Sustainability Specialist

Company: 

HGA

Location: 

Boston (Hybrid) or WDC (Hybrid)

In this role you will:

  1. conduct project goal setting and coordination meetings;
  2. serve as manager for the full certification process;
  3. provide comments and technical guidance to the larger team on how to best incorporate certification requirements within the larger framework/goals of the project;
  4. interface with all disciplines involved in the design and construction process (including both within and outside of HGA);
  5. complete certification Credit Forms and supporting documentation as applicable;
  6. work with other members of the project team to teach certification compliance processes;
  7. work collaboratively with other members of the project team;
  8. perform quality control (QC) review of design documents for compliance with certification requirements;
  9. work on projects touching many aspects of sustainability in addition to working in their primary areas of responsibility; and
  10. other duties or responsibilities as assigned.

You will need to have:

  • Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in one of the following areas: Architecture, (architecture landscape, interior design), Engineering (mechanical, civil, structural), Planning (urban/transportation/environmental planning, urban design), Building Operations (facility management, property management), Environmental Science (ecology, biology, environmental management), or demonstrated competency through a combination of another degree not listed and years of experience with sustainability certifications.
  • Minimum years of experience 5 years. 
  • LEED AP credentialing required, with specialty expertise BD+C, ID+C preferred.
  • Experience with WELL and LEED v4 required.
  • Other credentials such as WELL AP and Fitwel (a plus).
  • Knowledge and interest in building science principles.
  • Demonstrated understanding and experience with reading and reviewing construction drawings, specifications, and construction submittals.
  • Past experience managing WELL, LEED, Living Building and/or other sustainable systems certification process(es) on commercial projects.
  • Bluebeam knowledge to create and mark-up drawings efficiently and effectively.
  • Proficiency with Excel spreadsheets.
  • Attention to detail with excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to multitask and manage time efficiently across multiple projects.
  • Meet deadlines and be flexible to changing deadlines.
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills, maturity, credibility, confidence and integrity.
  • Focus and high level of self motivation.
  • Ability to work independently as well as in close collaboration with other staff members and multiple client project teams.
  • Ability to teach and mentor team members with different expertise to support knowledge-sharing and elevating the firm’s overall expertise in sustainable design.
  • Ability to travel to HGA office and/or for project meetings (min. once per month)

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