Sustainability Manager

J.E. Dunn Construction Group Inc P•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success. By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years. Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.Role SummaryThe Sustainability Manager will manage sustainability practices and programs in the region and serve as team leader. This position will be responsible for training internal and external team members on best practices and processes, supervising the shop drawings review process, and providing assistance to Project Managers and Superintendents. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn. Autonomy & Decision-Making: Makes most decisions and consults with supervisor as needed. Career Path: Various

Requirements

Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
Communication skills, verbal and written – Intermediate
Ability to conduct effective presentations both internally and externally
Proficiency in MS Office – Intermediate
Knowledge of the USGBC (US Green Building Council) both nationally and locally
Proficiency in USGBC LEED Online – Advanced
Proficiency in USGBC’s LEED for New Construction, LEED for Commercial Interiors, and LEED for Core and Shell V3 and V4 – Advanced
Ability to help guide JE Dunn team members through a LEED project – Advanced
Demonstrated knowledge of LEAN construction principals
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Thorough knowledge of project processes and how each supports the successful completion of a project
Ability to build relationships with team members that transcend a project
Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally
Bachelors’ degree in architecture, architecture engineering, construction engineering or related field (Required)
In lieu of the above requirements, relevant experience will be considered
8+ years sustainability experience (Required)
2+ years team leadership experience (Required)

Responsibilities

Leads research and analysis used to develop sustainability strategies to ensure that business practices, products, and services are environmentally friendly and compliant with government rules and regulations.
Collaborates with other leaders to implement processes and technologies that reduce the organization's carbon footprint.
Promotes and explains the organization's sustainability philosophy to internal and external audiences. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets.
Coordinates the project sustainability process through an integrative approach, beginning with establishing mandatory and voluntary goals for the project, conducting an interdisciplinary green charrette, developing a green plan with strategies and responsibility assignments, ensuring that the plan is implemented, and certification is achieved.
Provides onsite management and expertise to assigned project and or program.
Manages onsite LEED processes on assigned project and or program.
Stays up to date on current best practices and clearly articulates changes to approaches or strategies to internal and external team members from design, construction, and management.
Promotes green workplace practices and maintains the visible presence of JE Dunn within the local and national green building community, including developing relationships with USGBC (locally and nationally), Enterprise Community Partners, and the Center for Active Design, ASHRAE and others.
Maintains fiscal records and follows procedures to ensure effective and efficient operations.
Understands business plan and manages financial goals.
Creates and communicates financial targets and goals in order to accomplish broader financial objectives.
Proactively monitors and interprets ongoing financial performance and responds appropriately. Assesses and mitigates financial risks.
Develops business plans and makes operational decisions in light of broader financial goals and constraints.
Acts as a day to day contact for any miscellaneous ‘green building’ related items.