Director, Asset Certification Services (U.S.)
Location : Austin, TX or New York, NY (Remote considered for the right candidate)
Reports to : Managing Director, Longevity U.S.
Type : Full-Time
About Longevity
Longevity is a leading consultancy advancing energy, sustainability, and ESG performance in the built environment. We partner with real estate owners, investors, and occupiers to drive measurable impact through strategy, engineering, and certification services.
Our U.S. business is growing rapidly, building on a strong global foundation of technical excellence and client partnerships that span real estate, energy, and infrastructure.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Director of Asset Certification Services to lead and grow our certification practice across the United States.
This role will expand Longevity's capabilities beyond our established BREEAM In-Useexpertise into LEED, WELL, Fitwel, and IREM certifications. The ideal candidate is a seller / doer - a strategic thinker with the ability to develop new business, deliver high-quality certification projects, and build a world-class team.
This is an opportunity to shape the vision, structure, and growth trajectory of a key business line within Longevity U.S.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Strategy
- Lead growth of LEED, WELL, Fitwel, IREM, and other value-add certification services across the U.S. market.
- Develop and execute go-to-market strategies targeting owners, developers, occupiers, and institutional investors.
- Cultivate new client relationships and expand work with existing accounts.
- Partner with Longevity leadership to set annual revenue and margin goals.
Technical Leadership & Delivery
Oversee delivery of certification projects, ensuring technical excellence and exceptional client service.Provide subject matter expertise across certification frameworks and sustainability best practices.Integrate certification services into broader ESG, energy, and sustainability engagements.Team & Practice Building
Recruit, mentor, and manage a growing team of certification specialists.Establish best practices, training programs, and scalable delivery models.Foster collaboration between Longevity's U.S. offices and international teams.Market & Thought Leadership
Represent Longevity at conferences, panels, and industry organizations.Track market trends and policy changes to inform new service offerings.Identify opportunities to integrate certification with performance benchmarking, health and wellness, and ESG reporting.Qualifications
6-8+ years of experience in sustainability, real estate, or related consulting, with a focus on certification programs.Proven success in a seller / doer role, building client relationships and driving revenue growth.Deep technical knowledge of LEED, WELL, Fitwel, and related frameworks (multiple accreditations preferred).Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams and complex projects.Excellent communication and presentation abilities; comfortable engaging C-suite clients.Entrepreneurial mindset and excitement for building a high-growth business line.Preferred Credentials
LEED AP (BD+C, O+M, or ND), WELL AP, Fitwel Ambassador.Experience with portfolio-scale certifications and ESG integration.Familiarity with BREEAM, ENERGY STAR, and GRESB.Why Join Longevity
Shape and lead a key growth area within a rapidly expanding sustainability consultancy.Collaborate with a mission-driven global team that values innovation, impact, and integrity.Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.Flexible work model with offices in Austin and New York.Compensation
Base salary range : $120,000-$140,000, plus performance-based bonus opportunitiesand comprehensive benefits package.
Final compensation will be commensurate with experience and scope of responsibility.