Senior Sustainability Analyst

Career Opportunities:
Senior Sustainability Analyst (12212)

Requisition
-Posted - Smith Group, Inc.

- IMPACT - Ann Arbor, MI

Smith Group is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments.

We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future.

The Ann Arbor office of Smith Group is looking for a Senior Sustainability Analyst to join our team.

• Lead a high-performing team of sustainability and climate professionals within the IMPACT group, including specialists in performance modeling, certification, climate adaptation, and decarbonization planning.
• Oversee technical excellence across projects, ensuring quality control of sustainability narratives, certification documentation, performance models, and climate risk assessments.
• Guide strategic planning and design integration for complex projects, establishing a cohesive sustainability vision across disciplines and markets.
• Supervise the development of technical specifications, design narratives, and client-facing materials, ensuring alignment with project goals and certification requirements.
• Facilitate project charrettes and workshops, leading goal-setting and decision-making sessions with clients and project teams.
• Manage IMPACT team staffing, scope, and fee negotiations in coordination with project managers, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Mentor and coach junior and intermediate staff, conducting performance reviews and supporting professional development plans.
• Develop tools, processes, and standards to improve modeling efficiency and sustainability service delivery across the firm.
• Represent IMPACT in client meetings, technical conferences, and industry events, strengthening relationships and expanding business opportunities.
• Lead proposal development and strategic business development efforts, coordinating with marketing and sector leaders to position IMPACT services.
• Serve as a thought leader in sustainability, contributing to national organizations (e.g., USGBC, ILFI, IWBI) and driving innovation in wellness, equity, and resilience.
• Oversee internal education programs and staff training to elevate sustainability knowledge across project teams.
• Travel as needed to client sites and conferences to support project delivery and professional engagement.

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Economics, Architecture, or a related technical field;
  Master’s degree or equivalent preferred.
• Professional licensure and relevant sustainability credentials such as LEED AP, WELL AP, LFA, or Fitwel Ambassador.
• A minimum of 10+ years of experience in sustainability, specifically design and construction of the built environment, ideally LEED, WELL, LBC and other sustainability targets on projects, with at least 2 years of direct supervisory experience. Experience in climate adaptation, performance modeling, or related topics is a plus.
• Proven expertise in integrating holistic green building strategies across diverse markets and project scales.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple sustainability certifications and ESG documentation simultaneously.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to develop high-performing teams.
• Experience in strategic planning, project management, and client engagement, with a track record of delivering high-quality, impactful work.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to lead charrettes, workshops, and client meetings.
• Active involvement in industry organizations and thought-leadership initiatives, preferably in a national leadership role.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to influence across…