Position Overview
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Sustainable Construction Specialist to advance the development of next-generation solutions for sustainability in the building and infrastructure sector. This role is ideal for a construction professional with hands-on experience in sustainable construction practices who is ready to bring that expertise into the technology space. Leveraging your industry expertise, you will lead the incubation, development and productization of innovative sustainability solutions. To influence and drive strategic development of our technology, you'll work closely with industry strategy, product, marketing and research & development teams across the company to shape digital solutions that reduce environmental impact and promote responsible construction as part of an integrated AECO portfolio.
Responsibilities
1. Influence AECO sustainability strategy by understanding and translating major challenges, trends, drivers, and demands influencing sustainable construction processes and workflows
2. Serve as a subject matter expert on sustainable construction, shaping strategy and contributing to product development teams on platform solutions that support waste reduction, materials tracking, and environmental reporting for sustainability certification programs
3. Translate design, pre-construction, and construction field experience of real-world, applied workflows, jobsite practices, and implementation of sustainability requirements into innovative platform and product development
4. Support the development of Autodesk technology to enable sustainability outcomes by AECO customers, focused on the construction phase:
Define and scope technology proof of concept projects in collaboration with Autodesk’s technology teams, customers, and partners
Coordinate and influence Research, Product, and XD teams, to integrate new technology or further the development of existing technology
Build trust by collaborating with industry and customers like construction firms, designers, contractors, and other stakeholders to gather feedback and validate product concepts and prototypes
Provide subject matter expertise and technical knowledge to support enablement and go to market efforts
5. Apply your working knowledge of mapping data and workflows across design–construction–operations to support life cycle thinking, product and material traceability, circularity, sustainability metrics and AECO compliance/reporting in solutions development
6. Represent Autodesk as a thought leader in the field of sustainable construction
Minimum Qualifications
7. Master’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a relevant field
8. 3–5 years of professional experience in one or more AEC disciplines, ideally working on construction sites or in project delivery (vertical or infrastructure projects)
9. Strong understanding of the intersection between design and pre-construction, as well as the construction project lifecycle, including coordination with GCs, subcontractors, suppliers, owners and consultants
10. Skilled user of Autodesk BIM technology and construction-related digital platforms, digital twins, and construction management systems (e.g. Revit, Civil3D, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Tandem)
11. Relevant expertise in sustainability (e.g. high-performance buildings, smart & resilient cities, green construction and infrastructure) and demonstrated application of sustainable construction practices, including material management, reduction of site waste, embodied carbon tools and data collection for green building or site certifications
12. Ability to communicate construction workflows for sustainability to technical teams, including product managers and software engineers
13. Comfortable working in a cross-functional, technology-driven environment
14. Excellent collaboration, communication and documentation skills, with experience translating complex technical concepts for non-technical teams and audiences
15. Flexibility in meeting people in different time zones
Preferred Qualifications
16. Experience collaborating with or contributing to software or digital product development (e.g., as a domain expert, customer success lead, or implementation advisor)
17. Understanding of API-based software ecosystems and how different digital tools interoperate in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) technology stack
18. Programs such as LEED, SITES, Envision, BREEAM, DGNB, or WELL
19. Exposure to software design thinking, user research, or product feedback loops in SaaS development
20. Experience mapping data flows across design–construction–operations to support sustainability metrics or material traceability
The Ideal Candidate
Bringing real-world industry knowledge to the team, the ideal candidate will apply their professional experience and understanding of how architects, engineers, contractors, and owners design and deliver sustainable high-performing, future-proof buildings and infrastructure. They will be detail-oriented yet also a systems thinker who can relate individual sustainability solutions to a broader strategy and emerging industry trends, and is adept at influencing diverse stakeholders.
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Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $89,500 and $154,330. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.
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