xPL OSM Designer

Turner Construction•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

Conduct OSM analysis and provide input to perform technical reviews, mitigate potential design risk, identify and solve construction challenges. Generate optimization opportunities for pursuit and execution of design-build and design-bid-build systems projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Sustainable Design, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field of study with minimum of 4 years of related industry experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Knowledge of building environments and awareness of sustainable building practices
One or more of the following: Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), Building Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP), The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), or Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional (AP)
Previous experience applying LEED rating systems with ability to conduct highly detailed analysis
Design experience in diverse array of projects through all phases of design and construction, with a focus across Architectural & Engineering elements and sustainability and resiliency
Experience with peer reviews and/or due diligence studies
General knowledge of building energy systems and ability to conduct iterative energy analysis for large scale buildings, daylight analysis, computational fluid dynamics (CFDs) and solar Photovoltaic models
Advanced understanding of HVAC systems with interest in energy efficiency
Critical analysis skills with ability write in highly structured manner
Ability to develop specialized solutions and anticipate potential challenges and opportunities
Experience with U.S. building design codes, LEED, and other sustainable building certifications and material specific standards
Knowledgeable of Architectural products and costs
Travel required

Responsibilities

Perform technical reviews of projects to assess OSM, examine design details, and recommend energy reduction, constructability, and costs savings options.
Conduct OSM utilizing whole building energy analysis programs.
Review, assess, and provide recommendations for project specifications and design drawings.
Coordinate with various professional design team disciplines throughout design and construction phases to gather information and provide recommendations related to OSM.
Review and assess project documentation such as drawings, basis of design documents, specifications, reports, and shop drawings.
Examine documents for compliance with local/national code requirements.
Propose potential solutions to Design/Construction team for design optimization, challenges, and constructability improvements as related to OSM work.
Evaluate and provide guidance for project non-conformances and operations issues.
Establish constructive and effective relationships with internal/external project team members, subcontractors, and clients to facilitate understanding and influence design and project development.
Work in partnership with linked design disciplines to improve the coordination of design concepts (e.g. geotechnical, structural, code-compliance, architectural, MEFP, vertical transportation, acoustics, and fire).
Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.