GSAS Specialist (Airport Projects)
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About the Role
AECOM seeks an experienced GSAS Specialist to lead sustainability and environmental compliance for large-scale international airport projects. The role manages GSAS certification, coordinates with multidisciplinary teams, and ensures compliance with sustainability standards.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the GSAS certification process from project planning through final certification
- Ensure compliance with all GSAS criteria, sustainability standards, and environmental regulations throughout the project lifecycle
- Review architectural, civil, structural, MEP, and infrastructure designs to ensure alignment with GSAS requirements
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders to achieve targeted GSAS certification levels
- Prepare, review, and submit all required documentation for GSAS certification
- Conduct sustainability assessments, audits, and compliance reviews during design and construction phases
- Advise project teams on energy efficiency, water conservation, waste management, indoor environmental quality, and sustainable material selection
- Monitor construction activities to ensure sustainability measures are properly implemented
- Identify sustainability risks and recommend mitigation strategies
- Prepare sustainability reports, progress updates, and compliance documentation for management and regulatory authorities
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
- Certified GSAS Specialist (CGSAS) or equivalent GSAS accreditation
- Minimum 10 years of knowledge and hands on experience in GSAS implementation and management
- Minimum 5 years of management experience on large international airport projects
- Proven experience managing sustainability certification for complex infrastructure or aviation projects
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Job Summary
- We are seeking an experienced GSAS Specialist to lead sustainability and environmental compliance initiatives for large scale international airport projects.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) certification process, ensuring all project phases comply with GSAS requirements and sustainability objectives.
- The role involves close coordination with multidisciplinary teams, clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities to achieve targeted sustainability ratings while promoting energy efficiency, environmental stewardship, and resource conservation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the GSAS certification process from project planning through final certification.
- Ensure compliance with all GSAS criteria, sustainability standards, and environmental regulations throughout the project lifecycle.
- Review architectural, civil, structural, MEP, and infrastructure designs to ensure alignment with GSAS requirements.
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders to achieve targeted GSAS certification levels.
- Prepare, review, and submit all required documentation for GSAS certification.
- Conduct sustainability assessments, audits, and compliance reviews during design and construction phases.
- Advise project teams on energy efficiency, water conservation, waste management, indoor environmental quality, and sustainable material selection.
- Monitor construction activities to ensure sustainability measures are properly implemented.
- Identify sustainability risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Prepare sustainability reports, progress updates, and compliance documentation for management and regulatory authorities.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring on GSAS requirements to project teams.
- Liaise with relevant certification bodies and authorities to facilitate successful project certification.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Certified GSAS Specialist (CGSAS) or equivalent GSAS accreditation is mandatory.
- Minimum 10 years of knowledge and hands on experience in the implementation and management of GSAS requirements and certification.
- Minimum 5 years of management experience on large international airport projects.
- Proven experience managing sustainability certification for complex infrastructure or aviation projects.
About AECOM
- AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world.
- As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings.
- AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.
Benefits
- AECOM offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retir
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