Sustainability Specialist, Mission Critical
About The Position
The Sustainability Specialist will support the sustainability function, improving and communicating sustainability resources to project teams aligned with project and organizational strategy and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of client and program data. This role will also collaborate with sustainability leaders to review and align sustainability strategy with industry best practices. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn. Autonomy & Decision-Making: Makes decisions on assigned areas of responsibility, provides recommendations to supervisor and refers all exceptions to supervisor, as needed. Career Path: Sustainability Specialist 2
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
- Working knowledge of green building frameworks (LEED, Green Globes)
- Knowledge of LEAN construction principles
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- 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 Sustainability, architecture, construction engineering or related field (Required)
- In lieu of the above requirements, relevant experience will be considered
- 0-2 years sustainability or construction management experience (Required)
Nice To Haves
- familiarity with WELL/Fitwel preferred
Responsibilities
- Participates in the creation and implementation of sustainability plans and strategies across the assigned scope of work
- Ensures data is accurate, collaborates with project teams to investigate and validate various sustainability related data sources
- Assists in the development of resources covering sustainability best practices for project teams
- Leverages knowledge and experience with construction and sustainability practices to recommend improvements or identify emerging best practices for implementation
- Researches latest trends in sustainability within the construction industry
- Collaborates with project teams on smaller or less complex projects to introduce sustainability tools and methodology as needed
- Tracks deliverables, KPIs and other metrics related to sustainability across work program
- Prepares reports and presentations for sustainability leadership, project teams or clients
- Maintains and updates documentation for sustainability building certifications such as LEED
- Learns and understands business and project plans to effectively support integration of sustainability practices
- Acts as a day-to-day contact for any miscellaneous ‘green building’ related items
Benefits
- Professional Non-Union benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
