Project Architect/Manager

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States · Hybrid

Senior

CSO is currently seeking an experienced Project Architect/Manager, with a primary focus in Corporate projects, requiring extensive engineering coordination. CSO is a results-driven firm and is seeking a talented, energet…

Skills: Project Management, Engineering Coordination, Space Programming, Contract Documents, Detailing

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Sustainability Leader

CSO Architects

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States • On-site

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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.

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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
  • Student loan repayment program
  • Professional development opportunities
  • and much more


Related keywords

LEED APWELL APParksmartAIA 2030 CommitmentCarbon NeutralityEnergyPlusOpenStudioIES VELadybugHoneybeeTallyAutodesk InsightAutodesk FormaLife-Cycle AssessmentEmbodied CarbonRegenerative Design

About CSO Architects

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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

Architectural DesignFacility Master PlanningFeasibility StudiesHistoric ArchitectureSpace PlanningInterior DesignConstruction AdministrationBranded EnvironmentsProject Managementand FF&E
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About CSO Architects

LinkedInVisit site

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

Architectural DesignFacility Master PlanningFeasibility StudiesHistoric ArchitectureSpace PlanningInterior DesignConstruction AdministrationBranded EnvironmentsProject Managementand FF&E
View all jobs at CSO Architects

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