Senior Sustainability Consultant

Your Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Sustainability Consultant with specialized expertise in integrated design and sustainable building development. The successful candidate will contribute technically to our team’s existing portfolio of existing Green Building and LEED projects. The Senior Sustainability Consultant is directly responsible for the overall successful execution and delivery of projects to Clients in accordance with our contracts. The Senior Sustainability Consultant represents and is the primary administrator and communications link between all project stakeholders. They rely on past experience and expertise to manage larger and more complex projects, perform the project management job responsibilities with minimal supervision, and create a plan to meet the client’s expectations and goals and provide a positive experience. The Senior Sustainability Consultant will also act as a mentor and resource to other Sustainability Consultants. Aside from the preferred locations listed, this position is open to any location with a Stantec office presence, for the right candidate.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the LEED certification process on projects (including other potential programs such as WELL, Fitwel, etc.).
• Drive the work on assigned projects; set the priorities, procedures, scope and schedule; coordinate project team member assignments with the Studio Lead and Practice Lead for Environmental & Sustainability Services.
• Delegates and oversees project tasks to be performed by other Sustainability team members.
• Manage assigned projects through all stages of the project lifecycle including Project Initiation, Project Planning, Project Execution, Project Monitoring & Control, and Project Closure
• Develop Sustainability scopes of services, fee estimates and proposals.
• Actively participates in cross selling services and new project pursuits
• Manage the client’s expectations to a positive outcome; participate in client meetings as required
• Follow and implement all established company processes and procedures
• Maintain contractual, business and financial related records for the project; keep the client, Studio Lead, Practice Lead for Environmental & Sustainability Services, Business Center Operations Leader, and the Accounting Department informed on the financial status of the project
• Monitor project activities on an ongoing basis to ensure timely and efficient completion of project work and ensure compliance of project contract requirements.
• Identify QA/QC requirements for the project and schedule appropriate technical reviews
• Notify the client of changes in project scope, prepare estimates for additional design fees, issue work authorization to client and obtain client approval prior to performing any additional services
• Proactively identify and pursue opportunities to offer expanded services to the client in order to add revenue; notify appropriate personnel of the opportunity; responsible for repeat business due to respect and confidence in the PM from the client
• Make a personal investment in professional growth and development by seeking ways to expand responsibility, knowledge, and abilities

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Detailed knowledge of the LEED rating systems and other sustainability rating system programs
• Considerable project experience in new construction of data centers, specifically hyperscale and colocation type developments.
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of Sustainability practices within own discipline and basic knowledge of practices and principles of other disciplines.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Sustainability best practices and processes.
• Excellent planning and organization skills required for our fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding verbal communication skills with the ability to deliver persuasive and compelling presentations.
• Strong technical report writing and proposal development skills
• Ability to think broadly across several focus areas and bring together an optimized solution
• Analytical thinking to draw sensible conclusions from own work and communicate these clearly to others
• Working knowledge of sustainable design and alternative energy strategies for buildings and communities

Education and Experience

• Accredited architecture or engineering degree required
• 7+ years of Project Management experience in a related field
• LEED AP BD+C accreditation required
• WELL AP and other sustainability credentials preferred

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Range:

• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas-$111,200.00 - $166,900.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location: United States | IL | Chicago

Organization: 2357 Buildings-US North Central MCF-Chicago IL

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 12/03/2026 02:03:42

Req ID: 1004768

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.