Salas O'Brien · 3 days ago
LEED Senior Specialist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $90K/yr
5+ years expSalas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for clients and the world. They are seeking a full-time LEED Senior Specialist to provide technical expertise and project management for projects pursuing LEED certification, while contributing to sustainability initiatives and guiding project teams through the certification process.
Industrial EngineeringMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Educate and directly engage the marketplace by effectively communicating through written, verbal, and in-person meetings with project teams and owners
Provide technical customer service support to project teams
Contribute to the continued development and increased technical knowledge of fellow Specialists through collaborative teamwork
Understanding of the building-related sustainability rating systems including forms, calculations, and documentation requirements for LEED
Opportunity to work with and learn more about the LEED, SITES, TRUE, GRESB, WELL, Fitwel, Parksmart, Living Building Challenge rating systems, including forms, calculations, documentation requirements, and how to apply the criteria to a project or the review of documentation for verification
Opportunity to work with ESG-related forms, calculations, and documentation necessary for any clients also seeking third-party verification
Work closely with our Decarbonization and Performance Testing teams involved with Life Cycle Assessments and IAQ testing
Contribute to a project’s pursuit of LEED-related certification by working as the Project Manager, guiding the project team through the entire certification process, from Strategic Development through Certification Award, possibly beyond Award for Recertification
Complete all necessary forms, annotations, and documentation required to document fulfilment of the rating system requirements
Wherever necessary, EGI Project Managers may rely on the documentation to be completed by other project team members, with obvious exceptions in the form of project drawings or engineering calculations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in a field of study related to one or more of the following specialties: Architecture (architecture, construction, landscape architecture, interior design) Engineering (mechanical, civil, structural), Policy, or Environmental Studies
LEED AP with specialty required
Ability to read, understand and interpret building floor plans, sections, site plans, construction specifications, mechanical schedules, commissioning reports and operational policies required
Professional experience in reviewing, consulting, and/or conducting performance verification for projects pursuing LEED certification required
Project Management experience for 5 or more projects required
Passion and commitment to the EGI mission and culture
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, including technical writing
Ability to clearly explain advanced technical issues in manner that is easily understood
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Strong sense of personal responsibility and accountability for delivering high quality work
Ability to work well both independently and in groups
Desire to be an integral part of a team effort
Excellent judgment, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Detail-oriented and able to prioritize
Willingness to self-initiate
Strong computer skills, with high proficiency in MS Office suite, including Excel
Encourage and accelerate global adoption of green business practices through various sustainability standards, tools and performance criteria
Preferred
Detailed technical understanding of and experience with one or more of the following building operations topics: common construction methods, materials specification, fenestration, HVAC systems, plumbing systems, electrical systems, landscape design, master planning, land use, zoning, urban development
Professional accreditation in additional rating systems a plus: LEED AP with Specialty, SITES AP, TRUE Advisor, Parksmart Advisor, LFA, or Fitwel Ambassador
Bi-lingual fluency in Portuguese, Spanish, French or German a plus
Background with people-management a plus
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and company holidays
Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
Professional development support
Company
Salas O'Brien
Salas O'Brien is a national leading Facilities Planning, Commissioning, Construction Management and Mechanical, Electrical.
1001-5000 employees
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