Building Performance Analyst

Smarter Dharma is seeking a Building Performance Analyst to enhance their resource planning platform for the real estate industry in India. The role involves researching and developing analytical frameworks, algorithms, and intervention strategies focused on sustainability. Key responsibilities include algorithm development, collaboration with product teams, and data analysis. Candidates should have a background in architecture, engineering, or related fields, with skills in algorithm development and sustainability analytics.
About Smarter Dharma

Smarter Dharma is a Bengaluru based startup decarbonising the Indian real estate industry. SD+ (sdplus.io) is a resource planning platform, built to empower project teams - developers, architects, engineers, and consultants to deliver high performance buildings. We enable decision-makers with data-driven insights to achieve their sustainability goals, enhance resource efficiency, and streamline the planning process. As we expand our product capabilities, we are seeking a Research Analyst to drive algorithm development and intervention strategies, contributing as a Subject Matter Expert (SME).

Role Overview

As a Building Performance Analyst, you will be responsible for researching, designing, and developing analytical frameworks, algorithms, and intervention strategies that enhance sdplus.io's product offerings for real estate.

Key Responsibilities
• Built Environment Expertise: Serve as the go-to expert for sustainability and resource planning methodologies within the built environment sector, ensuring that models align with industry standards and best practices.
• Algorithm Development: Design, test, and validate algorithms for performance-driven interventions in energy modeling, material optimization, water balance assessment, and cost estimation, among others.
• Intervention Strategies Derivation: Develop and refine strategic interventions based on simulations, real-world case studies, and industry best practices to enhance decision-making within sdplus.io.
• Collaboration: Work closely with software developers and product teams to translate algorithms into scalable and efficient code for integration into the platform.
• Performance Validation: Conduct rigorous testing and sensitivity analysis to validate the effectiveness and accuracy of developed interventions.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with emerging trends in sustainable design, AI-driven modeling, and decision science to enhance the platform’s capabilities.
• Data Analysis & Modeling: Utilize optimization techniques to analyze large datasets and extract meaningful insights.

Qualification & Skills
• A Bachelor's or Master’s in any AEC field - Architects, Civil Engineers and other built environment professionals, with a strong interest in Sustainability.
• Experience in algorithm development, data modeling, and optimization techniques.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills to translate research into product requirements.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to navigate complex sustainability challenges.
• Expertise in sustainability analytics, energy efficiency, and decarbonization strategies. Experience with climate modeling, built-environment analysis, or regulatory frameworks (Preferred).
• Experience in product development or research within technology-driven environments (Preferred).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects effectively (Preferred).
• A proactive approach to learning new technologies and methodologies relevant to algorithm development (Preferred).

Why Join Us?
• Be at the forefront of sustainability-driven software innovation.
• Work with a dynamic, interdisciplinary team tackling real-world environmental challenges.
• Opportunity to translate cutting-edge research into impactful product solutions.
• We are a flat hierarchy with a vibrant work culture!

How to Apply?

If you're interested in this role, just send over your CV and sample work to ranjitha@smarterdharma.com. Use the subject line 'Building Performance Analyst: [Your Name]’ when you apply!

NOTE: This job description conveys information essential to understanding the scope of the position, it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, or responsibilities associated with the role.