About this role
Position Summary: The International WELL Building Institute is looking for an individual with a strong interest in health and wellness in the built environment and a passion for collaborating and driving change. The Director, IWBI Technical Programs and Support will report to the Senior Director and be responsible for providing technical support for specific projects, industry professionals and the larger community who are seeking to integrate principles of the WELL Building Standard™ (WELL) into their projects. Although part of the Technical Support and Programs team, the individual will have considerable communication/ collaboration with the IWBI Product Development and the GBCI WELL teams.
Responsibilities:
Answer technical and project-specific questions from project teams in the WELL analysis phase (prior to project registration)Perform Relationship Manager technical support role for key market stakeholder AE design firms, real estate firms, sustainability consultants and owner accountsParticipate in interpretation determinations as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) alongside GBCI and IWBI SMEsEvaluate international codes, standards and global green building rating systems to determine equivalenciesCommunicate industry feedback to the IWBI Product Development team for development of WELL v1 and pilot programsEngage in Business Development efforts Candidate Profile & Prerequisites:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Environmental Sciences)5+ years professional experience working at a design engineering/ architecture, sustainability consulting or other relevant firmAn understanding of the design, construction and operational phases of a real estate development projectLEED Accredited ProfessionalKnowledge of building systems and basic infrastructureDemonstrated experience with sustainable building design processExceptional written and oral communication skills: articulate, assertive and confidentAbility to engage, educate and enchant a diverse set of outside project teams and design/ construction/ real estate professionalsDetail-oriented: Strong sense of commitment, a willingness to learn more and a desire to work in a dynamic, deadline driven team environmentWillingness to travel within the US and internationally
Candidate Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Environmental Sciences)Registered PE or architectWELL Accredited ProfessionalDemonstrated experience in the administration of the LEED certification processProficiency in Salesforce, MS Office and Google ApplicationsExperience presenting at conferences, summits and forums Compensation: Salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with prior experience. A comprehensive benefits package is included for full-time employees.
Applicants are selected based upon their qualifications for this position and without regard to the applicant’s race, color, ethnic or national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or partnership status, citizenship or alienage status, veteran status, whether children are, may be or would be residing with a person, or any other characteristic protected by law.