Associate | Climate Strategy & Mitigation Specialist
Buro Happold, San Diego, CA, United States
Position Overview
Buro Happold seeks a full-time Associate | Climate Strategy & Mitigation Specialist in San Diego, CA. The role involves leading climate-related projects, conducting research, data analysis, and managing teams. Responsibilities include developing project plans, supporting business development, and facilitating workshops on sustainability and climate mitigation. Candidates should have 7-10 years of experience in relevant fields such as urban planning or sustainability management. Key Duties
Lead complex climate-related projects for external clients, such as climate action plans, GHG inventories, sustainability plans, and other projects focused on mitigation and/or resiliency. Manage climate-related projects, including developing project work plans, scopes, timelines, costing, and specific analyses to be completed. Manage internal teams and external sub‑consultants, providing clear direction, feedback, and structure to engagements. Support business development by authoring proposals, joining client pitches, and writing scopes of work in collaboration with Buro Happold leadership. Research and provide direction in development of recommendations. Oversee creation of, or personally create and deliver, reports, presentations, models, and other deliverables for key stakeholders. Build and maintain relationships with governmental and quasi‑governmental entities, private sector clients, civic and community organizations, cultural and professional organizations, and advocacy groups. Facilitate workshops for clients around sustainability, resilience, and climate mitigation. Provide overall guidance and management of junior staff. Participate in local professional associations. Skills and Experience
7-10 years of consulting experience in a climate-, resilience- or sustainability-related field. Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills. Well‑versed in GHG Protocol and carbon accounting approaches and frameworks. Well‑versed in GHG mitigation strategies and pathway options for achieving Net Zero emissions. Strong quantitative analysis skills and experience delivering projects that include complex data analysis, energy assessments, GHG accounting, and forecasting. Ability to manage projects against tight timelines, manage the contributions of internal and external collaborators, and have a proactive and collaborative style. Ability to effectively communicate complex climate mitigation and GHG emissions concepts, in written and oral form, to a diverse range of professionals. Extensive experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite products (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) is preferred. Knowledge of and/or interest in economic development, environmental justice, and urban revitalization. PMP certification or experience with Power BI or Tableau is a plus. Benefits
Salary range of $110,000 to $145,000, determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience. Competitive salary & benefits. Annual discretionary bonus. Generous PTO (4 weeks) in addition to 10 paid holidays. 401(k) with company match. Hybrid working option and summer hours. Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. Global network of experts. Learning and development opportunities. A Place for Everyone
Buro Happold values flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of how you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those seeking flexibility in their careers. We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment, so if you feel underrepresented in the industry we want to hear from you. Embracing differences allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.
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Buro Happold seeks a full-time Associate | Climate Strategy & Mitigation Specialist in San Diego, CA. The role involves leading climate-related projects, conducting research, data analysis, and managing teams. Responsibilities include developing project plans, supporting business development, and facilitating workshops on sustainability and climate mitigation. Candidates should have 7-10 years of experience in relevant fields such as urban planning or sustainability management. Key Duties
Lead complex climate-related projects for external clients, such as climate action plans, GHG inventories, sustainability plans, and other projects focused on mitigation and/or resiliency. Manage climate-related projects, including developing project work plans, scopes, timelines, costing, and specific analyses to be completed. Manage internal teams and external sub‑consultants, providing clear direction, feedback, and structure to engagements. Support business development by authoring proposals, joining client pitches, and writing scopes of work in collaboration with Buro Happold leadership. Research and provide direction in development of recommendations. Oversee creation of, or personally create and deliver, reports, presentations, models, and other deliverables for key stakeholders. Build and maintain relationships with governmental and quasi‑governmental entities, private sector clients, civic and community organizations, cultural and professional organizations, and advocacy groups. Facilitate workshops for clients around sustainability, resilience, and climate mitigation. Provide overall guidance and management of junior staff. Participate in local professional associations. Skills and Experience
7-10 years of consulting experience in a climate-, resilience- or sustainability-related field. Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills. Well‑versed in GHG Protocol and carbon accounting approaches and frameworks. Well‑versed in GHG mitigation strategies and pathway options for achieving Net Zero emissions. Strong quantitative analysis skills and experience delivering projects that include complex data analysis, energy assessments, GHG accounting, and forecasting. Ability to manage projects against tight timelines, manage the contributions of internal and external collaborators, and have a proactive and collaborative style. Ability to effectively communicate complex climate mitigation and GHG emissions concepts, in written and oral form, to a diverse range of professionals. Extensive experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite products (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) is preferred. Knowledge of and/or interest in economic development, environmental justice, and urban revitalization. PMP certification or experience with Power BI or Tableau is a plus. Benefits
Salary range of $110,000 to $145,000, determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience. Competitive salary & benefits. Annual discretionary bonus. Generous PTO (4 weeks) in addition to 10 paid holidays. 401(k) with company match. Hybrid working option and summer hours. Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. Global network of experts. Learning and development opportunities. A Place for Everyone
Buro Happold values flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of how you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those seeking flexibility in their careers. We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment, so if you feel underrepresented in the industry we want to hear from you. Embracing differences allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.
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