Associate, Sustainable Construction

HITT Contracting Inc.•Washington, DC

21h

About The Position

HITT is seeking an Associate, Sustainable Construction to strengthen our ability to deliver high-quality green building certifications and advance our corporate sustainability strategy. This role is designed for a motivated professional with 1–3 years of experience who is eager to grow their career in sustainable construction. The Associate will support project teams in executing LEED and other green building certifications, contribute to corporate sustainability initiatives, and prepare for the evolving requirements of LEED v5. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, a proactive growth mindset, and the ability to collaborate across diverse teams. They demonstrate ownership, communicate early when questions or risks arise, and follow through reliably. They are detail-oriented, organized, coachable, and committed to delivering practical, measurable outcomes that expand HITT’s capacity in sustainable construction.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Sustainability, Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
LEED Green Associate credential required; LEED AP BD+C credential strongly preferred.
1–3 years of experience in sustainable construction, green building certification management, or a related field in the AEC industry.
Familiarity with LEED v4 and v5 requirements; experience with WELL, LBC, NZE, NZC, Green Globes, or other rating systems is a plus.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks across projects.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with proven ability to collaborate across diverse teams.
Demonstrated initiative, ownership, problem-solving ability, and willingness to ask questions early when clarification is needed.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required; familiarity with LEED Online or sustainability reporting platforms is preferred.
Ability to receive feedback and translate coaching into improved performance is strongly valued.

Nice To Haves

LEED AP BD+C credential
Experience with WELL, LBC, NZE, NZC, Green Globes, or other rating systems
Familiarity with LEED Online or sustainability reporting platforms

Responsibilities

Support certification management for LEED and other third-party sustainability rating systems, with a focus on documentation review, submittal preparation, and compliance tracking.
Assist project teams in preparing for new LEED v5 requirements, including early integration of data, documentation, and submittal workflows.
Review, approve, and track all green product submittals, including all BPDO credits, Low-Emitting Materials categories, and their accompanying certificates, ensuring compliance with project-specific sustainability goals.
Collaborate with internal project managers, external consultants, and subcontractors to ensure timely execution of certification requirements; communicate questions, missing information, and risks early so issues can be resolved proactively.
Participate in and facilitate construction progress meetings with internal and external project stakeholders to provide updates on sustainability tasks and support proactive resolution of issues.
Actively build technical knowledge of green building systems, sustainable construction methods, and environmental management.
Support internal development of tools, resources, and reporting systems that strengthen sustainability workflows; document lessons learned and help improve repeatable processes.
Educate and engage project teams and subcontractors on green building practices and certification requirements.
Contribute to corporate sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement efforts across the department.