Who we are
Dattner Architects is mission-driven women-owned firm specializing in socially engaging and sustainable design. The firm's diverse range of work includes award-winning civic, educational, and multi-family residential projects. We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Role overview
Dattner Architects is looking for a talented and professional Sustainability Project Architect with experience designing large scale, sustainable, urban projects. Working closely with our Director of Sustainability and individual project teams, the Sustainability Project Architect will lead the integration of sustainable principles into our work, with an emphasis not only innovative ideas, but also implementation and impact through benchmarking and iterative modeling of sustainable strategies.
What you will do
The role will liaise with clients, consultants, and our own Sustainable Practice Group to develop design strategies in their pursuits of higher building performance. With this new role we are expanding our ability to serve our clients in critical areas of sustainability, including operational and embodied carbon reduction, circular design, resiliency, and environmental equity.
Expertise we seek
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor or Master of Architecture with a passion for civic architecture
- 8-12 years' relevant experience working on large, sustainable architecture projects
- LEED Accreditation, PHI or PHIUS trained, Parsons Healthy Materials Lab accreditation preferred
- Experience researching new technologies and systems
- Experience Developing and implementing project-specific sustainability strategies,
- Experience on as part of design and/or sustainability team for projects deliveries, including coordinating certification documentation (LEED, Passive House, Envision, WELL, Fitwel) and sustainable analysis (including Whole Building LCA, daylighting analysis, and similar).
- Demonstrated ability to manage/coordinate projects (or defined portion of a larger projects) from concept through construction documentation; and assist during construction administration, punch list, and close-out/installation
- Outstanding graphic, 3D presentation, and production skills
- Proficiency with Revit, including Insight, Tally, or similar plugins and Adobe Creative Suite
- Familiarity with NYC/NYS regulatory and life safety codes
- NYS Architectural Registration preferred
- Authorized to work in the United States
You are
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor or Master of Architecture with a passion for civic architecture
- 8-12 years' relevant experience working on large, sustainable architecture projects
- LEED Accreditation, PHI or PHIUS trained, Parsons Healthy Materials Lab accreditation preferred
- Experience researching new technologies and systems
- Experience Developing and implementing project-specific sustainability strategies,
- Experience on as part of design and/or sustainability team for projects deliveries, including coordinating certification documentation (LEED, Passive House, Envision, WELL, Fitwel) and sustainable analysis (including Whole Building LCA, daylighting analysis, and similar).
- Demonstrated ability to manage/coordinate projects (or defined portion of a larger projects) from concept through construction documentation; and assist during construction administration, punch list, and close-out/installation
What you can expect
Compensation
$80 - $115k commensurate with experience.