Sustainability Consultant

Job Role:GREENER by IHCC is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Sustainability Consultant to join our Sustainability team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.As a Sustainability Consultant, you will lead and manage sustainability certification projects across Saudi Arabia and the MENA region, delivering high-performance green building solutions with a strong focus on LEED, Mostadam, WELL, and other sustainability frameworks. The role involves managing certification projects from design through construction and final certification, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and providing strategic sustainability guidance to clients, developers, consultants, contractors, and suppliers.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage sustainability certification projects, including LEED (BD+C, ID+C, O+M, and Communities), Mostadam, WELL, TRUE, and other green building frameworks.Develop certification strategies and project roadmaps to achieve targeted certification levels.Conduct sustainability gap assessments, feasibility studies, and LEED readiness evaluations.Review architectural, mechanical, electrical, and site-related drawings for sustainability compliance.Prepare, manage, and submit LEED documentation through LEED Online and other certification platforms.Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and project teams to collect and review sustainability documentation.Support procurement teams in evaluating sustainable materials, Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), recycled content, low-emitting materials, and other LEED-compliant products.Monitor sustainability implementation during construction and prepare monthly sustainability progress reports.Prepare technical reports, narratives, calculations, and supporting documentation for certification submissions.Coordinate responses to certification review comments and ensure timely project certification.Support assessments and implementation of additional sustainability programs, including WELL, Mostadam, TRUE, Parksmart, SmartScore, and related frameworks.Apply knowledge of ASHRAE Standards 90.1, 55, 62.1, and 100, and support LEED commissioning-related activities.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, or a related discipline.8–10 years of experience in sustainability and green building consultancy.Proven experience leading and managing at least three LEED-certified projects and two Mostadam projects, including the preparation of design- and construction-phase certification documentation.Strong understanding of sustainable design principles, green building standards, and sustainability certification processes.Strong knowledge of LEED requirements, ASHRAE standards, and commissioning-related activities.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and AutoCAD.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including professional technical report writing and email correspondence.Strong project management, coordination, and client communication skills.Certifications:LEED AP BD+C (Required)Mostadam AP (Required)WELL AP (Preferred)If you are passionate about sustainability and have extensive experience delivering green building certification projects, we encourage you to apply and become part of the GREENER by IHCC team.