Sustainable Design Specialist – Part Time,  Hybrid

Shape the future of regional infrastructure by driving sustainable engineering and climate resilience. Partner with the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) on long-term capital programs that directly optimize building performance and resource efficiency. Step into a critical, high-impact consulting role where your expertise shapes regional environmental standards for years to come.

LOCATION AND WORKING ARRANGEMENT

• Location: 4 WTC, NYC
• Environment: Hybrid
• Schedule: Part-time (two 8-hour days per week)

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Toll International is a premier consulting firm based in New York City, specialized in comprehensive construction project management and technology-enabled solutions. Renowned for our dedication to delivering high-quality, cost-effective, and innovative results tailored to the unique needs of our clients, we lead infrastructure and digital transformation projects across New York State and beyond.

We are proud to partner with the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) on high-impact infrastructure and technology initiatives. We are currently seeking talented professionals to collaborate with subject matter experts, project managers, and process owners to deliver critical projects.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The selected candidate will play a critical role within the Resilience & Sustainable Design (RSD) unit of the Port Authority’s Engineering Department. Operating under the supervision of the PA Principal Specialist, this position is responsible for managing day-to-day sustainability compliance alongside long-term strategic activities.

In this role, you will act as a driving force for sustainable building design, construction, and climate resilience enforcement across a diverse capital program portfolio. Following an initial orientation, your daily workflow will be largely self-directed, providing a high degree of autonomy while collaborating closely with agency design teams, consultants, tenants, and senior stakeholders to constructively resolve technical challenges and deliver quality-controlled results on time.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the integration of sustainable design strategies into building projects to advance energy performance, reduce carbon footprint, and enhance resilience.
• Perform deadline-driven technical audit and review services for drawings, calculations, specifications, LEED documentation, and engineering studies.
• Enforce strict compliance with Port Authority standards, Sustainable Design Guidelines, and regional climate resilience frameworks.
• Collaborate with agency design teams, consultants, and tenants to provide project-specific technical guidance and constructively resolve review comments.
• Track project status and environmental performance metrics to generate comprehensive contributions for bi-monthly unit reports.
• Support long-term programmatic updates to the Authority’s guidelines, manuals, technical bulletins, and material specifications.
• Develop and implement technical tools, resource guides, reference manuals, and job aids for design and construction engineers.
• Deploy internal and external technical training programs to expand the sustainable design capacity of Port Authority staff.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or a relevant Engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in sustainable building design and construction.
• Active LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) credential with a specialty in Building Design & Construction (BD+C).
• Demonstrated knowledge of building science, integrated design, and third-party certification processes.
• Proven expertise in reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings, notes, and specifications.
• Documented knowledge of New Jersey, New York State, and/or New York City Building Codes.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven experience utilizing Bluebeam for technical reviews and document markups.
• Technical expertise in reviewing and developing engineering specifications to support LEED materials credits.
• Specialized expertise in building energy performance, including Building Energy Modeling and Daylight Analysis.
• Advanced knowledge in the design and implementation of Renewable Energy Systems and Lifecycle Analysis (LCA).
• Prior professional experience working with building types represented in…