Embodied Carbon Decarbonization Manager

Entuitive

$95K — $125K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in engineering, architecture, environmental sciences, construction, or planning, with 5-10 years of experience in sustainable building design.
  • P.Eng., ENV SP, CPHD/C, LEED AP, or equivalent qualifications are advantageous.
  • Proficient in LCA software (e.g., OneClickLCA, Tally, Athena Impact Estimator) with proven compliance in relevant standards.
  • Strong business development experience and client relationship-building skills required.
  • Knowledge of relevant codes and standards (e.g., VBBL, TGS, Zero Carbon, LEED) is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage client relationships to enhance the business.
  • Lead proposals and grow the company's zero carbon and embodied carbon LCA footprint.
  • Oversee embodied carbon and LCA projects, ensuring delivery of low carbon strategies.
  • Train and mentor junior staff in executing LCAs and sustaining technical excellence.
  • Collaborate with teams on sustainable performance consulting procurement and project management.
  • Guide clients through sustainable building processes, ensuring needs are met effectively.
  • Influence and integrate sustainability initiatives throughout the organization's projects.

Benefits

  • Profit-sharing program with meaningful payouts based on performance.
  • Ownership opportunities for long-term growth and contribution.
  • Retirement plan with RRSP matching up to 5%.
  • Comprehensive employer-paid health insurance and wellness programs.
  • Generous vacation policy reflective of experience.
  • Supportive workplace culture with team-building and social events.
Full Job Description
What is the opportunity?

The Embodied Carbon Manager will be part of Entuitive's Sustainability + Performance team working on zero carbon design, construction, and certification of buildings across multiple sectors with a focus on embodied carbon and whole building life cycle assessments (wbLCAs).

What will you do?
  • Develop and manage relationships with new and existing clients
  • Seek new project opportunities, lead proposal preparation, and grow our zero carbon and embodied carbon LCA presence across all offices
  • Lead embodied carbon and LCA projects, delivering on low carbon strategies to meet client need
  • Perform LCAs with technical excellence and to the company standards, and train and mentor junior staff in performing LCAs
  • Coordinate with our Proposals and Business Development teams to manage Sustainable Performance Consulting procurement
  • Communicate with clients and coordinate with team and other disciplines to deliver on client needs as they relate to Sustainability, with a specialized focus on embodied carbon and LCAs
  • Develop and manage project scope, budget, schedule, and resources effectively
  • Be a leader, motivator, and mentor to team members, displaying positive problem-solving attitude and commitment to sustainable outcomes
  • Guide design and constructions teams through the sustainable building process
  • Liaise with the sustainable building Certification body to coordinate deliverables and address queries
  • Broad influence in everything we do as Entuitive, weaving sustainability into the fabric of the organization, and cross functionally across our various projects, to deliver on our promise of Uncompromising Performance
  • Be the knowledge expert in Sustainable Performance via continuous learning and education of trends in sustainability in the AEC industry and systems required to achieve circular, low-carbon, and community focused projects, and lead LCA training internally and externally as required
  • Prepare presentations, and present to clients and industry as required

Requirements

What do you need to succeed?

  • A degree in engineering, architecture, environmental sciences, construction, or planning with minimum 5-10 years of progressive experience in sustainable building design and management, with a focus on demonstrating technical excellence in delivering embodied carbon and LCA services and strategies
  • P.Eng., ENV SP, CPHD/C, LEED AP, or equivalent qualifications/experience is an asset
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of drawings and specifications, and familiarity with Revit is required
  • Experience and proficiency using LCA software (OneClickLCA, Tally, Athena Impact Estimator, etc.) is required, demonstrating compliance with any of the following:
  • LEED credit for Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction
  • Zero Carbon Building Standard v4
  • Envision credit for Reduce Net Embodied Carbon
  • Experience in providing whole building LCA training, or involvement in zero carbon/embodied carbon-focused communities is an asset
  • Thorough knowledge of relevant codes and standards such as VBBL, TGS, Zero Carbon, and LEED
  • Strong and proven experience with business development activities and client relationship building
  • Proven experience managing and leading a team to deliver sustainable outcomes while surpassing client needs and expectations
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to manage complex situations with multiple stakeholders
  • Drive to build a business within a business
  • Self-driven individual who shows initiative and respect in dealing with others
  • A positive attitude, confidence, and a good sense of humour
  • Experience and proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, Revu Bluebeam, Revit

Benefits

Compensation, Benefits, & Total Rewards

We believe in rewarding the expertise and dedication that drives our success.
  • Competitive base salary: $95,000 - $125,000 (aligned with experience, qualifications, and education)
  • Profit Sharing: An above-market, performance-based annual profit-sharing program with a strong track record of meaningful payouts.
  • Ownership: Shareholder opportunities for long-term contribution and growth
  • Retirement: RRSP matching up to 5%
  • Health & wellness: Employer-paid health insurance, comprehensive wellness program, and generous parental leave
  • Time off: Generous vacation plan based on experience
  • Culture & community: Team-building activities, social events, and a supportive environment where we celebrate success together

For junior and intermediate team members, Entuitive offers a strong foundation for growth through dedicated mentoring, coaching, and diverse project exposure, supported by continuing education opportunities and clear career pathways to leadership.

For high-performing senior team members seeking to expand their impact, we offer a path to Owner roles (Associate, Senior Associate, and Principal). With shareholder ownership comes meaningful influence - the opportunity to shape Entuitive's future and help carry our purpose forward.

About Sustainable Performance at Entuitive

We are a highly motivated group of engineers, designers, and consultants, and we understand the impact our industry and our projects have on the environment and on our communities, and we work hard to make sure we are delivering low-carbon, high-performance, climate resilient, positive social impact projects for our clients and end users. We take a whole lifecycle approach to designing buildings and infrastructure and work to measure and reduce the operational and embodied carbon of our projects.

We achieve this by weaving sustainability throughout the organization and by facilitating close collaboration between different services and teams to deliver a holistic sustainable solution. Further to our project delivery approach, we also invest in innovation through dedicated research and development of tools to ensure our methodologies are efficient and effective.

We provide educational opportunities to staff to continuously grow our collective knowledge in sustainable design, and we employ strategies to measure and reduce our own operational carbon footprint as an organization. Sustainable Performance is at the core of everything we do and drives our strategy for delivering uncompromising performance.

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